Course Curriculum

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 00:16:00
Selection and Conformity of Work Equipment 00:17:00
Safe Functionality of Work Equipment 00:15:00
Inspection and Risk Assessment 00:15:00
Maintenance and Training of Work Equipment 00:17:00

Course Overview

PUWER rules exist to keep people safe around machinery and work equipment, and understanding them properly is a must for many UK workplaces. Getting this wrong can lead to serious accidents, so proper training really does matter.

This course covers the full basics of PUWER, from choosing the right equipment to keeping it safe and working correctly. You’ll learn how to inspect equipment, carry out risk assessments, and understand the training and maintenance needed to stay compliant. It gives you a clear, step-by-step understanding of how these regulations work in practice.

Whether you manage a team, oversee equipment, or want to strengthen your health and safety knowledge, this course builds skills you can use straight away. You’ll finish with a solid grasp of PUWER requirements and the confidence to help keep any workplace safe and compliant.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the purpose and requirements of PUWER regulations
  • Select work equipment that meets proper safety and conformity standards
  • Ensure equipment functions safely during everyday use
  • Carry out inspections and thorough risk assessments correctly
  • Identify maintenance needs to keep equipment safe and compliant
  • Understand the training required to meet PUWER standards
  • Support safer workplaces through proper equipment management and PUWER compliance

Your Benefits by Learning with ‘Cambridge Open Academy’

  • Accreditation: Showcase your ability with our accredited PUWER to potential employers.
  • Free Certificate: Get a Free Digital Certificate upon successful completion of the PUWER
  • Flexibility: Learn virtually from anywhere, anytime at your own pace and
  • Advance Your Career: Upskill to impress your employers and land your dream job or long-awaited promotion.
  • Immediately Applicable Coursework: Keep up with the latest skill trend by putting your skillsets to work.
  • Affordability: Save big with our online PUWER as it not only suits your professional needs but also fits within your budget.
  • Tutor Support: Get tutor support on weekdays, 9-5 am, and our dedicated 24/7 customer support.
  • Lifetime Access: Achieve lifetime access to the top-notch expertly crafted course materials.

Our Specialised Delivery Method:

  • Interactive Learning Materials: The course modules were created using an EdTech industry-recognised tool to keep you engaged at all times. With this tool, you get interactive, engaging and top-notch course contents. In our courses, you can take advantage of features like—
    • Drop Down Menu
    • Drag and Drop
    • Flash Card
    • Label Graphic
    • Timeline View
  • Responsiveness: In light of contemporary mobile and point-of-need learning trends, our courses are designed to be intrinsically dynamic and provide you with the ultimate eLearning solution. These courses will adapt to any gadget without any extra software.
  • Learner Friendly Navigation: Our courses are also quite simple to navigate for any learner. These courses are designed with simplicity and a modern flow that appeals to a wide range of learning audiences, regardless of their technological background and gadgets.
  • Elegant Outline: Our courses are visually appealing, where you can —
    • track your progress on the left-side navigation toolbar.
    • engage in drag-and-drop sorting activities and 
    • use the multiple response question to test your understanding of course topics.

With your newly acquired skills from this course can help you

  • Increase Your Hireability.
  • Make Yourself a Valuable Asset
  • Get Your Long-awaited Promotion.
  • Boost Your Pay-scale
  • Better Your Productivity

Certification:

Once you have successfully completed the PUWER course, you will receive a PDF certificate completely free of cost as a proof of your accomplishment. The hardcopy certificate is also available for the cost of £9.99.

Note: Delivery of hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. However, to obtain a hardcopy certificate, International students will have to pay additional fees based on their location.

Who is this course for?

This PUWER course is developed for people who wish to excel in their professional and personal life. Learn from industry leaders and interact with a global network of experts by enrolling in this PUWER course.

Requirements

Enrolling in our PUWER course does not require any prior knowledge or experience. All that is required is an internet-connected gadget and a passion to learn.

Career Path

  • Health and Safety Advisor / Officer
    Advise organisations on PUWER compliance, conduct risk assessments for work equipment, deliver training, and ensure safe operation and maintenance of machinery.
    Salary: £26,000 – £48,000 per year (starting around £23k–£32k, higher with experience or in high-risk sectors)
  • PUWER / Machinery Safety Inspector or Assessor
    Perform on-site PUWER inspections and thorough examinations of work equipment, identify hazards, produce compliance reports, and recommend remedial actions for employers.
    Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 per year (contract/day rates often £300–£400+)
  • HSE / Health & Safety Manager
    Oversee PUWER and broader health & safety policies across sites or departments, manage compliance programmes, lead audits, and drive safety culture improvements.
    Salary: £45,000 – £65,000+ per year (senior roles higher)
  • Lifting Equipment / Engineer Surveyor (with PUWER focus)
    Specialise in inspecting lifting and work equipment under PUWER/LOLER, provide technical reports, and support maintenance/compliance for industrial clients.
    Salary: £39,000 – £55,000 per year (plus benefits like car allowance)
  • Maintenance Supervisor / Engineer (PUWER-compliant)
    Manage equipment maintenance schedules, ensure PUWER conformity through inspections and training, and coordinate safe functionality of plant and machinery in manufacturing or facilities.
    Salary: £32,000 – £50,000 per year
  • Health & Safety Consultant (freelance/specialist)
    Provide independent PUWER audits, risk assessments, and compliance training to multiple clients, often focusing on machinery safety in construction or engineering sectors.
    Salary: £45,000 – £75,000+ per year

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can order a certificate as proof of your achievement.

A PDF certificate is available for £5.99. You can also request a hardcopy certificate for £9.99.

Delivery of the hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. For international learners, an additional delivery charge will apply based on the destination country.

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