Free online building safety training programme launched

A free building safety eLearning programme has been launched by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and the Leasehold Advisory Service, aimed at supporting Resident Management Companies (RMCs) and their volunteer directors with building safety guidance.

Consisting of a total of four 30-minute online modules, the training course, entitled 'The Introduction to the Building Safety Act 2022 for Resident Directors', has been designed from the perspective of RMCs "to help directors navigate the complexities of new legislation and their legal obligations."

The modules will cover aspects such as understanding the role of the BSR, new duties placed upon Principal Accountable Persons in higher-risk buildings, the process for obtaining a Building Assessment Certificate (BAC) and the importance of the Golden Thread of Information.

Ella Norman, Senior Legal Advisor at LEASE, said: “The new Building Safety eLearning programme fills a critical knowledge gap in building safety guidance. Many leaseholders that have volunteered, unpaid, to help manage their high-rise residential buildings often have limited formal training. Yet now carry significantly more legal responsibility.

“In collaboration with BSR, we created this free online course to empower and protect both residents and resident directors. This training will ensure everyone involved in managing high-rise residential buildings has access to the knowledge they need to carry out their legal duties confidently and competently."

For further details on the training, see the UK government's news release here.