Proqual Level 2 Award in Machinery Safety for Maintenance Engineers

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Course Overview

What is this course

The ProQual Level 2 Award in Machinery Safety for Maintenance Engineers is a specialized qualification designed for individuals responsible for maintaining, servicing, and inspecting machinery in industrial environments. As machinery becomes increasingly complex and automated, this course equips maintenance professionals with the essential knowledge and safety protocols needed to carry out their duties effectively while ensuring workplace safety.

Focusing on the unique challenges faced by maintenance engineers, the qualification covers critical areas such as lockout/tagout procedures, hazard identification, risk control measures, and emergency response protocols. Learners gain the skills required to minimize risks, prevent accidents, and maintain compliance with current health and safety legislation.

This program is suitable for both new and experienced maintenance engineers seeking to strengthen their understanding of machinery safety. With practical, real-world training, participants can immediately apply their learning in manufacturing plants, production facilities, and engineering settings. The course also builds confidence in managing safety-critical tasks and making sound decisions under pressure.

Employers across the industrial and engineering sectors highly value professionals who can balance machine efficiency with workplace safety. By reducing downtime, accidents, and legal risks, this qualification supports both individual career development and organizational success. Ultimately, the ProQual Level 2 Award in Machinery Safety for Maintenance Engineers enhances technical competence, promotes regulatory compliance, and fosters a proactive safety culture within maintenance teams.

Prerequisites

Course Entry Requirements

The ProQual Level 2 Award in Machinery Safety for Maintenance Engineers is designed for individuals working in or preparing for roles involving the maintenance, servicing, and inspection of industrial machinery. To enrol, candidates should meet the following criteria:

  • Learners must be 18 years of age or above at the time of registration.
  • A Level 1 qualification in any discipline, or equivalent workplace experience, is recommended.
  • Candidates should have a basic understanding of machinery operations, workplace safety practices, and industrial environments to support successful progression.
  • Good English language and communication skills are required to engage with course materials, complete assessments, and participate effectively in practical training activities.

Course Content

Detailed Curriculum Structure

To achieve the Proqual Level 2 Award in Machinery Safety for Maintenance Engineers: Candidates must complete the following single Mandatory unit of 50 Guided Learning Hour.

  • Understand the legal requirements associated with Safety of Machinery and how to comply with them
  • Understand basic terminology, principles and a methodology for achieving safety in the design of machinery
  • . Understand inclusions and exclusions from Machinery Safety standards
  • Understand how to identify limits of Machinery, identify Hazards, Assess Risk & Reduce risks
  • Understand the importance of safe design and how to limit exposure to hazards
  • . Understand design considerations for Safetyrelated parts of control systems (SRP/CS)
  • Understand the validation process for the safety functions, categories and performance levels for the safety-related parts of control systems.
  • Understand the importance of markings, signs, symbols, warning pictograms and accompanying documents

Course Features

4-6 Months

01 Mandatory Units

Online Learning

Assessment Based

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