This 1-day CE Marking Awareness course delivers a clear, practical introduction to the CE Marking process and the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

Designed for accessibility, it breaks down key terms, concepts and legal duties using real-world examples and visual references to help delegates build a confident baseline understanding of machinery compliance.

Key learning objectives

Participants will gain insight into how CE Marking fits within the broader UK and EU legal landscape, including the role and significance of the Essential Health and Safety Requirements.

The course demystifies harmonised standards and how they support presumption of conformity, before introducing the core principles of safe integration and the three-step approach to risk reduction at the design stage.

Delegates will also receive a practical overview of the purpose and content of a Technical File, alongside the requirements for Declarations of Conformity and Incorporation.

The content is hands-on, straightforward and focused on helping delegates recognise what robust machinery compliance looks like in real operational environments.

Who is this course for?

This awareness-level programme is designed for individuals who need a clear, foundational understanding of CE Marking without delving into complex technical detail. It is particularly suited to:

• Mechanical, Electrical and Multi-skilled Engineers
• Maintenance Engineers and Technicians
• Production, Operations and Shift Supervisors
• Machine Operators, Setters and Line Leaders with an interest in compliance
• Health & Safety Practitioners requiring a general understanding of CE Marking
• Purchasing and Procurement Personnel involved in sourcing machinery
• Graduate Engineers and new members of design or project teams

Delivery format

This one-day programme can be delivered face-to-face either at ST&L’s dedicated training facility or at your own premises.

The session blends presentations, visual examples, group discussion and Q&A to ensure delegates can easily connect the concepts to their own machinery and operational environment.

This delivery approach makes the programme suitable for both individual delegates and organisations looking to build CE Marking awareness across their engineering or operational teams.

All participants receive an attendance certificate upon completion.

Pricing and options

• Public programme at ST&L’s venue: £300 per delegate (ex VAT).
• In-house at your venue: £3,750 (ex VAT) per session for up to 10 delegates.

The aims of this 1-day CE Marking Awareness course are to:

• Provide a clear and pragmatic overview of the CE Marking pathway for machinery.
• Strengthen understanding of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and its core compliance obligations.
• Demonstrate how harmonised European and International standards underpin legal conformity and support presumption of conformity.
• Introduce foundational principles of safe integration and design-risk assessment.
• Outline, in straightforward terms, the essential components of a Technical Construction File and the required content of Declarations of Conformity or Incorporation.

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Provide a high-level overview of the CE Marking pathway and demonstrate how the associated directives are implemented into UK legislation.
• Clarify the intent, application and core terminology set out in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
• Outline the purpose and significance of the Essential Health and Safety Requirements and their role in achieving compliant design.
• Explain the foundational function of harmonised standards and how their application supports presumption of conformity.
• Summarise the principles of safe integration and outline the 3-step methodology applied within design risk assessments.
• Identify the key elements required for a Technical File and outline the purpose of both Declarations of Conformity and Declarations of Incorporation.