Hi all,  a very quick question.  Do you need to be CPD certified (such as approved by The CPD Certification Service) to be able to provide awareness training to a Client (such as CDM, Asbestos, Work at Height), or would the Education and Training and a relevant qualification/ experience in relation to said subject be acceptable?  Thanks all.

Hi dcpjon

"a very quick question" - so a very quick answer - NO

If you are wanting to deliver training that is specifically recognised sector, or nationally/internationally, or by some "body" there might be some rules as to proof of training and/or competence.

Otherwise, anyone competent to deliver can do so. Often the "H&S" part migth simply be integrated into overall training as to how to do a task.

So, as an example, there are broadly agreed standards as to what training a scaffolder needs which  vary according to the nature of the scaffold. So, those wanting a scaffold built will often specific that it is to be erected and dismantled by people with CISRS training, or if a modular aluminium/plastic scaffold PASMA.

In contrast, a reasonably confident construction site foreman should be able to give those using the scaffold basic guidance on the DOs and DON'Ts of how to work safely so as to not fall from height.

Of course, there are lots of organisations who benefit commercially from trying to convince you that such and such training and/or qualification is needed to do ANY training. 

PLUS if you want to deliver some off the shelf product, the primary supplier might make it a condition that the trainer has some specific bits of paper which might even swell their coffers a bit more. "You must do OUR course if you want to deliver OUR product". 

In such circumstances you either jump through THEIR hoops or find a different solution.

Brill, thank you guys for taking the time to respond on this, very much appreciated. 

Have a good weekend.