Upcoming training & events

6 - 8 May 2025

3 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is for Authorised Persons (Lifts) working in the healthcare environment who require refresher training. We suggested that refresher training for Authorised Persons (Lifts) should be carried out every 3 years. You should previously have completed a full course Authorised Person (Lifts) course.

6 - 8 May 2025

3 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is for learners who have previously attended medical gas pipeline systems training for Authorised Persons and who require updating on current guidance and best practice.

Wed 7 May 2025

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

This course will raise the awareness of the hazards and dangers associated with electrical equipment and machines and demonstrate safe methods of work accordingly

7 - 8 May 2025

2 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This Course offers a model, drawn from HTM-00, that will give organisations a Robust Assurance Framework in which to operate in and the use of Safety Cases to manage risks as low as reasonably practicable .

Wed 7 May 2025

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

This course is for healthcare staff required to operate and/or weekly test surgical washer disinfectors using thermal disinfection.

Thu 8 May 2025

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

This course is aimed at electricians, maintenance staff and engineers who may be nominated as a Competent/Skilled Person working in the healthcare environment and in accordance with HTM 06-02 as, or aspiring to, the role of Competent/Skilled Person Electrical

Thu 8 May 2025

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

This course is for estates & facilities management staff with responsibility for the provision of safe and suitable healthcare facilities in accordance with official Best Practice and CQC requirements. It provides a concise introduction and overview of Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs). It is particularly suitable for Directors and Heads of Estates & Facilities who are required to fulfil the role of Designated Person/Responsible Person, as well as estates teams with responsibility for implementing best p

8 - 9 May 2025

2 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 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.

12 - 16 May 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 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.

12 - 16 May 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 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.

12 - 16 May 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is aimed for electrically experienced technicians and engineers, who are working towards being considered for appointment as an Authorised Person (LV) in accordance with the formal appointment process in the HTM 06-02.

12 - 16 May 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 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.

12 - 16 May 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is aimed at National Health staff and contractors required to perform the duties of a Competent Person (Decontamination) as defined in NHS Guidance. Pharmaceutical staff could find this course of benefit as evidence of training.

12 - 14 May 2025

3 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is for Responsible Persons working within the area of water safety. As well as Legionella, it considers the management of other hazards and risks too. In addition to the roles and responsibilities for maintaining safe water systems, this course will develop your ability to assess your organisation's current level of compliance and exposure to risks and give you the knowledge and skills to take action to improve compliance and reduce risks.

Mon 12 May 2025

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

This course is for staff employed in EBME departments with responsibility for manufacturing medical gas hoses on-site. It is also suited to healthcare personnel who also inspect, test and replace medical gas hoses.

Thu 15 May 2025

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

This course is for Responsible Persons working within the area of water safety who require refresher training. In addition to the roles and responsibilities for maintaining safe water systems, this course will develop your ability to assess your organisation's current level of compliance and exposure to risks and give you the knowledge and skills to take action to improve compliance and reduce risks.

19 - 23 May 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 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.

19 - 23 May 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Steam Shell Boilers (Category 2) This course is designed for practicing boilerhouse operators or those who are responsible for managing a boilerhouse and its operators. Delegates can also attend who are working on boilers such as commissioning engineers or boiler service engineers.

19 - 23 May 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Steam Shell Boilers (Category 2) BOAS is valid for 5 years so this course is for operators, managers, commissioning engineers or boiler service engineers who are BOAS accredited. This course should be taken on or before the 5th anniversary of gaining BOAS.

19 - 23 May 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This introductory course looks at the practical aspects of the measurement and maintenance of hospital ventilation systems. It includes many practical exercises that provide the learner with an opportunity to form a detailed understanding of the requirements of Health Technical Memorandum 03-01.

19 - 21 May 2025

3 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is aimed at Engineer Surveyors undergoing training for the periodic thorough examination of lifts.

19 - 20 May 2025

2 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is ideal for those who would like to become an MHFAider® to: Gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health Be confident starting a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support Alongside the best evidence-based Mental Health First Aid training, MHFAiders are also provided with three-year access to ongoing learning and support through the MHFAider Support App®.

19 - 23 May 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is aimed at National Health Service staff or contractors required to carry out periodic testing of surgical instrument washer-disinfectors employing thermal disinfection as defined in NHS guidance (HTM, SHTM, WHTM).

27 - 29 May 2025

3 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is for Authorised Persons (LV) who have successfully completed a full AP low 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.

27 - 30 May 2025

4 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 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.

27 - 28 May 2025

2 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course delivers guidance on how to deliver and manage verification and validation of ventilation systems used in the healthcare environment, as defined in HTM 03-01 Specialised Ventilation for Healthcare Premises and other NHS Guidance. The course would be relevant to any staff member wishing to undertake the inspection, verification or validation of new, existing or modified or refurbished systems.

28 - 30 May 2025

3 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is for learners who have previously attended medical gas pipeline systems training for Competent Persons and who now require updating on current guidance and best practice.

28 - 29 May 2025

2 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is for learners who have previously attended medical gas pipeline systems training for Competent Persons and who now require updating on current guidance and best practice.

28 - 30 May 2025

3 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is for technicians who are responsible for testing endoscope drying cabinets.

28 - 30 May 2025

3 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The aim of this course is to provide clinical engineers with the underpinning knowledge of network systems and cybersecurity principles to be able to, interrogate, test and repair interconnected medical devices.

2 - 13 Jun 2025

2 Weeks

This course is for electrical engineering staff working in the healthcare environment and in accordance with HTM 06-03, nominated to the role of Authorised Person (HV). Learners must have a firm understanding of basic electrical principles and theory prior to attending this course.

2 - 6 Jun 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 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.

2 - 6 Jun 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 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.

2 - 6 Jun 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is for staff whose duties include the installation and maintenance of medical gas pipeline systems. It is particularly relevant for those who are (or will be) designated Competent Persons in a healthcare organisation or are employees of contractors performing such works.

2 - 4 Jun 2025

3 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is for healthcare technicians working within the area of water safety in a healthcare environment. It goes beyond traditional Legionella and Pseudomonas training, covering the physical, chemical and microbiological risks associated with water distribution systems within healthcare buildings, as well as the role of the Water Safety Group and Water Safety Plan.

Mon 2 Jun 2025

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

Test course

4 - 5 Jun 2025

2 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Estates Officers with operational roles, who may be required to manage backlog maintenance items that fall within a Trust’s Capital funding category. Alternatively, recently appointed Capital Projects Managers involved in the delivery of an NHS Trust Capital Programme.

5 - 6 Jun 2025

2 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is for Responsible and Authorised Persons working within the area of water safety in a healthcare environment and who require refresher training. It goes beyond traditional Legionella and Pseudomonas training, covering the physical, chemical and microbiological risks associated with water distribution systems within healthcare buildings, as well as the role of the Water Safety Group and Water Safety Plan.

9 - 13 Jun 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 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.

9 - 20 Jun 2025

2 Weeks

The course is ideally suited to those with some knowledge of instrumentation but lacking experience with biomedical systems. Learners will gain confidence in working with biomedical equipment by carrying out structured, practical assignments on equipment covered during the course.

9 - 13 Jun 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This introductory course looks at the practical aspects of the measurement and maintenance of hospital ventilation systems. It includes many practical exercises that provide the learner with an opportunity to form a detailed understanding of the requirements of Health Technical Memorandum 03-01.

9 - 11 Jun 2025

3 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The course will provide those experienced in general fire safety with the specialist understanding required to apply fire precaution and techniques to the healthcare environment.

9 - 13 Jun 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is aimed at National Health Service staff and others in the private sector who have responsibility for the management and production of all sterile services and goods. These include Sterile Services managers, supervisors and those designated the ‘User’ as defined in NHS guidance.

16 - 20 Jun 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This programme is suited for individuals currently in a management position dealing with engineering aspects of an organisation’s decontamination equipment and day to day operational management. It would also be applicable to the Competent Person (Decontamination), CP(D), wishing to progress their career.

16 - 20 Jun 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is aimed for electrically experienced technicians and engineers, who are working towards being considered for appointment as an Authorised Person (LV) in accordance with the formal appointment process in the HTM 06-02.

16 - 20 Jun 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is aimed at National Health staff and contractors required to perform the duties of a Competent Person (Decontamination) as defined in NHS Guidance. Pharmaceutical staff could find this course of benefit as evidence of training.

16 - 18 Jun 2025

3 days, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course provides the knowledge and skills for people involved in the management of flexible endoscope decontamination, either in dedicated endoscope units or sterile services departments; Users, decontamination leads and estate managers. This course does NOT cover the hands-on practice of decontamination (by the Operator) and periodic testing of automated endoscope reprocessors.

16 - 20 Jun 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is for non-electrical staff required to work on and around electrical machines and equipment. Learners must be able to demonstrate adequate knowledge of BS 7671 prior to attending the course.

16 - 20 Jun 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is for Responsible and Authorised Persons working within the area of water safety in a healthcare environment. It goes beyond traditional Legionella and Pseudomonas training, covering the physical, chemical and microbiological risks associated with water distribution systems within healthcare buildings, as well as the role of the Water Safety Group and Water Safety Plan.

Thu 19 Jun 2025

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

Health Technical Memorandum 04-01 requires that any person working on the water distribution systems or cleaning and flushing water outlets must undergo adequate training so that they can gain an understanding of the need for good hygiene. This course is for individuals who require an understanding of water hygiene and microbiological control appropriate to their roles and responsibilities.

23 - 27 Jun 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is for those taking on the role of Authorised Person (MGPS) and who have, or will have, responsibility for the safe operation, installation and maintenance of medical gas pipeline systems. It is particularly suitable for current Competent Persons (MGPS) who require additional training in the role, responsibilities and competencies required for the role of the Authorised Person (MGPS). The course is also suitable for compliance manager who need a management overview.

23 - 27 Jun 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is aimed at National Health Service staff or contractors required to carry out periodic testing of flexible endoscope washer disinfector.

23 - 27 Jun 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course is aimed at building services and or mechanical/electrical engineers new to the repair of electric traction, including MRLs and hydraulic lifts. You are required to have a building services and or mechanical/electrical engineering background and attended either the LAP or RSWC course at Eastwood Park or an equivalent course with another provider. You will need to have completed a pre-course assessment before attendance which will count to your overall pass mark for the course.