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leegriff  
#1 Posted : 04 April 2017 08:11:04(UTC)
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leegriff

Hi all

I am looking into the role of a principal designer (CDM 2015). I have a couple of questions you guys may be able to answer.

1. What qualifications does a PD require?

2. Does anyone have any recommendations on PD courses and qualifications that a PD should have?

WatsonD  
#2 Posted : 04 April 2017 08:46:48(UTC)
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WatsonD

You could start by looking at APS (Association for Project Safety)

http://www.aps.org.uk/guidance/principal-designers-handbook

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leegriff on 04/04/2017(UTC)
peter gotch  
#3 Posted : 04 April 2017 11:57:11(UTC)
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peter gotch

The PD has to be a designer with control of the pre-construction phase. Gone are the days when clients could choose to appoint a CDM Co-ordinator to apply independent oversight of how designers comply with their duties.

So in our organisation we apply a corporate approach to delivery of the role of PD but with support from CDM Advisers, who come from either construction professional and/or health and safety disciplines. This enables internal independent oversight of how our designers behave.

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leegriff on 04/04/2017(UTC)
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