{"product_id":"introduction-to-the-building-safety-act-course-online","title":"Introduction to the Building Safety Act for Accountable Persons (E-learning)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn Online Introduction to the Building Safety Act 2022\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Building Safety Act 2022 changed how higher-risk residential buildings in England are designed, built and managed, and it put named people in charge of keeping them safe. This short online course gives everyone involved in running these buildings a clear grounding in what the Act requires and why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt explains which buildings fall within the regime, who holds Accountable Person (AP) and Principal Accountable Person (PAP) duties, how the gateways and the golden thread work, and what happens when the duties are not met. It is the starting point for anyone new to the Act, ahead of the more detailed AP and PAP courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the Building Safety Act Course For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course is for anyone involved in managing higher-risk residential buildings in England, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccountable Persons and Principal Accountable Persons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectors and board members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding and fire safety managers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing and resident liaison staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsset and facilities managers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging agents and freeholders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Is Building Safety Act Training Important?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Act followed the Grenfell Tower fire, in which 72 people died, and Dame Judith Hackitt's independent review of building regulation published in 2018. The government accepted all of the review's recommendations, and the Building Safety Act 2022 was the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn England, a higher-risk building is one that is at least 18 metres or seven storeys tall and has at least two residential units. For these buildings, the Act introduces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuties on Accountable Persons to assess fire spread and structural failure risks and take all reasonable steps to control them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Principal Accountable Person who must register the building and apply for a Building Assessment Certificate when directed by the Building Safety Regulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA safety case report showing how risks are identified and managed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA golden thread of digital safety information that must be kept accurate and up to date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree gateways for new higher-risk buildings: at planning, before building work starts and before occupation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Building Safety Regulator can inspect buildings, issue notices requiring corrective action and stop work until it complies. Failing to meet the duties can lead to fines and, in serious cases, imprisonment. The Act also extends the time limit for claims under the Defective Premises Act 1972 on work completed before 28 June 2022 from 6 years to 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included in the Building Safety Act Course?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcise, focused e-learning with full audio voiceover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate on completion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple login and access on any device, including the iOS and Android app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp-to-date content on the Building Safety Act 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnline \/ E-learning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Duration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25+ minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the course, learners will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain why the Act followed the Grenfell Tower fire and how it strengthens accountability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise which buildings are higher-risk, including the exclusions under Regulation 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise who holds Accountable Person and Principal Accountable Person duties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand why principal designer and principal contractor duties differ under the Building Safety Act and CDM 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow why changes must be recorded in the golden thread and assessed for their effect on safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand what each of the three gateways checks, from planning to occupation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise how safety cases, inspections and resident engagement keep risks under control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow why safety issues must be reported and the consequences of non-compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis online Building Safety Act course is made up of the following modules:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding the Building Safety Act\u003c\/strong\u003e – why the Act was introduced, the buildings and people it covers, enforcement, penalties and extended liability for defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Roles and Responsibilities\u003c\/strong\u003e – who counts as an AP or PAP, what their duties involve, and how roles that share CDM 2015 titles carry different duties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFramework, Reporting and Gateways\u003c\/strong\u003e – the Building Safety Regulator, changes to the Architects Act, the construction products regulator, reporting, the golden thread, change control and the gateways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Management and Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e – the safety case, maintenance schedules, regular inspections and reviewing risk assessments after changes to use or structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearners complete a final assessment before their certificate is issued. The end of course test is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% online\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassed with a score of 80% or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn IIRSM-approved digital certificate is available to download and print as soon as the course is completed, and is valid for three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe certificate shows the learner's name, company name, course name, date of completion, expiry date and the name of the approval body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Building Safety Act Training with Human Focus?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy any time, in short sessions that fit around work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess costly and disruptive than classroom training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscounts on volume purchases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent trainee support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives the whole team, from the board to resident liaison staff, a shared understanding of the Act\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA low-cost starting point before the more detailed Accountable Person courses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCourse subtitles are available in over 20 languages, including French, Dutch, German, Italian, Spanish and Polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis course provides awareness of specific duties under the Building Safety Act 2022. 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