The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has launched its updated and flexible Compressed Air Management certified training programme, which has been accredited by the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE)
The programme compresses a suite of individual units, each relevant to specific industry needs to help learners undertake smaller and more targeted learning when it is needed. This training then builds into an award, a certificate or, over time, the full Diploma in Compressed Air Management (DipCam).
Terry Coller, BCAS Training and Development Officer explains: “Our previous DipCam course has been a compressed air industry staple for many years, providing comprehensive training on a wide range of compressed air competencies, from system components to installation to maintenance to name a few. However, individuals needed to commit significant time from their day-to-day routines to study for the full diploma, with no other awards offered in between.
“The new Compressed Air Management certified training programme offers a completely different approach, with units assigned a credit value We have designed it to be flexible and to cater for as many learning needs and styles as possible. Each individual unit can be purchased and studied individually, and certification will be issued upon a satisfactory result from the short test at the end of each unit.
“For example, to achieve the entry-level award certification, learners need to attain two mandatory units and two optional units. To gain the full diploma, participants study five mandatory units and five optional units.
“Mandatory units include safety considerations, compressors and compressed air treatment to name a few, while optional units cover air receivers, pneumatics, legislation and safety standards, system design and energy efficiency.
“But we haven’t finished yet! We are already in the advanced stages for two additional units to be added to this suite, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving needs of the compressed air sector.”
The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) has also accredited the full suite of courses, confirming they meet the rigorous standards for Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Courses also satisfy the educational requirements for those seeking the ‘EngTech’ professional post-nominal and on completion, individuals can apply directly to the SOE for this recognition.
Terry concluded: “The new Compressed Air Management certified training programme has been created with the help of many of our members. Not only have they contributed their technical expertise to ensure that each unit explains core subjects in detail, but they have helped ensure that the new programme delivers the correct level of training that is both meaningful to the learner and of benefit to the wider industry.”
To learn more about the new, modular layout, please visit the BCAS online learning website
