Course Overview

This City & Guilds accredited course will enable you to gain the knowledge required to carry out the role of Competent or Skilled Person (Mechanical) and can assist in demonstrating competence during the formal appointment process. Many organisations have adopted JSP 375 Volume 3 Chapter 4 (or parts thereof) as the basis for a Safe System of Work as applied to mechanical systems. For practicable commonality this course is based on the content of this document together with HSG 253 Safe Isolation of Equipment.

Mechanical and Pressure Systems practical session

Strebel boiler system used for Mechanical and Pressure Systems courses

Who is This Course For?

This is aimed at mechanical staff with responsibility for the operation or maintenance of installed mechanical plant and who may be nominated as a Competent or Skilled Person within their organisation.

Key Learning Areas

Technical overview of mechanical systems components
Requirements of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations
Safe system of work associated with mechanical systems
Receipt of safety documentation
Practical exercises in the isolation of mechanical equipment

Course Schedule

Day	Morning	Afternoon
One	Introduction Fundamental Principles of Applied Heat & Mechanics Mechanical Systems & Components - Combustion of Fuels	Outline Structure of UK Legislation Organisation & Management for Compliance
Two	Day 1 Review Mechanical Systems - Risk Assessment & Means of Isolation Implementation of the SSOW (Fixed & Documented Systems)	Isolation Exercise(s) Assessment(s)

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Course Training Team

Andy Cresswell

Mechanical Training Manager

Andy has over 36 years experience in the Mechanical Industry. He is a qualified mechanical engineer, and has worked within various Mechanical roles spanning over 23 years.