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 & Industrial Equipment
February 2nd, Nottingham
Machine and industrial plant safety is a critical issue, and one that concerns manufacturers, engineers, designers, managers and importers. This course will show you where the responsibility for CE marking lies, and gives a complete overview of what needs to be done, and what documentation you need to compile and keep. You will also be given a comprehensive pack of additional information to take away.
Introduction to CE marking your own products
February 9th, Great Hucklow
This is the ideal course for anyone who needs a basic understanding of the who, what, why and how of CE marking. You will be guided through the complete CE marking process, from finding the most appropriate standards for your product to completing the Declaration of Conformity. This course is suitable for those with little or no experience of CE marking.
ATEX in depth
February 22nd, Aberdeen
The ATEX Directive applies to equipment used in explosive or potentially explosive atmosphere. This in-depth course will cover the whole process of CE and Ex marking such equipment, from design to documentation.
The Pressure Equipment Directive
February 23rd, Aberdeen
The Pressure Equipment Directive covers pressure vessels, as well as related piping and accessories. Our expert engineers will guide you through the CE marking process for such products, including who should take responsibility, how to find and apply standards, and dealing with notified bodies. The course also explains the documentation you need to produce and keep.
Machinery Control Reliability - for managers and importers - ENISO 13849
February 28th, Leicester
Most modern machinery relies on controls to ensure the user remains safe and the Machinery Directive requires that those controls should have an adequate level of reliability, commensurate with the hazards which they protect against. Even machines which have only an on-off control or an emergency stop need to meet this requirement. EN ISO 13849 is the new standard for control reliability which replaces EN 954-1 from 1 January 2012. At first sight the standard is much more complex and difficult to apply then its predecessor. The purpose of this course will be to explain the basic requirements of the standard so that project managers, importers and purchasers can understand what they should be specifying from their suppliers, and know whether or not they are getting what they ask for.
Machinery, PUWER and Site Safety
March 1st, Nottingham
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) applies to anyone using any equipment at work, and this course is aimed at those using machinery at work. You will learn how to carry out assessments on your equipment, including machinery that pre-dates the CE marking requirements, and will be able to identify whether your suppliers and contractors are fulfilling their legal obligations.
Noise and Vibration for Machinery Manufacturers and Importers
March 8th, Great Hucklow
The new Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC re-inforces the requirement to manufacturers to provide detailed noise and vibration information about their products, including uncertainty values. This data can then be used by users to select machinery on the basis of noise and vibration performance, and to help them meet their obligations under workplace safety legislation. Noise and vibration measurement is a potentially complex process which often requires expensive equipment and can be fraught with difficulty for the inexperienced. This course will provide a basic understanding of the requirements of the Machinery and the Noise Emissions directives and give inexperienced users a basic familiarity with the test equipment and how to use it.
Environmental Directives - Eco Design, RoHS, WEEE and REACH
March 15th, Great Hucklow
The environmental directives affect everyone manufacturing or importing any kind of electrical equipment, but many companies are unaware of their responsibilities. You will be guided through this rapidly developing field, and kept up to date with the latest amendments to the regulations.
CE marking medical devices and EN60601 comparision
March 20th, Leicester
For obvious reasons, Medical Devices require stringent safety measures. This course will cover the responsibilities and procedures involved in CE marking such devices, applying standards, engaging notified bodies and producing documentation. The second part of this course will cover the whole of the 3rd edition of 60601-1 and concentrates where necessary on the changes from the 2nd edition. The approach to risk assessment requirements will be discussed in detail.
Machinery Risk Assessment - the role of standards
March 29th, Great Hucklow
The Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSRs) of the Machinery Directive are the legal requirements which all machinery has to meet before it can be legally sold in Europe, but they are very generic and can be difficult to apply. European standards provide a presumption of conformity with the Directive and can significantly reduce the amount of risk assessment work required when CE marking machinery. This course will look at the relationship between the EHSRs, the standards and the risk assessment process and help machinery designers and project managers to minimise the work required while still ensuring full compliance with the Directive.
The Pressure Equipment Directive
April 17th, Great Hucklow
The Pressure Equipment Directive covers pressure vessels, as well as related piping and accessories. Our expert engineers will guide you through the CE marking process for such products, including who should take responsibility, how to find and apply standards, and dealing with notified bodies. The course also explains the documentation you need to produce and keep.
Machinery Control Reliability for Machinery Designers - ENISO 13849
April 26th, Leicester
EN ISO 13849 is the new standard for control reliability which replaces EN 954-1 from 1 January 2012. The new standard appears much more complex and difficult to apply than its predecessor but in fact has some technical and economic advantages which will bring benefits to early adopters. The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the new standard and explain the basics of how to apply it. The course is intended for control system designers and engineers responsible for performing risk assessments for safety related controls.
Machinery Control Reliability - for managers and importers - ENISO 13849
April 27th, Great Hucklow
Most modern machinery relies on controls to ensure the user remains safe and the Machinery Directive requires that those controls should have an adequate level of reliability, commensurate with the hazards which they protect against. Even machines which have only an on-off control or an emergency stop need to meet this requirement. EN ISO 13849 is the new standard for control reliability which replaces EN 954-1 from 1 January 2012. At first sight the standard is much more complex and difficult to apply then its predecessor. The purpose of this course will be to explain the basic requirements of the standard so that project managers, importers and purchasers can understand what they should be specifying from their suppliers, and know whether or not they are getting what they ask for.
CE marking Electrical Equipment
May 3rd, Great Hucklow
If you manufacture or import any electrical equipment then this is the course for you. We will help you to understand all your CE marking requirements, whether you are dealing with toasters or furnaces. As with all our courses, you will be provided with comprehensive additional information to take away.
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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.
