January 2026
February 2026
Fire Risk Assessment for Healthcare Premises (HTM Standards & Guidance)
Wotton-under-Edge
2 - 5 Feb 2026
4 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
This course is for experienced hospital fire safety advisors, as well as newly appointed or aspiring hospital fire safety advisors. It is also suitable for others who may require training in fire risk assessment in healthcare premises. Learners must be experienced in healthcare fire safety prior to attending this course, or should have a background in fire safety, with a sound understanding of fire safety principles.
2 - 4 Feb 2026
3 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This course is aimed at Engineer Surveyors undergoing training for the periodic thorough examination of lifts.
2 - 4 Feb 2026
3 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Learners will gain a good grasp of the physiology related to theatre equipment. This will enable them to be confident and fully understand the principles of operation of surgical tables, surgical lighting, and surgical equipment in an operating theatre. The course will enable learners to perform all the required maintenance, safety testing and performance testing of equipment used in an operating theatre.
2 - 6 Feb 2026
1 week, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
This course is for mobile maintenance and service engineering staff required to complete periodic validation and verification tests on small benchtop N or B type sterilizers used in dental or other healthcare clinics. This course is suitable for individuals with prior experience* of testing and/or in-depth maintenance of such equipment.
Safe working on lifts & release of trapped passengers
Wotton-under-Edge
5 - 6 Feb 2026
2 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This course is for those new to working on lift installations. It provides a broad range of competences essential to work safely in a lift environment.
Safety testing of electrical medical equipment (IEC 60601-1 + 62353)
Wotton-under-Edge
Thu 5 Feb 2026
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)
This course is aimed at staff involved in the safety testing of electrical medical equipment who require an update.
9 - 13 Feb 2026
1 week, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
This course is aimed at estates and facilities managers, lift installers, servicing and maintenance contractors & engineering consultants with a responsibility as an Authorised Person for lifts within the healthcare environment.
9 - 20 Feb 2026
2 Weeks
This course is for those taking on the role of Authorised Person (MGPS), with responsibility for the safe operation, installation and maintenance of medical gas pipeline systems. The course is for those with little or no prior knowledge of medical gas pipeline systems and includes a significant proportion of practical work. Theory alongside practical teaching is a fundamental part of the course, including the setting up, operation and modification of the live medical gas system at Eastwood Park.
9 - 13 Feb 2026
1 week, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
This course is for engineering staff responsible for directly managing, overseeing or auditing safe systems of work within the scope of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) for boiler or other stored pressure mechanical systems.
Human waste disinfectors - periodic testing (to NHS guidance)
Wotton-under-Edge
9 - 11 Feb 2026
3 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
This course has been specifically designed for technicians/field service engineers to carry out the periodic testing of human waste container washer-disinfectors, or "bedpan washers", effectively and in compliance with the current standards and guidance.
Large porous load sterilizers - weekly testing (to NHS guidance)
Wotton-under-Edge
9 - 10 Feb 2026
2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
This course is for healthcare staff required to operate and/or weekly test large steam sterilizers used for wrapped surgical instruments and other medical devices. Note: Weekly testing is identified in guidance as a Competent Person (Decontamination) task. Since this is historically due to the necessary access requirements of older sterilizers it is feasible that organisations, with advice from their AE(D), might elect to delegate this task to the responsible users.
9 - 13 Feb 2026
1 week, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The course will provide an excellent foundation for medical engineering staff who are involved in the servicing and maintenance of both Anaesthesia and ventilation equipment in hospitals.
Essentials for Authorising Engineers Lifts (HTM 08 02)
Wotton-under-Edge
10 - 12 Feb 2026
3 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This course provides a means of developing and assessing the knowledge and skills of anyone who is wishing to become an Authorising Engineer, as outlined in NHS guidance. This is a key element of training for those wishing to progress to the role of Authorising Engineer for lifts in the more specialised environment of healthcare engineering.
Wed 11 Feb 2026
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)
During this 1-day course learners will acquire a clear understanding of the principles of energy and sustainability management, helping them to deliver effective programmes of work and significant efficiency savings. The course will focus on a range of topic areas including: utilities procurement and management, technological efficiency improvements, the development of a Trust green plan, as well as the implementation of a Staff behavioural change programme.
Washer disinfectors - weekly testing (to NHS guidance)
Wotton-under-Edge
Wed 11 Feb 2026
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)
This course is for healthcare staff required to operate and/or weekly test surgical washer disinfectors using thermal disinfection.
Endoscope washer disinfectors - weekly testing (to NHS guidance)
Wotton-under-Edge
12 - 13 Feb 2026
2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
This course is for healthcare staff required to operate and/or weekly test endoscope washer disinfectors.
16 - 20 Feb 2026
1 week, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
This course is for Authorised Persons (HV) working within the healthcare sector who have successfully completed a full AP high voltage electrical course and who require an update. The course builds upon previous training experience and updates you with recent changes in the field and current case studies. Prior knowledge and training is essential.
16 - 20 Feb 2026
1 week, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
This course is aimed at managers, technical staff, consultants, contractors and other personnel who require an appreciation of how to manage ventilation systems used in the Healthcare environment contained in HTM 03-01 and other NHS Guidance. The course would be relevant to any staff member wishing to undertake the Authorised Person role. Infection control staff may also find this course useful in deepening their understanding of the subject area.
Fire Safety in Healthcare - Introduction to the Basic Principles (HTM Standards & Guidance)
Wotton-under-Edge
16 - 20 Feb 2026
1 week, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
This course is for those with a limited fire safety background, who require an understanding of the principles of fire safety and application of fire precaution and techniques.