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Building Safety
BSA22 - The Golden Thread & BS 8670: Competence for Dutyholders
This session breaks down the Building Safety Act 2022 and what 'The Golden Thread' really means for trades, supervisors, and managers. It explains how BS 8670 links to competence and how every person working on or managing a building plays a legal part in keeping it safe.
What you will learn
- What the Building Safety Act 2022 means for you
- The purpose of the Golden Thread
- How competence is proven using BS 8670
- What information needs to be recorded and passed on
- How your actions on site affect compliance and safety
Course content
Module 1
The Building Safety Act 2022
Why it was created, who it covers, and what it demands
Module 2
The Golden Thread Explained
What information is included, who updates it, and what 'digital record' means
Module 3
BS 8670 Competence Standard
How competence is measured and shown
Module 4
Your Role in the System
Dutyholders, evidence, and recordkeeping
Module 5
Practical Examples
How poor or missing information can lead to non-compliance
Who this is for
- Audience
- Tradespeople, supervisors, site managers, client reps, and anyone working on housing or construction projects under the new Building Safety regime.
- Requirements
- Basic understanding of site work. No formal training needed.