Understanding the Building Safety Act

Strengthen compliance. Build trust. Protect lives.

What’s This Course About

This course is designed for anyone working in housing who needs an overview of how the Building Safety Act 2022 affects their role—whether you’re commissioning works, managing buildings, or representing your organisation as an Accountable Person.

You’ll gain the clarity and confidence to:

• Understand why the Act was introduced and what it’s trying to fix
• Recognise how it reshapes safety, responsibility, and evidence of competence across all types of residential buildings, not just high-rise blocks
• Spot how routine activities—like replacing fire doors, refurbishing kitchens, or working in residential property—can trigger legal duties under the Act
• See where your role fits within the wider picture, and how different teams across housing, asset management, compliance, and resident services contribute to building safety.

Whether you’re supporting residents, completing work, overseeing contractors, or making strategic decisions, this course helps you understand your obligations, avoid risk, and build trust through competence.

Who It’s For

If you play a role in residential buildings, this course is for you:

• Clients instructing maintenance and projects
• Principal Designers and Principal Contractors
• Housing teams and maintenance staff
• Compliance officers and Accountable Persons
• Property developers and landlords

What You’ll Learn

• Why the Building Safety Act 2022 was introduced—and what it’s designed to fix
• How the Act applies to a wide range of residential buildings, not just high-rises
• What triggers legal duties—from routine maintenance to major works
• Who’s responsible: Client, Principal Designer, Principal Contractor, and Accountable Person
• How these roles interact in real-world scenarios
• What “The Building Safety Case” means in practice
• How to apply the Act confidently and competently
• Complete a short quiz to test your understanding
• Earn a certificate to recognise your understanding

Why It Matters

This course isn’t just about knowing the law—it’s about applying it. You’ll gain practical insight into how the Act protects residents, strengthens accountability, and builds trust. It’s fully aligned with the Building Safety Act 2022 and supports an overall understanding key dutyholder requirements.

How It Works

• 100% online and mobile-friendly
• Self-paced modules with clear visuals and voiceover
• Designed by fire safety and compliance experts

Why Choose This Course

• Built around real scenarios and practical guidance
• Designed specifically for UK residential buildings
• Easy-to-understand content that’s ready to apply
• Qualification that proves your competence and commitment

Ready to Get Started

Take the lead in driving safer buildings and stronger compliance—enrol today as an individual or group leader.

• Empower your team with our intuitive group management tools
• Track progress with smart dashboards that let you enrol multiple learners in seconds
• Brand your training by adding your organisation’s logo for a professional, trusted experience
• Build competence with confidence—perfect for housing teams, contractors, and compliance leads

Looking to strengthen your organisation’s understanding around Building Safety? This training helps your teams understand the legal requirements, act with clarity, and demonstrate competence—every time.