Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) – Overview Training

Why choose this course

Complying with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED 2014/68/EU) is essential for any organisation placing or putting pressure equipment into service within the EU or UK. Whether you're handling PED Category 1, 2, or 3 requirements, this course helps you build the knowledge needed to apply the directive correctly and confidently.

Designed to support your understanding of compliance for pressure equipment, this practical training includes real-world examples and expert-led activities that cover the full PED scope, from classification and conformity assessment to CE marking requirements and technical documentation.

Who is this course for 

This course is ideal for anyone involved in manufacturing, distributing, procuring, or commissioning pressure equipment.

It’s especially relevant for:

• Engineers and operations staff working with pressure systems
• Quality managers responsible for compliance for pressure equipment
• Procurement professionals working within regulated supply chains
• Anyone new to the PED Pressure Equipment Directive or needing a refresher on EU and UK requirements

What you will learn 

By the end of the course, you will:

• Understand the Pressure Equipment Directive EU 2014/68/EU and its structure
• Identify the scope, exclusions, and stakeholder responsibilities under the directive
• Classify products and assemblies, including PED Category 1, 2 and 3 requirements
• Describe conformity assessment procedures and how to select the correct route
• Apply the essential safety requirements (ESRs) of the PED
• Explain the role of the notified body in the assessment process
• Understand the requirements for CE marking and when CE marking is not required
• Prepare the required technical documentation and Declaration of Conformity
• Recognise UK-specific regulations that apply post-Brexit

Course overview