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Managing Contractors IIRSM Approved

Managing Contractors teaches learners the techniques and methods of assessing, selecting, planning, monitoring and reviewing competent contractors.

The IIRSM Approved course meets the requirements for managing contractors in accordance with HSG 159 and INDG 368. 

This course is suitable for those with the responsibility of procuring, appointing or managing contractors.

Assured by RoSPA Qualifications, guarantees you will receive industry-recognised training at the highest standard.

Now available as an online course. Discounts are available for bulk purchases. 

Duration

1 day/ 4-hours Online

Entry Requirements

We believe in making learning accessible to everyone. With no entry requirements, this course is designed for individuals at any level.

Learning options:

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    On-Site Learning

    Train together in a collaborative, face-to-face or virtual classroom setting with off-the-shelf or customised courses


    • Perfect balance of flexibility and cost effectiveness
    • Choose from Classroom or Virtual learning
    • Designated Account Manager
    • Exclusive corporate rates
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    Corporate Online

    Online training courses available exclusively to businesses purchasing multiple licenses. 


    • Learner self-study flexibility
    • Track learner progress
    • Easily scalable across the globe
    • Exclusive corporate rates

What are the company benefits?

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  • Accidents to contractors can result in substantial costs for a company in terms of property damage and lost time. Making sure staff have the ability to correctly manage contractors can reduce the risk of accidents and avoid the potential for these losses.

  • Contractors are often employed to manage potentially unsafe work. By following the procedures in the course you can be confident that the right contractor will be selected for the job and managed correctly.

Astutis Online Academy. Take a look at our latest inside the online course video to discover how we deliver our modern interactive online experience.

Units

  • Unit 1

    Moral, financial and legal drivers

  • Unit 2

    Improving health and safety performance

  • Unit 3

    Clients and contractors

  • Unit 4

    Common contractor hazards

  • Unit 5

    Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM)

Assessments

  • Multiple choice test at the end of the session.

Course Length

  • Online 4-hours (6 months course access)

    In-Company Virtual or Classroom 1 day
No formal entry requirements.
Unit 1
Moral, financial and legal drivers The legal obligations in managing contractors. How to be clear about the work you expect the contractor to do and think about the standards of competence that will be required.
Unit 2
Improving health and safety performance The use of a model to support strategic planning and performance measurement.
Unit 3
Clients and contractors Be able to assess and select competent contractors.
Unit 4
Common contractor hazards Exploring the health and safety risks and hazards faced when managing contractors. 
Unit 5
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) Understand the main requirements of the Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM) 2015.

IIRSM Approved Managing Contractors Fact Sheet

Managing Contractors IIRSM Approved - Classroom/Virtual Classroom Fact Sheet

Learning Methods Explained

Online Learning Factsheet

Virtual Classroom or Classroom Delivery:
Once you complete the course, or complete a module, your tutor will issue you with the assessment. If you are sitting the course virtually, you will be emailed a copy of the multiple-choice assessment to complete and we ask that you email the assessment back to Astutis once complete.

Online Delivery: 
You will be presented with a multiple-choice assessment once you have completed all the modules on the course. The assessment is automatically marked and when a passed a certificate is available for download.

Marking of the assessment and posting of the certificate can take between 2-4 weeks. A digital copy of the certificate is also available if required.
The RoSPA Course Assurance Certificate is a mark of assurance from RoSPA. It provides reassurance to Astutis learners, customers, and partners that our training programs are of an exceptional standard. The course assurance certificate gives confidence that:
  • The course content contains relevant information.
  • The course is pitched at the appropriate level.
  • The course meets the high standards for trainer competence and course quality.
Workplace Training

Workplace Training

Develop your people for a better organisation.

By applying the knowledge and skills gained from the IIRSM Approved Managing Contractors course , you will be able to contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Our training has been tried and tested by 100,000 health and safety professionals. We offer a range of learning options, including virtual classroom, online and on-site classroom courses delivered at premises of your choice on a day of your choice.

Benefits Of Staff Training At Your Organisation

Cost and time saving benefits for larger number of staff.
Your own dedicated account manager to organise all aspects of your training.
Relevant training for your staff can be tailored to company requests.
Choice and convenience of training delivery options to suit your staff.

Whats The Best Way For My Staff To Learn?

Dependent on staff availability, location, budget and your company needs, choose from the options:

Online - Our interactive and multimedia rich courses for staff to fit in around their commitments

Classroom - Expert tutor-led delivery, hosted in a professional training environment across 6-sites within the UK. Alternatively Classroom training can be delivered On-Site at your premises for multiple learners.

Virtual - The Virtual Learning Academy is the most modern approach to delivering live-online training without the need to travel

Workplace Training
CONSULTATION SERVICE

Helping You To Train Your Staff

Independent and practical consultancy support provided by our Chartered Health and Safety, and Environmental practitioners.

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