Pilz CMSE® – Certified Machinery Safety Expert Training Course

The Pilz CMSE® (Certified Machinery Safety Expert) course, delivered in collaboration with TÜV NORD, is a globally recognised four-day training programme designed to provide comprehensive expertise in machinery safety.

The course covers key regulatory requirements, risk assessment in accordance with ISO 12100, functional safety standards such as ISO 13849 and IEC 62061, as well as safety components and control systems across the entire machinery lifecycle.

Combining classroom-based learning with practical exercises and examinations, the programme concludes with an internationally valid TÜV NORD certification.

CMSE® certification equips professionals with the knowledge and competence to navigate complex safety regulations, conduct thorough risk assessments, and implement effective safety solutions, ensuring both personnel protection and legal compliance in industrial environments.

Recertification every four years ensures continued alignment with current standards and best practices.

PILZ, a leading manufacturer of machine safety equipment, has developed this course to ensure personnel gain expert, internationally recognised knowledge in machinery safety, enabling companies to meet complex demands from automation and legislation, prevent accidents, and demonstrate competence through independent certification by TÜV NORD.

This course provides a comprehensive, 360-degree approach covering the entire machinery lifecycle, from design to operation, ensuring compliance and protecting workers.

Accredited by leading certification bodies, including:

• TÜV NORD - Internationally Recognised Certification Body
• CPD (Continuous Personal Development) - Equivalent to 27 hours of CPD

Topics include:

• Safety Legislation
• Machinery Standards and Regulations
• Risk Assessment
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Safety Systems and Electrical Safety
• Functional Safety: Safety Control, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems

This course offers significant benefits for both employees and companies.

Benefits include:

For Individuals/Employees

• Gain international recognition as a machinery safety expert.
• Obtain a holistic understanding of the machine lifecycle, from legislation and risk assessment to functional safety.
• Stay current with evolving safety trends through ongoing recertification options.
• Enhanced earning potential - CMSE - Certified professionals can command higher salaries.

For Organisations/Employers

• Equip staff with the knowledge to identify and mitigate machinery-related hazards, reducing the risk of accidents and breakdowns.
• Ensure all machinery complies with relevant legislation and international safety standards.
• Foster a workplace where safety is a priority by having technically qualified staff.
• Reduce downtime and costs associated with accidents and non-compliance.

The following course dates are available to book:

CMSE® – Certified 4 Day Machinery Safety Expert Course - 1T000047.
Date: 14th - 17th Sept 2026. (Fully Booked)
Cost: £1,950 per delegate (+VAT).
Location: Held in our state of the art HQ training facility - Lowfields Road, Leeds, LS12 6ET.

Not ready for the expert course? No problem. Why not try one of the advanced courses below:

City & Guilds Assured - 4 Day Machine Safety Course - 1T000164.
Date: 29th Jun - 2nd Jul 2026.
Cost: £1,625 per delegate (+VAT).
Location: Held in our state of the art HQ training facility - Lowfields Road, Leeds, LS12 6ET.

City & Guilds Assured - 4 Day Machine Safety Course - 1T000164.
Date: 30th Nov - 3rd Dec 2026.
Cost: £1,625 per delegate (+VAT).
Location: Held in our state of the art HQ training facility - Lowfields Road, Leeds, LS12 6ET.

If you would like to book onto a course, or simply want to know more - then please contact us today:

• via your local branch or local Scatts contact,
• by calling 0113 243 0203
• via [email protected]