Course
CIOB Diploma in Building Safety Management
£2,205.00
Overview
In recent years, the building legislative ecosystem has changed to centre around the Building Safety Manager role, introduced as part of the Building Safety Act 2022.
This act, developed in response to the Grenfell Incident, built environment duty holders and what steps they need to take to ensure the safety of building occupiers.
The Diploma in Building Safety Management course contextualises necessary management skills within the scope of this important act, giving you the skills required to manage day-to-day fire risks, empower structural safety, establish rulesets for residents, and utilise legislation to keep building occupiers safe.
Members gain 10 CIOB CPD points when you reflect on the ethical aspects of your learning from this activity.
To enrol: Please Click Here to be eligible for the course. This form will be used to assess your suitability for registration in the Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety course. To be eligible for the course, you must achieve a score of 100% in all responses. If your score falls between 50% to 100%, we will review your eligibility and contact you to discuss your potential qualification for the course. Please ensure that you send a copy of your score to [email protected] as proof of completion.
For any enquiries, please reach out to our team at: [email protected]
Event Details
Next Available Dates
23rd February 2026
22nd June 2026
19th October 2026
Structure
Course content is delivered digitally, over 14-months. To look at these in-depth:
The Fire Safety Legislation for Construction unit helps you understand stakeholder responsibilities, apply safe design principles, and navigate relevant laws and regulations in construction.
In Fire Safety Management for Construction, you’ll apply fire behaviour principles to high-risk buildings, assess human factors in fire scenarios, understand fire risk assessment goals, and implement effective safety strategies.
Building Safety Management broadens your expertise beyond fire safety, offering a holistic view of building operations. You’ll learn to manage resources effectively, engage communities, and uphold professional standards.
Health & Safety Wellbeing for Building Safety explores building materials and uses case studies to help you identify hazards and implement measures to protect occupants.
Technology & Structures for Building Safety introduces substructure and superstructure systems, inclusive design, and digital tools to improve safety, quality, and efficiency across building projects.
Finally, learn to use regulations at later stages of the construction project timeline and assess your knowledge in Building Regulations for Construction.
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Objectives & Assessment
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Apply the principles of building design and construction for fire safety
- Apply the principles of fire behaviour to high risk buildings
- Manage resources in building safety management
- Engage residents, communities and users of buildings with professionalism
- Understand the legal framework for Building Safety
Suitability
This course is designed for construction professionals moving into roles dedicated to Building Safety. It is for leaders who require the knowledge and skills to manage the wider building obligations for occupiers’ safety and health, including fire and structural safety.
Specific entry requirements are as follows:
UCAS tariff Score 120 (current) / 32-48 (2017 onwards) and relevant experience
or
Level 4/6 S/NVQ, or equivalent, in a related subject
or
Five years of relevant construction experience