Why choose this course
If you're responsible for designing, manufacturing, or certifying pressure equipment, understanding the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED 2014/68/EU) in detail is essential. This comprehensive two-day course equips you with practical, technical, and regulatory insight to apply the directive with confidence, whether you're working with PED Category 1, 2, or 3 requirements, or ensuring compliance for pressure equipment in the UK and EU.
With a focus on real-world application, this course explores how the PED aligns with design codes and standards, CE marking requirements, and the role of the notified body in the conformity assessment process.
Who is this course for
This course is designed for professionals who already have experience in pressure equipment design, manufacturing or compliance, including:
- Design engineers and technical managers
- QA/QC professionals
- Procurement or production personnel
- Engineering and compliance leads
- Anyone needing a deeper understanding of PED pressure equipment directive requirements
Familiarity with pressure equipment construction standards is recommended.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the purpose and structure of the Pressure Equipment Directive EU 2014/68/EU
- Identify the scope of the PED, including exclusions, definitions and stakeholders
- Classify pressure equipment and assemblies, including PED Category 1, 2 and 3 requirements
- Apply essential safety requirements (ESRs) to various design codes and standards
- Understand the fundamentals of conformity assessment and how to select the appropriate route
- Explain the role and responsibilities of the notified body
- Prepare compliant technical documentation
- Understand requirements for CE marking and know when CE marking is not required
- Take appropriate actions to maintain ongoing compliance for pressure equipment
Course overview
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