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Course Information

The Understanding the Building Safety Act 2025 course is perfect for those in supervision, management, compliance and leadership roles who work on construction and civil engineering projects.

Objective of the Standard:
The purpose of this standard is to provide the knowledge and/or skills to understand the Building Safety Act (BSA), and support the following:

  • background –understanding the context that led to the creation of the BSA
  • the consequences of non-compliance
  • understanding the law and the regulators (oversight bodies)
  • roles, responsibilities and industry competencies (principal contractor, principal designer and all others involved)
  • new roles
  • gateways (gateway system)
  • golden thread
  • information that will be required and how it will be stored and made available

The Understanding The Building Safety Act 2025 course is a classroom or remote course with group participation.

Key Course Details

Course Logistics

Duration: 1 day

Location: Delivered on-site nationwide

Dates: Call 01623 287830

Minimum numbers:  1+ (charged at a day rate)

Maximum numbers: 12 classroom / 12 remote

Course Details & Recognition

Cost: Day rate - £945 + VAT

Price subject to confirmation*
*Final price may vary depending on location.

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Accreditation: CITB ATO Workforce Skills Support Certification

Certificate Validity: 5 years

Funding & Grants

CITB Short Course Grant Code: GET 3390 - Grant Tier 1: £60 per person

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Net Cost to You

£0

Who It's For
CITB Levy Registered Companies

Funding Route
Skills and Training Fund

Option 2
70% Funded

Net Cost to You

£283.50 + VAT

Who It's For
CITB Levy Registered Companies

Funding Route
Employer Networks (70% funded)

Option 3
Pay-then-claim: Reduced via Grant

Net Cost to You

Medium Group
(12 people)

£225 + VAT

Small Group
(5 people)

£645 + VAT

Who It's For
CITB Levy Registered Companies

Funding Route
Short Qualification Grant (£60 per person)

Option 4
Standard Payment

Net Cost to You

£945 + VAT

Who It's For
Not CITB Levy Registered Companies

Funding Route
No CITB Grant Available

Please note:

  • Funding is subject to CITB eligibility checks.
  • Final price may vary based on your location and will be confirmed at the time of booking.

How is this course Delivered?

This course is available exclusively for groups and can be delivered in two formats:

Remote closed session – Live tutor-led via Microsoft Teams or Zoom
In-house classroom delivery – We come to your site

Choose your preferred format using the toggles below.

Whichever option you choose, this is a private, closed session for your team only. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance on completion.

Maximum numbers: 12 classroom

We come to you
This course is delivered in person at your chosen location, exclusively for your team.

What to expect:

  • Expert trainer on-site
  • Hands-on interaction with your group
  • No travel needed for your staff
  • Certificate of attendance for each participant
  • Each course combines thorough theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on exercises. Participants benefit from real-time feedback and guidance from experienced trainers, ensuring they gain valuable skills ready for practical application.
  • We can arrange a local venue close to your site if preferred
    • Please note: using an external venue may affect the day rate.

Maximum numbers: 12 remote

Live tutor-led session

Delivered remotely for your team only, at a time that suits you.

What to expect:

  • Private online session for your staff
  • Interactive format with breakout discussion
  • each course combines thorough theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on elements. Participants benefit from real-time feedback and guidance from experienced trainers, ensuring they gain valuable skills ready for practical application — even in a virtual environment.

What are the requirements?

To take part in a remote tutor-led course, you’ll need:

  • Laptop or computer with a working camera – you must remain visible to the tutor throughout the session
  • Microphone and speakers – to interact with the tutor and other delegates
  • Reliable internet connection – essential for participating in the full course
  • Email address – to receive course materials and exam instructions
  • Photographic ID – such as a driving licence or passport
  • Access to Zoom or Microsoft Teams – a meeting link will be sent prior to the course

Understanding The Building Safety Act 2025Learning Outcomes

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge and/or skills to understand the Building Safety Act 2025. Here is a brief overview of the content of training. 

  • accurately identifies and describes the major issues contributing to systems failures in construction, such as design flaws, poor workmanship, or inadequate quality control
  • demonstrates an understanding of the root causes behind the identified issues and their impact on building safety
  • applies their knowledge to specific examples, illustrating how these issues have manifested in real-world construction scenarios

  • accurately identifies and describes the major issues contributing to systems failures in construction, such as design flaws, poor workmanship, or inadequate quality control
  • demonstrates an understanding of the root causes behind the identified issues and their impact on building safety
  • can apply their knowledge to specific examples, illustrating how these issues have manifested in real-world construction scenarios

  • displays a clear understanding of the consequences outlined in the Building Safety Act for non-compliance.
  • effectively outlines the potential legal, financial, and reputational consequences for individuals or organizations failing to comply with the Building Safety Act.
  • demonstrates an awareness of how non-compliance can impact the construction industry as a whole and end-users

  • accurately identifies and classifies buildings to which the Building Safety Act applies, based on the criteria outlined in the legislation.
  • demonstrates the ability to apply the criteria to different scenarios, correctly determining whether the Act is applicable or not.

  • exhibits a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory bodies responsible for overseeing and enforcing the Building Safety Act.
  • can articulate the roles and responsibilities of the oversight bodies, including their powers to regulate, inspect, and enforce compliance.
  • apply their understanding to scenarios, demonstrating how oversight bodies would handle specific situations or cases.

  • demonstrates a clear understanding of the functions performed by oversight bodies in relation to the Building Safety Act.
  • can apply their knowledge to specific scenarios, explaining how oversight bodies would carry out their functions in different situations.
  • shows an understanding of how oversight bodies interact with other stakeholders, such as duty holders, in ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act.

  • accurately describes the attributes and qualifications that define a worker as competent in the context of the construction industry.
  • can apply the competency criteria to assess whether a worker is deemed competent in a given scenario.
  • shows an awareness of why having competent workers is crucial for ensuring building safety and compliance with the Building Safety Act.

  • accurately identifies the different duty holders outlined in the Building Safety Act
  • provides a detailed description of the roles and responsibilities assigned to each duty holder
  • demonstrates an understanding of how duty holders interact with each other and with oversight bodies to fulfil their responsibilities.

  • correctly identifies and describes each gateway stage outlined in the Building Safety Act.
  • outlines the specific functions and purposes of each gateway stage in the construction process
  • can apply their knowledge to scenarios, explaining how a project would progress through the gateway stages and the associated functions at each stage

  • provides a comprehensive description of the purpose and significance of the Golden Thread in ensuring building safety.
  • demonstrates how the Golden Thread integrates with the requirements of the Building Safety Act.
  • applies their understanding to practical examples, showing how the Golden Thread is established and maintained in different construction projects

  • accurately identifies the key information required for the Golden Thread and building safety.
  • outlines different methods of storing information and explains their suitability for maintaining the Golden Thread
  • describes how key information is made available and accessible to relevant parties throughout the lifecycle of a building, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about this course? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

The Understanding the Building Safety Act course can be delivered either remotely via Microsoft Teams or zoom or in-house at your premises, exclusively for group bookings. Use the toggle above to choose your preferred format.

Absolutely. We offer nationwide in-house delivery for group bookings and can even help arrange a local venue if needed. Travel costs may apply depending on location.

This is a short, tutor-led session typically lasting one full working day (approx. 6 hours including breaks).

The maximum number of delegates for the Getting Started With Digital Construction course is 12 face-to-face or 12 remote.

A refresher can be applied for on request or 5 years after certification.

The course covers key elements of the Building Safety Act: 

  • background –understanding the context that led to the creation of the BSA
  • the consequences of non-compliance
  • understanding the law and the regulators (oversight bodies)
  • roles, responsibilities and industry competencies (principal contractor, principal designer and all others involved)
  • new roles
  • gateways (gateway system)
  • golden thread
  • information that will be required and how it will be stored and made available

The Understanding the Building Safety Act 2025 course is perfect for those in supervision, management, compliance and leadership roles who work on construction and civil engineering projects.

Yes – it’s eligible for CITB grant support, and we can help you access either the Skills and Training Fund or Employer Networks funding

We’ll guide you through the whole process — from funding application (if required) to submitting the achievement grant claim after course completion.

Yes – if your company is CITB registered and eligible for grant support, the course could be fully reimbursed, meaning no net cost to your business.

For larger groups 16 +, the total CITB grant often exceeds the course cost, allowing your business to retain the surplus after reimbursement. We also manage the entire CITB claim process on your behalf.

Yes – all attendees will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the course. This course is delivered to the CITB ATO Assured Course Standard, providing recognised evidence of training aligned with industry best practice.

While it is not a regulated qualification, it is a CITB-assured course, designed to meet industry needs and support workforce development. You will receive a CITB ATO Workforce Skills Support Certification upon completion.

The certificate is valid for 5 years.

💥Understanding The Building Safety Act 2025💥From £283.50+VAT per group

(Includes up to 12 delegates – enquire for details)

✅ Delivered at your premises
Can be delivered remotely
✅ 70% funded via CITB Employer Network

Medium Groups of 10+ – Using CITB Short Course Grant

  • Net cost is typically lower than the 70% EN funded cost per group
  • Full upfront payment is required, but you can claim up to £720 back through your CITB grant claim
  • Fully managed CITB claim process included

Limited availability – book now to secure your training date!

*Price based on CITB Employer Network funding. T&Cs apply.

Check availability & pricing. Call us on 01623 287830.