Authorised Person Mechanical: Boiler and Pressure Systems
(HXT-APMP)
Authorised Person Mechanical is a 5 day course for engineers in charge of boiler and pressure systems. Learners will receive a detailed understanding of the legislations to successfully carry out their duties.

Benefits of Authorised Person Mechanical Training
- Tailor the course to your company’s needs with our bespoke onsite training – we can come to you, anywhere in the UK!
- Price match guarantee
- Meets the legislation requirements to carry out your duties safely and effectively
- Hydro-X have 35+ years of experience in the health and safety sector
- Online version of this training course is also available, saving you time and money
- Course developed by industry professionals and expert trainers, some with decades of experience
- Assessments, certification and workbook all included in the price
- Covers all essential learning areas to ensure you leave with an esteemed level of skills and knowledge
- Receive tutor support even after you have gained your certificate
Who should attend?
Our mechanical course is aimed at experienced engineering staff, who have responsibility for implementing risk management systems and procedures, which should be in accordance with their organisation’s Safety Policy.
With our bespoke on-site training, we can tailor the course to your company’s needs. This ensures all your learning requirements are met, so your appointed authorised person can successfully complete their daily tasks.
Do I need any previous experience in boiler and pressure systems?
An authorised person will have the responsibility for control, operation and maintenance of installed mechanical plant. Delegates attending the course must have the relevant level of experience of pressure and boiler systems, mechanical principles and theory.

Relevant legislations covered
- Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1999
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- HSE’s Safe Management Of Industrial Steam & Hot Water Boilers (INDG436)
- Safety Rules and Procedures for Work on Pressure Systems
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LIVE Virtual Classroom
Trainer delivers the course LIVE ready to answer all of your questions
Exact same course as the face-to-face training
No software or IT skills required
No travel required
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On-Site Training
For 5 learners or more
Dedicated trainer for the duration of Authorised Person Mechanical Course
Better suited to those who prefer face-to-face training
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Open Courses
Specialist facilities at our nationwide venues
Better suited to those who prefer face-to-face training
Spacious training rooms
Opportunity to network
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Authorised Person Mechanical Course Information
- Basic mechanical physics
- Associated Health and Safety Statutory Regulations
- Different types of boilers and pressure systems
- Boilers and pressure system components, BG01, PM5 and PM60, including Steam Boilers
- HSE’s Safe Management Of Industrial Steam and Hot Water Boilers (INDG436)
- Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000
- Safety Rules and Procedures
- Operational Appointments, Roles and Duties of Authorised Person
- Safety Operation and Maintenance procedures
- Risk Assessment of boiler and pressure mechanical systems
- Documentation Control
- Audit and monitoring
- Practical exercises
- Classroom exercises
- Computer aided exercises
- Candidates are assessed throughout the authorised person mechanical and pressure systems course
- Provide delegates with detailed information on boiler and pressure systems
- Ensure delegates have a thorough understanding of the Safe System of Work and associated Permit to Work procedures
- Leave with a certificate and the confidence to conduct their role as an authorised person
An isolation documentation exercise.
An Authorised Person Mechanical Certificate will be provided upon successful completion.
This will need refreshing every 3 years.