In today’s fast-evolving industrial landscape, machinery safety is more critical than ever. Yet few engineers have a complete understanding of the complex web of safety regulations, standards, and risk management practices.
That’s where Pilz’s City & Guilds Assured Machinery Safety Course steps in, offering a structured, comprehensive training program designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and confidence to ensure machinery compliance and operational safety.
Why Take This Course?
Whether you’re an electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, or engineering manager, this four-day course delivers a well-rounded education in machinery safety, from legal frameworks to hands-on implementation. Here’s what makes it stand out:
- Earn a Recognised Qualification: Earn a City & Guilds Assured Digital Credential and printed certificate, enhancing your professional credibility.
- Comprehensive Safety Knowledge: Learn about risk assessment, electrical safety, safety-related control systems, and machinery guarding. Everything you need to design and maintain safe systems.
- CE Marking Made Clear: Learn the principles of CE marking requirements, including Machinery, EMC, and Low Voltage Directives.
- Real-World, Practical Training: Engage in hands-on sessions including wiring, fault monitoring, and safety assessments to bring theoretical knowledge into practical application.
- Track Your CPD: The course is equivalent to 28 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), helping you meet professional body requirements.
What’s Covered? A Look at the 4-Day Agenda
Day 1: Safety Regulations & CE Marking
- Introduction to machinery safety concepts
- Health & Safety at Work Act and regulations
- CE marking fundamentals: Machinery, EMC, Low Voltage
- Overview of harmonised standards
- Knowledge checks and assessments
Day 2: Electrical Safety & Control Systems
- BS EN 60204-1: Electrical safety for machines
- EN ISO 13849-1: Control system safety
- Machine guarding principles
- Daily assessments to reinforce learning
Day 3: Practical Wiring & Equipment Safety
- Hands-on exercises with E-Stop circuits and fault monitoring
- Practical work on guard switches and two-hand control
- Understanding PUWER 1998
- Real-time safety assessments
Day 4: Risk Assessment & Final Certification
- BS EN ISO 12100: Risk assessment theory and application
- Temporary safety measures
- Final assessments and certification ceremony
Who Should Attend?
This course is specifically designed for professionals involved in machinery safety, compliance, or equipment design. Electrical and mechanical engineers will benefit from its structured approach to technical standards, while engineering managers will gain a clear framework for ensuring legal and operational compliance. It’s also highly relevant for safety officers and compliance specialists who need to align systems with industry regulations and best practices.
Certification and CPD Credits
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a City & Guilds Assured Machinery Safety Certificate along with a digital credential that can be shared, verified, and tracked online. In addition, the training counts toward 28 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), making it a valuable milestone for those maintaining or working toward professional accreditation.
Key Outcomes
By the end of the course, attendees will have a thorough understanding of key machinery safety regulations such as the Health & Safety at Work Act and PUWER 1998, along with the requirements of CE marking. They will be able to conduct structured risk assessments in line with ISO 12100, apply safety standards like BS EN 60204-1 and EN ISO 13849-1, and carry out practical tasks such as wiring E-Stop circuits, configuring guard switches, and monitoring system faults. Most importantly, participants will walk away with the ability to design and implement compliant machinery safety systems, and the formal recognition to prove it.
Course Details
- Duration: 4 Days
- Cost: £1,625 + VAT
- Capacity: Limited to 8 participants per session
Ready to Take Control of Machinery Safety?
This course is more than a certificate. It’s a career investment. With structured training, hands-on experience, and industry-recognised credentials, the City & Guilds Assured Machinery Safety Course by Pilz prepares engineers to take responsibility for safer, smarter machine systems.
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