Smart Awards - SA031 - Working Safely in a Multi-Dwelling Unit
Wed 24 Jun
|CASS Training Academy
Gain the knowledge to work safely within multi-dwelling residential buildings. This course covers hazard awareness, risk control and safe installation practices in complex shared environments.
Time & Location
24 Jun 2026, 08:15 – 16:00
CASS Training Academy, Unit 1, Glebe Farm, Wolverton Rd, Snitterfield, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 0HB, UK
Course Overview
Course Summary
The Smart Awards SA031 – Working Safely in a Multi-Dwelling Unit course provides learners with the knowledge required to work safely within multi-occupancy residential buildings. The course focuses on identifying hazards, understanding site-specific risks, and applying safe working practices when operating in MDUs.
Learners are assessed on their understanding of the risks associated with MDU environments and the control measures needed to work safely in line with industry standards.
Dates Available
Please see the top of the page to select a date. If no dates are available, or you’re unable to attend, please get in touch at info@casstrainingacademy.com. Courses may be scheduled based on demand.
Course Timings
Day 1 Registration: 8:15 am
Day 1 Training: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Late arrival policy: CASS Training Academy reserves the right to refuse entry to any delegate arriving 15 minutes or more after the course start time. Full course fees will still apply.
What You Will Learn
This course covers one core module: Working Safely in a Multi-Dwelling Unit. By the end of the course, learners will understand:
Relevant health and safety legislation and good practice for MDU environments
What asbestos is, where it may be found in MDUs, and actions to take if suspected (this will not replace a stand-alone asbestos awareness course)
Key differences between single and multi-dwelling units, including access and communication considerations
Common types of MDUs and the hazards they present
Confined space awareness within MDUs and how risks are managed
Safe planning and installation of telecoms cabling in MDUs
Safe working around risers, false ceilings, fixings, trunking, and fire-rated barriers
Learning is delivered through classroom-based theory with practical assessment carried out in a real or simulated working environment.
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for individuals working within telecommunications or similar utility sectors who carry out work in multi-dwelling residential buildings.
Prerequisites
Learners must hold SA007, SA029 and SA030, or an industry-recognised equivalent qualification.
Certification
Learners who successfully complete the course will be awarded the Smart Awards SA031 – Working Safely in a Multi-Dwelling Unit accreditation certificate.
Book Course
Smart Awards - SA031
This is a 1-day Smart Awards SA031 Working Safely in a Multi-Dwelling Unit course combining classroom learning with practical assessment. It covers hazard awareness, safe working practices and key considerations when operating in multi-occupancy residential environments.
£170.00
+£34.00 VAT
Total
£0.00
Please Read Before You Checkout
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be emailed to info@casstrainingacademy.com
More than 11 working days' notice
No charge — full refund
6–10 working days' notice
25% fee — 75% refund
5 working days or fewer (inc. no-shows)
Full fee — no refund
Late Arrival Policy
Courses start promptly at 8:30am — registration from 8:15am
Entry may be refused after 15 minutes
CASS Training Academy reserves the right to refuse entry to any delegate arriving 15 minutes or more after the course start time. The full course fee remains payable in that case.
Booking Terms Agreement
By proceeding to payment, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
You confirm that the named delegate is aged 16 or over, meets all relevant prerequisites, and will provide valid proof on the day of training. CASS Training Academy reserves the right to refuse or withdraw attendance if these requirements are not met. In such cases, all booking fees and course charges are non-refundable.
You confirm that you have read and agree to the full Terms and Conditions, including the cancellation and late arrival policies outlined above.
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