BAS P/U ENGLISH – LIVE VIA TEAMS (2 DAYS)

About BAS P/U English via Teams

BAS P/U English is a two-day, instructor-led online course about construction work environment coordination in Sweden. You join the trainer and other participants live via Microsoft Teams. The course covers responsibilities from planning and design through to the construction phase. Teaching and discussion are in English.

The course helps you understand the Swedish roles of BAS-P and BAS-U, also described as building work environment coordinators. It is suitable for English-speaking professionals who need to discuss Swedish construction safety responsibilities with clients, designers and contractors.

Purpose and learning objectives

The aim is to develop your understanding of work environment responsibilities and coordination throughout a construction project. A central part of the training is the health and safety plan, called arbetsmiljöplan in Swedish, and how it supports preventive work.

After the training, you should be able to:

• Describe the responsibilities of clients, designers, BAS-P and BAS-U.
• Understand how work environment risks can be addressed during planning, design and construction.
• Contribute to developing a health and safety plan and understand the purpose of advance notification.
• Recognise the need for coordination and information transfer between project phases.
• Find further information about the Swedish work environment rules relevant to a project.

BAS P/U English course content

• Basic work environment knowledge and Swedish work environment legislation.
• Work environment responsibilities, employer responsibilities and legal liability.
• The responsibilities of the client and designers.
• BAS-P coordination during planning and design.
• BAS-U coordination during the construction phase.
• The health and safety plan, advance notification and coordination.
• Construction and civil engineering work and workplace design.
• Risk prevention and handover between project phases.

Understanding BAS-P and BAS-U

BAS-P coordinates work environment matters during planning and design. BAS-U coordinates work environment management during construction. The training explains the distinction and how both roles interact with other project participants. You also discuss the information that needs to pass from design into the construction phase.

Working with the health and safety plan

The health and safety plan is an important part of BAS P/U English. The course helps you understand how risks, measures and responsibilities need to be made clear to the people carrying out the work. Connecting the plan to the actual project makes it easier to identify questions that need to be resolved before construction starts.

For example, several contractors may need access to the same work area. Participants can discuss how the risks should be identified, what information must be shared and who needs to act. Live discussion gives you the opportunity to ask the trainer about the reasoning and compare it with experience from your own work.

Who should attend BAS P/U English?

The course is intended for people preparing for construction work environment coordination and others who need to understand the responsibilities involved. It is relevant to project managers, construction managers, supervisors, safety representatives, clients, designers and contractors. The subject is Swedish construction work environment management, even when the project team works in English.

Prerequisites and experience

No previous work environment knowledge is required to attend. Experience of construction projects, planning or management is useful when relating the course content to practical situations. You need to understand teaching and participate in discussion in English.

Attending this course and being suitable for a particular BAS assignment are separate questions. Consider the knowledge and experience you already have and the demands of the project you will work on. Contact us before booking if you need help assessing which course format fits your training needs.

Format, duration and equipment

BAS P/U English runs over two scheduled days, live via Microsoft Teams. You can ask questions and discuss the content with the instructor and other participants. Set aside both days and arrange a quiet place where you can take part. Check the booking information and invitation for the dates and session times.

Use a computer with a stable internet connection. We recommend a good-sized screen and a headset or headphones. Make sure your microphone works so you can contribute and ask questions. Check that you can use Teams on your chosen equipment before the course starts.

Price, material and certificate

The price is SEK 10,500 excluding VAT per person. Digital course material and a certificate following course completion are included. We offer registration of the training in the ID06 Competence Database. The supporting ID06 article is in Swedish. You can also download the BAS P/U course plan in English (PDF).

Swedish rules and qualifications for the assignment

The training addresses AFS 2023:3 on design and construction work environment coordination, in force since 1 January 2025. A course certificate documents training; suitability for an assignment also depends on competence and experience relevant to the project’s size, complexity and risks.

The client must be able to substantiate the qualifications of the appointed coordinators. Read the Swedish Work Environment Authority’s information about BAS-P and BAS-U. These official sources are in Swedish. Further learning or experience may be needed for the project you will work on.

AFA support and booking

Eligible employers can apply for financial support for work environment training. The course, participant and employer must meet the conditions. Read our information about AFA support in Swedish before applying. Support is not guaranteed.

Select a date in the booking section. If you prefer independent study, see our separate BAS P/U e-learning course in English. For teaching in Swedish, explore our Swedish-language BAS-P and BAS-U courses.

The training is provided by AB Kompetensutveckla i Sundsvall. Contact us for help choosing a course or arranging company-specific training. Our booking terms are available in Swedish.