Objectives:
• Understand the legal duties and responsibilities of a principal contractor
• Identify the key competencies required for effective principal contractor management
• Develop strategies for ensuring compliance with legal obligations and best practices
Course Content:
• Introduction to Principal Contractor Competence and Legal Duties
• Overview of the role and responsibilities of a principal contractor
• Key legal frameworks and regulations governing principal contractor duties
• Legal Duties and Responsibilities
• Duty to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of workers and others
• Duty to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Duty to provide information and training to workers
• Duty to ensure the competence of contractors and subcontractors
• Key Competencies for Principal Contractor Management
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership and management skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Risk assessment and mitigation skills
• Compliance and regulatory knowledge
• Best Practices for Principal Contractor Management
• Effective communication and collaboration with contractors and subcontractors
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Compliance with health and safety regulations
• Effective management of resources and budgets
• Continuous improvement and monitoring of performance
Methodology
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.
DATE:
1ST BATCH: 11th – 14th Feb, 2025
2ND BATCH: 9th – 11th June, 2025
3RDBATCH: 28th – 31st Oct, 2025
25, Queen street, Alagomeji Bus Stop, Yaba, Lagos