To ensure learners are well prepared for the Certified PUWER Assessor (CPA) course, we ask all candidates to submit evidence of prior learning and relevant experience. This is part of the course process and ensures you are likely to succeed and benefit from the training.
You may purchase your seat and register yourself immediately. However, your registration with the awarding body will not be confirmed until your EPL has been reviewed and approved.
You must demonstrate prior learning or experience in the following areas:
PUWER Awareness
You understand the basics of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).
Evidence could include:
Training certificates (in-house or external)
Risk assessments or reports referencing PUWER
A short written summary of how you apply PUWER in your role
Familiarity with Machinery and Maintenance Practices
You’ve worked with or around machinery and are familiar with its operation and maintenance.
Evidence could include:
Job descriptions or CV
Maintenance schedules or logbooks
Supervisor testimonials
Photos or checklists used on-site
Understanding of Safety-Critical Features and Components
You can identify significant features and components such as
Power and control systems (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic)
OEM training, vocational qualifications, or work-based examples
Written or visual explanation of common safety features encountered in your work
Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification Skills
You’ve contributed to or led risk assessments, hazard identification, or inspection activities.
Evidence could include
Completed risk assessments (redacted if needed)
Training in risk management or inspection techniques
A summary of your involvement in safety activities
Communication and Report Writing
You can produce written inspection notes, reports, or technical summaries.
Evidence could include
Sample reports or notes
A short written reflection or summary
Confirmation from an employer of your written responsibilities
Technical or Trade Experience (Desirable)
You have formal or informal technical training or trade experience in engineering, maintenance, or health & safety.
This strengthens your application but is not mandatory.
Examples of How Common Roles Typically Meet These Requirements
Maintenance Engineer
Typically meets all criteria directly with supporting documents available.
PUWER Awareness: Regularly works under PUWER compliance as part of maintenance schedules and breakdown response.
Machinery Familiarity: Hands-on experience with multiple equipment types and fault-finding.
Safety-Critical Knowledge: Familiar with isolation, emergency stop systems, and stored energy sources.
Risk Assessment: Participates in maintenance risk assessments and post-fault inspections.
Report Writing: Logs breakdowns and planned maintenance, often via CMMS or inspection forms.
Project Engineer
May need to supplement with a PUWER-specific CPD record or summary but typically meets all core requirements.
PUWER Awareness: Considers PUWER in project planning and equipment specification.
Machinery Familiarity: Oversees installation, commissioning, and modification of machinery.
Safety-Critical Knowledge: Understands integration of control systems, energy sources, and safety components.
Risk Assessment: Leads or contributes to design-phase and commissioning risk assessments.
Report Writing: Documents project stages, design intent, and compliance considerations.
Health & Safety Officer / Manager
If machinery knowledge is indirect, a short written explanation or testimonial may be requested to confirm confidence in identifying key safety features.
PUWER Awareness: Advises on PUWER compliance, audits equipment, and writes procedures.
Machinery Familiarity: May not operate machinery but understands equipment types and associated risks through inspections.
Safety-Critical Knowledge: Familiar with isolation procedures, guarding requirements, and hazard controls.
Risk Assessment: Trains others, leads risk assessments, and reviews control measures regularly.
Report Writing: Produces risk assessments, audit findings, and policy documents.
Next Steps
After purchasing your seat, you’ll be invited to complete a short Evidence of Prior Learning checklist and upload supporting information. Our team will review your submission and confirm your registration with the awarding body.
Terms and Conditions
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Terms & Conditions – Training Seat Purchase
Seat Purchase vs. Booking
Purchasing a training seat does not commit you to a specific course date. You may assign your seat to any upcoming course, subject to availability.
Deposit Commitment
A £250 deposit is included in the seat price. The deposit becomes committed only when a seat is assigned to a specific course date. If a date is selected during purchase, the deposit is committed immediately.
Learner Eligibility
All learners must provide evidence of prior learning and meet the minimum entry requirements before attending the course.
It is the learner’s responsibility to submit this evidence in advance.
If a learner fails to provide suitable evidence or does not meet the criteria, the seat will be cancelled.
If the seat has not been assigned to a course date, a full refund will be issued.
If the seat has already been booked onto a course, the deposit will be retained and the balance refunded.
Rescheduling Policy
Once a seat is assigned to a course date, the deposit becomes non-refundable and non-transferable. Rescheduling will require a new deposit to confirm the new booking.
Cancellations
If you cancel a booking after assigning a date, your deposit will be retained. Refunds of any remaining balance may be offered at our discretion with at least 14 days' notice.
Course Delivery
We reserve the right to reschedule courses or change delivery details (e.g., venue, trainer) if required. Notice will be given as early as possible.
Certification Requirement
Certification is issued only upon successful completion of the training and full attendance. Late arrivals or early departures may result in non-certification.
Premium Tier Additions
Remote support and RiskMach access included in Premium packages are non-transferable and must be used within 12 months of assigning a course date.
Travel and Accommodation
We recommend that learners use flexible or refundable travel and accommodation options. Spiers Group is not liable for any third-party costs incurred due to rescheduling or cancellation.
You have selected a specific course date, the seats will be reserved for days. Failure to pay for this may result in the loss of reservation for that particular date and a new date will need to be chosen.
Before purchasing the seats we need to take details of the person responsible for organising the booking. These details may be changed at a later date.
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