Directive 2014/68/UE (PED) — Appreciation and Interpretation
Comprehensive walkthrough of the European Pressure Equipment Directive.
Who is this course for?
Employees, collaborators and consultants of organisations that manufacture pressure equipment or components and parts for them, as well as services (engineering, NDE, heat treatment etc.) that have an impact on their manufacture. All personnel involved in the development or verification of a QMS in the sector. All interested persons who wish to have knowledge of this directive.
Learning objectives — by the end of this course you will be able to:
- Apply the definitions and scope (exclusions, similarities with other directives)
- Classify pressure equipment and assemblies
- Apply the obligations of manufacturers and other economic operators
- Classify fluids by group
- Navigate the Conformity Assessment Modules
- Apply Material Approvals (Harmonised Standards & PMA)
- Identify roles of Notified Bodies, User Inspectorates and Recognised Third Parties
- Apply Essential Safety Requirements for pressure equipment and assemblies
- Categorise equipment via Conformity Assessment Tables
- Apply detailed Conformity Assessment Procedures
- Prepare the Declaration of Conformity and apply CE Marking
Course contents
- Scope, exclusions and similarities with other Directives
- Technical requirements — classification of pressure equipment and assemblies
- Obligations of manufacturers and economic operators
- Classification of fluids
- Conformity Assessment Modules
- Material Approvals
- Notified Bodies, User Inspectorates, Recognised Third Parties
- Essential Safety Requirements
- Conformity Assessment tables — categorisation
- Declaration of Conformity and CE marking
Requirements to access the course
No specific entry requirements; basic knowledge of pressure equipment technology is recommended to maximise effectiveness.
Delivery method
In-person course — at a date and location agreed with you, or at a venue indicated by us in accordance with the C&P calendar. Course materials include the delegate handout (PDF). Selected introductory presentations can also be delivered by distance learning.
Certificate
All attendees receive a course attendance certificate. Auditor-grade courses include a final examination — successful candidates receive a qualified-pass certificate aligned with the audit qualification requirements of ISO 19011.