Training is a one of our core strengths and most sought after services. Our staff have in-depth product knowledge and years of field experience across many industry sectors - they can provide up to date guidance on the issues of CE and UKCA marking which are important to your business. We offer a core range of scheduled training courses, but we can also provide tailored training to suit your needs at all levels of expertise, from basic introductions to CE and UKCA marking through to niche product specialisations.
Scheduled Courses 2022
We run a series of scheduled or 'open' courses throughout the year covering popular subject matter relating to CE and UKCA marking. Places on these courses can be booked on our online shop. We strongly recommend that trainees attend one of our Introduction to CE and UKCA marking courses as a prerequisite to the other scheduled training courses offered. These courses are either held online or at our office in Great Hucklow.
See course details below and click subjects for further details:
Introduction to CE and UKCA Marking your Products
This course will give you a complete overview of the CE and UKCA Marking process, ideal if you have little or no experience of the subject. We strongly recommend that trainees attend one of these courses as a prerequisite for our other directive specific courses offered. This will provide trainees with a basic understanding of the CE and UKCA marking processes, laying the groundwork for the more specialised courses we offer.
Topics covered include:
- Directives, standards and other legislation
- Responsibilities
- Technical documentation, declarations and certificates
- Testing and assessment
Cost: £499 +VAT (Full Day)
2022 Training Dates:
- Wednesday 9th February - online
- Wednesday 16th March - Great Hucklow
- Tuesday 3rd May - Online
- Tuesday 7th June - Online
- Wednesday 13th July - Great Hucklow
- Thursday 15th September - Online
- Tuesday 4th October - Great Hucklow
- Wednesday 2nd November - Online
Order online or book your course by phoning us on 01298 873800 with the date you wish to attend and number of places you wish to book.
CE and UKCA Marking Machinery & Industrial Equipment
This course will give you an understanding of how to carry out machinery assessments, including finding and applying the relevant standards, and the documentation that must be provided.
Topics covered:
- Scope of the Machinery Directive and exclusions
- Identifying and applying standards
- Risk Assessments; Responsibilities
- PUWER and workplace safety legislation
- Relation to other directives, including EMC, Low Voltage, Pressure Equipment and ATEX
- Control reliability
- Technical documentation, declarations and certificates
Cost: £299 +VAT (Half Day)
2022 Training Dates:
- Thursday 10th February - Online
- Thursday 12th May - Online
- Wednesday 15th June - Great Hucklow
- Thursday 22nd September - Great Hucklow
- Wednesday 12th October - Online
- Wednesday 16th November - Great Hucklow
Order online or book your course by phoning us on 01298 873800 with the date you wish to attend and number of places you wish to book.
If you have not yet attended one of our Introduction to CE and UKCA Marking your Products courses, we strongly recommend you do so as a prerequsite to this course. This will provide you with the basic understanding of CE and UKCA marking necessary to understand the more specialist content included in this course.
Machinery Risk Assessment
Risk assessments are a vital aspect of putting machinery into service. This course is intended to explain the role of standards in the risk assessment process, and will use practical examples to help delegates carry out the risk assessments on their own products.
Topics covered:
- Identifying and applying standards
- Responsibilities
- The Machinery Directive EHSRs
- Practical examples
Cost: £299 +VAT (Half Day)
2022 Training Dates:
- Tuesday 10th March - Online
- Thursday 16th June - Great Hucklow
- Wednesday 19th October - Great Hucklow
Order online or book your course by phoning us on 01298 873800 with the date you wish to attend and number of places you wish to book.
If you have not yet attended one of our Introduction to CE and UKCA Marking your Products courses, we strongly recommend you do so as a prerequsite to this course. This will provide you with the basic understanding of CE and UKCA marking necessary to understand the more specialist content included in this course.
The Pressure Equipment Directive
This course is intended to give an overview of the Pressure Equipment Directive, which covers pressure vessels as well as related piping and accessories. Delegates will gain an understanding of CE marking this equipment, including finding and applying standards and dealing with Notified Bodies.
Topics covered:
- Identifying and applying standards
- Dealing with Notified Bodies
- Equipment classification
- Valve, piping, pressure accessories and safety accessories
- Choice of materials
- Overlap with other standards
- Pressure assemblies and global conformity assessment
Cost: £299 +VAT (Half Day)
2022 Training Dates:
- Wednesday 9th March - Online
- Wednesday 18th May - Online
- Wednesday 21st September - Great Hucklow
- Thursday 13th October - Online
Order online or book your course by phoning us on 01298 873800 with the date you wish to attend and number of places you wish to book.
If you have not yet attended one of our Introduction to CE and UKCA Marking your Products courses, we strongly recommend you do so as a prerequsite to this course. This will provide you with the basic understanding of CE and UKCA marking necessary to understand the more specialist content included in this course.
ATEX Compliance and Risk Assessment
This course is intended to give participants a thorough understanding of the process of CE and UKCA, and Ex marking equipment that is designed for use in explosive or potentially explosive atmospheres.
Topics covered:
- Practical risk assessments
- Equipment groups
- Certification requirements
- Identifying and applying standards
- Zoning and ignition hazard assessment
- Dusts and vapours
- Requirements for electrical and mechanical equipment
- Notified Body Certification
- DSEAR
Cost: £299 +VAT (Half Day)
2022 Training Dates:
- Wednesday 2nd March - Online
- Thursday 23rd June - Online
- Wednesday 28th September - Online
Order online or book your course by phoning us on 01298 873800 with the date you wish to attend and number of places you wish to book.
If you have not yet attended one of our Introduction to CE and UKCA Marking your Products courses, we strongly recommend you do so as a prerequsite to this course. This will provide you with the basic understanding of CE and UKCA marking necessary to understand the more specialist content included in this course.
CE and UKCA Marking Electrical Equipment
This course will explain the requirements for CE and UKCA marking all types of electrical equipment, from industrial plant to domestic items.
Topics covered:
- Electrical safety and EMC
- Low Voltage Directive
- Radio Equipment Directive
- Identifying and applying standards
- Testing and assessment
- Environmental requirements - Eco-Design, WEEE, RoHS, REACH
- Technical documentation, declarations and certificates
Cost: £299 +VAT (Half Day)
2022 Training Dates:
- Thursday 17th February - Online
- Thursday 26th May - Online
- Thursday 14th July - Great Hucklow
- Thursday 29th September - Online
- Thursday 3rd November - Online
Order online or book your course by phoning us on 01298 873800 with the date you wish to attend and number of places you wish to book.
If you have not yet attended one of our Introduction to CE and UKCA Marking your Products courses, we strongly recommend you do so as a prerequsite to this course. This will provide you with the basic understanding of CE and UKCA marking necessary to understand the more specialist content included in this course.
CE and UKCA Marking Assessment- Samples and Documentation
This course is aimed at anyone who imports equipment from outside the EU. It covers the information you should request from suppliers, and the responsibilities of the importer. This course will give you practical guidance on how to evaluate product samples, explain the checks you can make at pre-shipment or on arrival in the UK, and how to achieve 'due diligence'.
Topics covered:
- Technical documentation
- Specifications for supplier's
- Common issues at the sample stage
- Inspection and production quality control issues
- Supplier audits
Cost: £299 +VAT (Half Day)
2022 Training Dates:
- Wednesday 30th March - Online
- Wednesday 4th of May - Online
- Wednesday 9th November - Great Hucklow
Order online or book your course by phoning us on 01298 873800 with the date you wish to attend and number of places you wish to book.
If you have not yet attended one of our Introduction to CE and UKCA Marking your Products courses, we strongly recommend you do so as a prerequsite to this course. This will provide you with the basic understanding of CE and UKCA marking necessary to understand the more specialist content included in this course.
Ecodesign and Energy Labelling
This course will provide an overview of the requirements of Ecodesign and Energy Labelling.
Topics covered:
- Ecodesign Working Plan
- Directive and Regulation overview
- Implementing measures both Vertical and Horizontal
- Product specific categories:
• Fans
• Lamps
• Heating and Cooling Products
• Water heaters and water storage tanks
• External Power supplies
• Standby/Off mode
• Network Standby
• These can be tailored to individual requirements - Technical documentation and evidence of compliance
Cost: £299 +VAT (Half Day)
2022 Training Dates:
- Tuesday 7th April - Great Huckow
- Wednesday 8th June - Online
- Thursday 6th October - Great Hucklow
Order online or book your course by phoning us on 01298 873800 with the date you wish to attend and number of places you wish to book.
If you have not yet attended one of our Introduction to CE and UKCA Marking your Products courses, we strongly recommend you do so as a prerequsite to this course. This will provide you with the basic understanding of CE and UKCA marking necessary to understand the more specialist content included in this course.
Other courses
The following courses are not scheduled but may be arranged by anyone with a specific requirement or interest in the specialist subject area. The minimum number of attendees required to run a course is 3 persons. These courses are recommended for those with a basic understanding of CE and UKCA marking. If your trainees require some basic training in this area, please make us aware as we can tailor these courses to fit your requirements.
PUWER and Work Equipment Regulations
This course will provide an overview of the requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).
Topics covered:
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)
- Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regs (DSEAR)
- Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR)
- Noise and other physical agents
- Occupational Safety vs Product Safety
- Refurbishment modification and relocation of equipment
- Identifying and applying regulations directives and standards
- Responsibilities of suppliers and employers
- Regulations in other countries
Cost: £299 +VAT (Half Day)
2022 Training Dates:
Dates by arrangement.
Order online or book your course by phoning us on 01298 873800 with the date you wish to attend and number of places you wish to book.
The Construction Products Regulation
The Construction Products Regulation came into force in early 2012, replacing the Construction Products Directive. Construction products manufactured after July 2013 may require CE and UKCA marking and this course will give delegates a thorough understanding of what they need to do.
Topics covered:
- Legal structure and scope
- Changes between the CPD and CPR
- The role of standards & approval documents
- Declaration of Performance
- Responsibilities
Course Cost: £299.00 + VAT (Half Day)
Dates: by arrangement.
Book your course by phoning us on 01298 873800 with the date you wish to attend and number of places you wish to book.
Wind Turbine Safety
This course will give an overview of the safety requirements of on and offshore wind turbines, and clarify the complexities involved.
Topics covered:
- Wind turbines and the Machinery Directive
- The applicability of the Construction Products Regulation
- Identifying and applying standards
- Product safety
- Occupational safety
- Supply side and in-service legislation
- PUWER
- LOLER
- Existing requirements and future changes
- Responsibilities
Course Cost: £299.00 + VAT (Half Day)
Dates: by arrangement.
Book your course by phoning us on 01298 873800 with the date you wish to attend and number of places you wish to book.
Buying Machinery - safety compliance
Anyone involved in the purchase of machinery needs to have an understanding of the CE and UKCA marking requirements so that they can specify their machinery correctly, include relevant contract clauses with purchase orders, check that all documentation is present and correct, and to ensure that they are meeting their workplace safety obligations.
Topics covered:
- Machinery specifications
- Machinery Directive requirements
- Supplier questions
- Documentation
- Dealing with partly completed machinery and components
- In-service obligations
- Modifications
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
Course Cost: £299.00 + VAT (Half Day)
Dates: by arrangement.
Book your course by phoning us on 01298 873800 with the date you wish to attend and number of places you wish to book.
The Environmental Directives
The environmental directives are potentially applicable to all manufacturers and importers but they are often overlooked. This course will clarify the legal obligations and give an overview of how to meet the requirements.
Topics covered:
- Eco-Design framework and specific regulations
- Performance measurements
- Banned substances
- Directives and regulations
- Technical documentation and evidence of compliance
- Enforcement
- Producer registration
- Batteries Directive
Course Cost: £299 + VAT
Dates: by arrangement.
Book your course by phoning us on 01298 873800 with the date you wish to attend and number of places you wish to book.
Tailored Training
We also run tailored training courses, either on-site or at our offices, for companies requiring a bespoke approach to training and CE and/or UKCA mark induction. Courses can be designed to your specific products and CE/UKCA marking needs.
Tailored Training is geared specifically to your requirements - we talk to you and take a brief of your needs and then submit training proposals based on those needs. We base tailored training around a series of 'modules', which we have found to be almost universal amongst those companies we provide training to. But of course even the modules can be amended or altered to suit any specifics you require.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend a tailored training course?
We cover all levels of expertise, from basic introductions to CE and UKCA marking through to niche product specialisations, and training for product managers, safety managers and operators at all levels of company structure who are involved in meeting regulatory obligations.
Why should I choose tailored training over scheduled training?
Tailored courses are built to meet your specific needs and are the preferred option if you need to train more than three of your staff, or if you have some very specific product related issues which you would like to examine in more depth.
How do I structure my training course?
Courses are based on a modular structure, enabling you to select the modules that cover your particular interests. We will also adjust the content of these modules through discussions with you in advance of the course and we will ask you for examples of your specific product issues so we can ensure these are covered during the session.
Designing your course
Modules can be combined to form daylong training programmes or taken module-by-module over a longer period.
Starting with a general introduction to CE and UKCA marking, you will gain general knowledge of the CE and UKCA marking processes. Follow up with key directive modules of your choice for an introduction to the directives applicable to you, progressing to one of our issue focused additional modules if required. The course can also include a CE and/or UKCA surgery where you will have the opportunity to discuss specific issues and/or one of our practical sessions, giving you hands-on experience of the CE and UKCA marking processes.
Modules
The following are examples of the modules we offer:
- General Introduction to CE and UKCA Marking (this module will be included if required.)
Key Directive Modules
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
- Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
- Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
- Machinery Directive
- ATEX Equipment Directive
- Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
- Provisions and Use of Work Equipment Regulation (PUWER)
- EcoDesign Directive
- Registration Evaluation Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH)
- Environmental Directives ( WEEE & RoHS)
Additional Modules
- Lifting accessories
- Wind turbines
- Electrical equipment of machinery
- Safety-related control systems for machinery
- Protective devices for machinery
- Risk assessments and compliance for machinery
- Buying machinery - responsibilities
- ATEX and mechanical sources of ignition
- ATEX and electrical sources of ignition
- Hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power
- Access to machinery
- Markings, signs and warnings for machinery
- Instruction manuals
- Integration of coordinated machinery
- Guards and interlocks for machinery
- Ergonomics, man-machine interface, displays and actuators
- Assessment of electrical goods to EN 60335
- Laboratory equipment
