folks, I was considering expanding into the CDM co ordinators role as i keep getting asked to cover it for clients, also it would be good for my CPD. I have completed the IOSH CDM one day seminar but was just wondering if anyone new of some useful courses that would give me a more formal insight, I have a good back ground in this industry so not a novice, any advice would be useful and what have you guys currently completed?. ta

You need to look at the CDM Regs 2007, Competence 'Core Criteria', Appendix 4. This will inform you of the evidence you have to be able to produce to demostrate that you meet the required standard according to the regs. I am surprised that the IOSH course never directed to this, as it is a large part of the competency required for all those involved with CDM. Good Luck. Regards Peter

As the risks with undertaking the CDM-C role are high and the impact which you can have on a project are significant (even after the project is complete) and as a senior CDM-C practitioner I would not even consider undertaking this role alone. In twenty to thirty years time you or your organisation could still be accountable for information that you originally put in the H&S File! It is possible to undertake a three day course; however I believe that CDM-C training is best undertaken through a supervised learning process over two to three years. My own organisation does this however we generally only take on candidates who we know, already have a Chartered qualification (or close to acquiring it) and with construction and design experience. Have a look at the points system on the APS for acquiring registered membership of that organisation as this will give you a clearer picture of what is required. I suspect the reason that your clients are asking you to undertake this role, is that they are finding that the process in the open market is not cheap!