Start date: 25/11/2026 - 26/11/2026

Duration: 09.00 am - 5.00 pm

Location: Online

Certificate: City & Guilds Site Managers A Practical Approach to Building Regulations Certificate

Cost: Skillnet Members: €250 || Non Members: €500

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Programme overview

The City & Guilds Assured Site Managers a Practical Approach to Building Regulations Skillnet Programme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland, the European Union, and network companies.

The City & Guilds Assured Site Managers – A Practical Approach to Building Regulations programme is eligible for Construction Professional Skillnet funding, with 50% funding available to both CIF members and non‑members. To qualify for funding, participants must be employed by a private construction company in the Republic of Ireland.

This programme is an accessible and cost‑effective opportunity for construction professionals to strengthen their knowledge in:

Building regulations and compliance requirements
Certification and inspection processes
Site management responsibilities
Industry best practices for regulatory compliance

If you would like to attend, you can secure your place by completing the registration form below.

This is a 2 Day Programme delivered over consecutive days with an online assessment on the afternoon of the second day.

Outline of Course Content

Module 1: Codes, Standards, etc. to be aware of on site

Building Regulations and Technical Guidance Documents
Planning, Fire and DAC
Building Control (Amendment) Regulations
CE Marking / Agrément Certs
Other Standards
Health and Safety

Learning outcomes Module 1

After this module, participants would be expected to have a broad understanding of the various certification and approval regimes under which site works are constructed. Participants would be expected to be able to give a broad list of the various regulatory regimes that apply to a specific job on which they are engaged. This will allow them to seek information in the correct places when needed during construction.

Module 2: Management of Certification on Site

Products and materials
Persons arriving on site
Material and Product ordering processes
Elements that require design from Builder/Main Contractor/ Sub- Contractor
Ancillary Certificates to BCARs
Documentation

Learning outcomes Module 2

After this module, participants would be expected to be able to prepare a guideline plan to manage certification and documentation on-site during a construction project. Participants should also be aware of the range of different Ancillary Certificates published for BCAR’s compliance and where to find guidance on which ones to use/request in various circumstances.

Module 3: Products with Unusual Certification Requirements

Fill Material
Concrete
Masonry Units
Anchors
Reinforcing Steel
Structural Steel
Precast and Pre-Assembled Items
Windows and Doors
Mechanical items including commissioning
Electrical systems including fire safety systems
Pedestrian Restraint Systems and Fall Arrest Systems
Irish Water

Learning outcomes Module 3

After this module, participants should be familiar with some of the less straightforward certification items they might encounter on site. They should know where to look for guidance on these items when they encounter them.

Module 4: Sample Construction Project

Preliminary Items prior to commencement
Ground Works and Foundations
Structure
First Fix
Second Fix
External Works
Final certification and documentation handover

Learning Outcome Module 4

This module should tie together the elements already covered to date and encourage the participants to apply their learnings to “real-world” scenarios. (Hand-outs with project specifics and specific challenges – Engagement of participants.)

Module 5: Demonstration of Learning

Provide candidates with a handout detailing a range of orders, suppliers, and issues that could be encountered during a construction project. Participants are to analyse each issue and detail what type of documentation and certification they would expect to encounter, provide, or be provided with.

Certification and CPD

On successful completion, candidates will receive:

CIF City & Guilds Site Managers A Practical Approach to Building Regulations Certificate
14 CPD Points

For examination and certification purposes, you will be required to provide the following information:

Full Name
Company Name
Work Email Address
Date of Birth

This information will be used solely for exam registration and certification. All personal data is stored securely and processed in accordance with GDPR and our privacy policy.

Content Details:

For full details, contact Laura at 087 368 8491 or cpskillnet@cif.ie

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