Contractor Safety Management

Programme Summary

Control safety risks across the full contractor lifecycle, from defining work to reviewing completed performance. Participants evaluate capability evidence, coordinate shared hazards and establish practical monitoring and handback arrangements. Contract cases emphasise informed client oversight and clear responsibilities, helping organisations avoid assuming that prequalification documents or contractual transfer alone demonstrate safe work at the point of delivery.

Training Objectives

1 Define clear contractor safety requirements and interfaces; 2 Evaluate capability against actual work risks; 3 Coordinate planning induction permits and supervision; 4 Monitor critical controls during contract delivery; 5 Capture learning and verify safe work completion.

Learning Outcomes

1 Prepare a risk based contractor scope brief; 2 Evaluate a contractor capability evidence pack; 3 Develop a shared hazard coordination plan; 4 Define practical monitoring and escalation checks; 5 Complete a safe handback and performance review.

Target Audience

Contract Managers; HSE Managers; Maintenance Managers; Project Managers; Procurement Managers.

Target Industries

Construction; Facilities Management; Oil and Gas Operations; Utilities; Manufacturing; Industrial Maintenance.

Course Contents

• Module 1 Contractor Safety Lifecycle: Scope risks and client responsibilities; Contractor subcontractor and workforce interfaces; Limits of transferring risk through contracts.
• Module 2 Scope and Prequalification: Work requirements and significant hazards; Evidence of competence resources and supervision; Relevant performance history and verification questions.
• Module 3 Selection and Agreements: Risk based evaluation of capability; Clear safety responsibilities and communication routes; Conditions for mobilisation and unresolved gaps.
• Module 4 Planning and Mobilisation: Risk assessments methods and simultaneous activities; Induction permits isolations and access controls; Emergency arrangements and workforce understanding.
• Module 5 Monitoring Work Execution: Critical control checks and agreed supervision; Field observations and worker consultation; Changes deviations and stop work decisions.
• Module 6 Managing Incidents and Nonconformity: Immediate protection reporting and coordination; Evidence based investigation and corrective action; Escalation for repeated or serious control failures.
• Module 7 Completion and Performance Review: Safe handback and removal of temporary hazards; Records outstanding work and residual risks; Lessons learned and future selection decisions.
• Module 8 Contractor Management Workshop: Evaluating a contractor evidence portfolio; Preparing mobilisation and monitoring requirements; Presenting a justified approval and handback plan.

Assessment

• 40 single best answer questions, including applied scenarios; one mark per question.
• 60 minute invigilated digital examination with identity verification. Approved accessibility adjustments preserve the assessed competence.
• Supplied reference pack and calculator permitted; external internet and AI prohibited.
• Individual applied assessment (30 minutes): Evaluate a contractor case and prepare mobilisation conditions, shared risk controls, field monitoring checks and safe handback requirements.
• Assessment criteria: Work specific capability and risk judgement; Clear shared controls and responsibilities; Effective monitoring escalation and completion checks.
• Pass each component separately: 30/40 written marks (75%) and at least 70% on the applied task.
• All mandatory criteria must pass: Do not accept uncontrolled serious work risks.
• Individual results and feedback are provided. One reassessment may follow coaching under the published enrolment terms.

Certification

• Successful learners receive a TQCSI Arabia digital Certificate of Successful Completion.
• The certificate records the learner name, exact programme title, teaching hours, completion date and unique verification reference.
• Verified identity, full attendance and separate written and applied passes are required; all mandatory critical criteria must be met.
• Proposed issue target: within 30 calendar days of approved results and settlement of applicable fees.
• Records contractor safety management learning; contractual appointment and site authorisation require separate organisational decisions.
• Attendance confirmation may record completed hours for unsuccessful learners; it does not certify successful completion.

Programme Profile

Number of daysNumber of daysNumber of days

222

Total teaching hoursTotal teaching hoursTotal teaching hours

12 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.12 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.12 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.

Delegates allowedDelegates allowedDelegates allowed

Maximum 20 delegates.Maximum 20 delegates.Maximum 20 delegates.

Training prerequisitesTraining prerequisitesTraining prerequisites

Experience managing contractors, procurement packages or operational work is required. Basic risk assessment and safe work knowledge are recommended.Experience managing contractors, procurement packages or operational work is required. Basic risk assessment and safe work knowledge are recommended.Experience managing contractors, procurement packages or operational work is required. Basic risk assessment and safe work knowledge are recommended.

Pre course assignment and assessmentPre course assignment and assessmentPre course assignment and assessment

Review a fictional maintenance contract for 30 minutes and identify client contractor and subcontractor safety interfaces.Review a fictional maintenance contract for 30 minutes and identify client contractor and subcontractor safety interfaces.Review a fictional maintenance contract for 30 minutes and identify client contractor and subcontractor safety interfaces.

End of course assessmentEnd of course assessmentEnd of course assessment

40 question written exam (60 minutes) and individual applied task (30 minutes).40 question written exam (60 minutes) and individual applied task (30 minutes).40 question written exam (60 minutes) and individual applied task (30 minutes).

Passing criteriaPassing criteriaPassing criteria

75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance. All mandatory criteria must pass.75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance. All mandatory criteria must pass.75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance. All mandatory criteria must pass.