Objective
Few engineers are fully familiar with all aspects of machinery safety regulations, standards, and risk management technologies. This City & Guilds Assured course, delivered by Pilz, provides a comprehensive, structured training package suitable for electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and engineering managers.
Through a combination of classroom learning, practical exercises, and assessments, delegates will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure safe machine operation, compliance with regulations, and the ability to CE mark machinery.
Why Take This Course?
- Earn a Recognised Certification: Gain a City & Guilds Assured Digital Credential and paper certificate.
- Comprehensive Machinery Safety Knowledge: Covers risk assessment, control systems, wiring, and safety guarding.
- CE Marking Awareness: Learn the principles of CE marking requirements, including Machinery, EMC, and Low Voltage Directives.
- Hands-On Practical Training: Includes wiring exercises, risk assessments, and fault monitoring to apply skills in real-world scenarios.
- CPD Accreditation: Equivalent to 28 CPD hours, allowing participants to track their professional development.
Course Agenda
Day 1: Safety Regulations & CE Marking (30th June)
- Introduction to Machinery Safety
- Health & Safety at Work Regulations
- CE Marking Overview – Understanding Machinery, EMC, and Low Voltage Directives
- Harmonised Standards Structure
- Module Assessments Throughout the Day
Day 2: Electrical Safety & Control Systems (1st July)
- BS EN 60204-1 – Safety of Machinery: Electrical Equipment of Machines
- EN ISO 13849-1 – Safety of Machinery: Safety-Related Parts of Control Systems
- Machine Guarding Principles & Applications
- Module Assessments Throughout the Day
Day 3: Practical Wiring & Equipment Safety (2nd July)
- Hands-On Wiring Exercises for E-Stop Circuits with Fault Monitoring
- Practical Wiring Session on Guard Switches, Two-Hand Control Systems, and Fault Indication
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998
- Module Assessments Throughout the Day
Day 4: Risk Assessment & Final Certification (3rd July)
- BS EN ISO 12100 – Risk Assessment Concepts & Theory
- Practical Risk Assessment Methods
- Temporary Safety Measures
- Final Assessments & Certification
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
✔ Electrical Engineers
✔ Mechanical Engineers
✔ Engineering Managers
✔ Safety Officers & Compliance Specialists
Certification & CPD Accreditation
- City & Guilds Assured Machinery Safety Certificate
- City & Guilds Assured Digital Credential – Shareable, verifiable, and trackable
- Equivalent to 28 CPD Hours for professional development
Additional Information
- Location: Delivered by Pilz
- Course Duration: 4 Days
- Fee: £1,625 + VAT per person
- Participants: Limited to 8 per session
To prepare for the course, we recommend reading the Pilz Safety Compendium for an introduction to key safety concepts.