Rank: Guest 
|
Posted By Crim
I have been offered a role as CDM Co-ordinator and feel I have the necessary knowledge and experience without having any specific CDM Co-ordinator qualifications.
The projects are not of the "more complex or with high or unusual risks" (appendix 5 of the COP). They are basically shop strip out and re-fits.
The question is would I be able to take up the position as a self employed individual, or would I be better linking in to an existing firm of recognised and fully competent designers and use their company as an umbrella?
I have looked at the list of "What CDM co-ordinators should do" also "what they don't have to do" and feel it is well within my area of competence.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By Ron Hunter
Crim,
Asbestos Containing Materials is most likely the highest risk area in the type of Project you describe. A good grounding in that, with knowledge and understanding of ACoP, survey types,works sequencing to accommodate removal.remediation, etc. would be useful?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By Crim
Thanks Ron,
I would shy away from Asbestos as my PI insurance does not cover me. I would, however have an "expert" contractor deal with any of that stuff. The role of CDM Co-ordinator is mainly a "Management" role and I would just ensure any Asbestos contractor is competent and follows recognised routes and provides the necessary certificates.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By Ian G Hutchings
Hi Crim
I'd suggest making a one page competency document which outlines you skills, qualification and experience against what it says in the CDM ACoP.
I would also recommend checking your PI insurance. There are networks of CDM co-ordinators out there which may help.
All the best
Ian
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By Jeff Manion
We have to assume that you have a working knowledge of the process works to be completed.
It appears on face value that it is not a high risk, no structural alterations.
I would stronlgy recommend that you have appropriate PI in place to back up what you are to do.
JM
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By stephen smith
HI Crim,
Why not conduct a gap analysis on what you will be doing against your present competences. If you are really harsh in the gap it will throw up areas where you need either more training or experience and other areas where you need to bring in other advice. You can then put together a programme for yourself.
I would also suggest that you do put yourself on one of the acrredited courses which helps with this position, eg nebosh construction cert or a CITB equivalent, this training can be done later on.
regards
Stephen
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By Ron Hunter
Crim,
My point was more about having the comptency to advise the client and designers regarding ACM issues. These issues can't be 'left for a contractor to deal with' - that's contrary to the whole CDM ethos.
Appropriate survey, sampling and analysis has to be carried out at the correct time and to the correct level, and the presence (or otherwise) of ACMs may well have an influence on design decisions (remediate, work around or remove etc.).
Maybe you could think about a 'partnership' with a suitable consultant?
|
|
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.