Scheduled courses are a cost effective solution for companies looking to increase their general knowledge of the CE marking process and the requirements of the most common directives. They are best suited to companies who want to train 1 - 5 members of staff.
The format of scheduled courses is a full day with several sessions including plenty of time for your questions, as well as a take-away information pack and CD/DVD of the core presentation material.
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• Introduction to CE Marking machinery and industrial equipment
March 11th Nottingham
This course is intended to give participants a basic grounding in the structure and requirements for CE marking machines and industrial plant. It focuses on who is responsible and what they have to do, how to find and apply standards as well as the documentation you need to produce and keep.
We will focus on the Machinery, Low Voltage and EMC directives, and include topics such as risk assessment, PUWER, control system reliability, noise and vibration as well as technical documentation and control of on-going production. We'll also take a brief look at pressure equipment and the ATEX Directive.
• The Environmental Product Directives, EuP, RoHS and WEEE
March 18th Buxton
Environmental design requirements for products are a rapidly developing field, with recently introduced requirements for restriction of hazardous substances and end of life disposal already on the table for amendment. New requirements for energy consumption and labelling are also being introduced.
In addition to looking at the current requirements under the RoHS and WEE Directives, we will also review the Energy Using Products (EuP) and Batteries directives, as well as looking at some proposed changes to the requirements.
• Introduction to CE Marking electrical equipment
April 13th Bristol
This course is intended to give participants a basic grounding in the structure and requirements for electrical equipment and appliances. It focuses on who is responsible and what they have to do, how to find and apply standards and on the documentation you need to produce and keep.
We will focus on the Low Voltage and EMC directives, and including topics such as standards, assessment, the role of notified bodies, technical documentation and control of on-going production. We'll also take a brief look at the Radio and Terminal Equipment Directive and the environmental directives (WEEE, RoHS, batteries and EuP).
• The New Machinery Directive
April 20th Buxton
This course is for people who already know about CE marking under the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC but want to update their knowledge to ensure they know what they need to do to comply with the new Directive 2006/42/EC which came into force on 29 December 2009.
We will focus on the changes to the scope of the Directive, risk assessment, the new requirements for partly completed machinery, lifts, and the procedures for Annex IV machines. We'll also take a look at the new control system reliability standard, EN ISO 13849.
• Machinery, CE marking, PUWER and site safety assessments: what you need to know
May 21st Dorking
CE marking is only part of the story for ensuring the safety of production lines and other process equipment. Modifications and repairs must ensure continued compliance with the essential safety requirements and the basic obligations of PUWER, even for equipment which pre-dates the CE marking directives.
This course will help participants to understand the relationship between CE marking and PUWER. We will look at the main industrial equipment directives including Machinery, Low Voltage, EMC, ATEX and Pressure Equipment. Candiates will be given an understanding of how to do their own assessments and how to identify if their suppliers and contractors are properly fulfilling their legal and contractual obligations.
• Introduction to CE Marking machinery and industrial equipment
June 30th Aberdeen
This course is intended to give participants a basic grounding in the structure and requirements for CE marking machines and industrial plant. It focuses on who is responsible and what they have to do, how to find and apply standards as well as the documentation you need to produce and keep.
We will focus on the Machinery, Low Voltage and EMC directives, and including topics such as risk assessment, PUWER, control system reliability, noise and vibration as well as technical documentation and control of on-going production. We'll also take a brief look at pressure equipment and the ATEX Directive.
The full range of courses we offer includes:
‘Introduction to CE marking machinery and industrial equipment’
'Introduction to CE marking electrical equipment'
'The new Machinery Directive'
'Introduction to CE marking medical devices"
'EMC assessment - the alternative to expensive tests'
'Machinery, CE marking, PUWER and site safety assessments: what you need to know'
'Noise measurements and how to comply with the Noise Emissions Directive 2000/14/EC'
'Control systems for machinery - reliability and safety'
'ATEX Directive: zone assessments and compliance for complex systems'
If you'd like to be contacted when these courses are scheduled, or if you want to know more about the content of these courses so you can decide whether or not they cover the topics which interest you, please use the training enquiry form to contact us.
Tailored courses are built to meet the specific needs of a particular client and are the preferred option if you need to train more than five of your staff or if you have some very specific product related issues which you'd like to examine in more depth.
Tailored training usually takes place at the client's site and we will ask you for examples of your specific product issues so we can ensure these are covered during the session.
Courses are based on a modular structure and clients can select the modules which cover their particular interests. We will also adjust the content of these modules on the basis of dialogue with the client in advance of the course.
The following four overall course structures meet most client needs but please contact us if you think you need something different:
Option 1: Full day: Powerpoint presentation and assessment training based on a sample product
Morning: Powerpoint presentation
• General CE marking and selected specific directives (see below for content)
• Questions and answers from presentation and client specific issues
Afternoon: Product assessment
• Assessment of a sample of client's product used as the basis of training client staff in the use of checklists and standards
Follow-up report (extra-cost option)
• Detailed formal report of non compliances identified in sample product, including draft Declaration of Conformity and advice on technical file content
Option 2: Full day: Powerpoint presentation , Q&A and factory tour
Morning: Powerpoint presentation
• General CE marking and selected specific directives (see below for content)
• Questions and answers from presentation and client specific issues
Afternoon: Factory tour and examination of client's specific equipment/procedures
• On-site visit to manufacturing and design facilities to discuss current practice and procedures and how this needs to be updated to reflect the requirements for CE marking, including discussion of likely resource requirements.
Follow-up report (extra-cost option)
• Detailed formal report to outline the requirements of the applicable directives and identify changes in practice (and resource implications) required to ensure client is properly fulfilling their obligations.
Option 3: Full day: Powerpoint presentation and discussions at Conformance offices
Morning: Powerpoint presentation
• General CE marking and selected specific directives (see below for content)
•Questions and answers from presentation and client specific issues
Afternoon: Review/discussion of client documentation and procedures
• Review client's Declaration of Conformity, technical file and control of production procedures to ensure up-to-date references to standards and compliance with guidance, Recommendations for Use.
Follow-up report (extra-cost option)
• Detailed formal report to outline the requirements of the applicable directives and identify changes in practice (and resource implications) required to ensure client is properly fulfilling their obligations.
Option 4: Full day: Powerpoint presentation and exercises at client's site
Morning: Powerpoint presentation
• General CE marking and selected specific directives (see below for content)
•Questions and answers from presentation and client specific issues
Afternoon: Exercise(s) based on client projects/products
• We will split the trainees up into groups of 3 - 5 people and set them exercises to test the knowledge gained in the morning session and give them an opportunity to apply what they have learned to your company's CE marking problems. Our trainer will be on hand to facilitate the workshop and answer questions. A roundup session at the end of the day will allow trainees to share what they have learned and ask further questions.
Follow-up report (extra-cost option)
• Detailed formal report to outline the requirements of the applicable directives and identify changes in practice (and resource implications) required to ensure client is properly fulfilling their obligations.
The following modules are available (please click on a title to see more details):
General Introduction to CE marking
• European single market
• Legislative structure
• Enforcement and penalties
• New Approach Directives
• Responsibilities of various parties
- Manufacturer
- Importer/retailer
- Users
• Common requirements
- EHSRs
- Documentation
- Declaration
• Standards
- Creation
- Structure
- Selection
- Application
• Notified bodies
• Technical File
- Content
- Storage
- Delivery
• Declaration of Conformity
- Signatories
- Liability
• Production control
• Foreseeable misuse
• Workplace safety vs. single market directives
- Article 100a
- PUWER
• Military exclusion
• Resources
• Questions and answers
Electromagnetic compatability (EMC)
• History/background
• Scope of application (equipment, systems, apparatus and components)
• Exclusions
• CE-mark, e-mark and E-mark
• Standards and EMC assessment
• EMC phenomena and environment
• Testing/Notified Body involvement
• Likely risk factors
• EMC assessment
• Functional EMC safety
• Fixed installations
• Technical documentation
R+TTE
• History/background
• Scope of application (definition of TTE, broadcast receivers, aero/maritime applications)
• Exclusions
• Relationship with other directives
• Standards
• Notified Body involvement
• Operator licensing and non-harmonised frequency allocation
Low Voltage Directive
• Scope of application and exclusions
• Relationship with other directives
• Safety standards
• Testing and conformity assessment
Machinery Directive
• Scope of application and exclusions
• Relationship with other directives
• Standards
• EHSRs
• Principles of safety integration
• Control system reliability
• Declaration of Incorporation
• Global conformity assessment for combined machinery and installations
• Differences between the old and new Directives
Medical Directive
• Scope of application, definitions of medical devices
• Exclusions
• Device classification
• Relationship with other directives
• Standards
• Self-certification, measuring and sterility
• Notified Body involvement
• Authorised Representative, registration with MHRA
• Product efficacy and clinical trials
• Vigilance procedure
• Product marking
• Declaration of Conformity
• Technical documentation
• Differences between the old and new Directives
ATEX Equipment Directive
• Scope of application, definition of explosive atmosphere
• Exclusions
• Relationship with other directives including ATEX Worker Directive
• Equipment classification (gas, dust, mining)
• Hazardous area classification
• Standards
• Notified Body involvement
• Product marking
• Declaration of Conformity
Pressure Equipment Directive
• Scope of application, definition of equipment and accessories
• Exclusions
• Simple Pressure Vessels Directive
• Relationship with other directives
• Equipment classification
• Standards
• Attestation modules
• Notified Body involvement
• Written procedures, NDT, welding, final inspection/test
• Product marking
Construction Products Directive
• Scope of application
• Countries where the CPD applies
• Relationship with Building Regulations
• Standards
• Type testing and Notified Bodies
• Marking and declaration of performance
• Declaration of Conformity
Noise Emissions of Outdoor Equipment Directive
• Scope of application, list 1 and list 2 machines
• Noise marking and noise limits
• Noise measurement procedures
• Notified Body involvement
• Declaration of Conformity
• Conformity of Production and regular re-assessment
Toy Safety Directive
• Scope of application and exclusions
• Definition of a toy
• Relationship with other directives (esp. ‘grey area’ products)
• Safety standards
• Conformity assessment and Notified Body testing
• Technical File
General Product Safety Directive
• Scope of application and exclusions
• Relationship with other directives
• Enforcement and penalties
• ‘Safety’ and applicable standards
• Obligations for suppliers, producers, distributors
• Exchange of information
Environmental Directives ( WEEE & RoHS, EUP)
• Scope of application and exclusions
• Relationship between directives
• Banned substances
• Documentation
• Testing for banned substances
• Obligations for suppliers, producers, distributors
• Producer registration
• Requirements in other member states
• Framework requirement and 'lots'
• Proposed developments and current activity
If you would like to discuss your company's training needs and the development of a tailored training course, please contact us.