Training Schedule

We offer a wide variety of training courses that cover PTC, Ansys, Reliasoft, Moldex3D, DEFORM, Plaxis & Keyshot products as well as Reliability & Safety analysis training. These courses span from five-day focus courses to shorter half-day courses led by our team of expert trainers. Our trainers are also highly skilled in their respective fields and have years of professional experience behind them.

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Creo Parametric

Milling Using Creo Parametric

The course includes configuring tools, fixtures and machining operations as well as learning how to create milling sequences, hole-making sequences and post process cutter location data to create machine code.

3 Days

£1,110.00 excl. VAT

Creo ISDX Freeform Surfacing

Creo ISDX / Freeform Surfacing training – In Creo Parametric you can create freeform surface models using the style and freestyle modelling environments. Collectively the use of these environments is often called freeform surfacing.

1 day

£370.00 excl. VAT

Creo 11.0 Update

Learn the new features and enhancements in Part Modelling, Assembly, Drawing, Surfacing, Sheet Metal, Rendering along with Multi-Body Design and enhancements in the Mini Toolbar.

1 day

£370.00 excl. VAT

Creo Generative Topology Optimisation (GTO)

Generative Topology Optimisation optimises the distribution of material within a defined domain, giving you a design that reduces excess material without sacrificing strength. Driving the creation of lighter and less expensive parts. Designs can be generated that are suitable for traditional manufacturing processes like casting and machining as well as for additive manufacturing.

5 hours

£300.00 excl. VAT

Creo Simulate

Introduction to Creo Simulate

Description This course is designed for new users who want to enhance their product design with simulation and analysis to reduce costly physical prototyping while increasing the products durability, reliability and safety.

3 days

£1,110.00 excl. VAT

Windchill

Windchill System Administration

Learn how to perform routine system administration tasks - Training customised to your own system contact us for details

1 day

£1,470.00 excl. VAT

No dates scheduled

Windchill BOM Management

Windchill provides many tools to build and manage BOMs this half day course covers Creating BOMs and Managing BOMs

0.5 day

£210.00 excl. VAT

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Windchill - Basic Change Management

Basic Change Management in Windchill

0.5 day

£210.00 excl. VAT

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Windchill- Advanced Change Management

Windchill Advanced Change Management

0.5 days

£210.00 excl. VAT

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Keyshot

Creo Illustrate

Creo Flow Analysis

Creo Flow Analysis Workshop

This course is designed for Creo users who want to quickly evaluate the fluid flow and heat transfer characteristics of their design, allowing for issues to be identified and optimisations to be made earlier in the design cycle.

1 day

£370.00 excl. VAT

Ansys

Ansys Mechanical -Getting Started

New to Ansys Mechanical? This is the place to start. After completing this course you’ll understand the complete end-to-end procedure for conducting basic linear static structural analyses and will be able to apply it to the solution of your own analysis problems. Just as importantly, you’ll learn several techniques to improve the efficiency of your solutions and the fidelity of your results. You’ll also have a firm foundation for studying many advanced analysis techniques in Ansys Mechanical

2 days

£980.00 excl. VAT

Ansys Mechanical Basic Structural Nonlinearities

Learn the fundamental skills necessary to unlock the power of nonlinear solutions in Ansys Mechanical. Understand the nonlinear solution algorithm and the end-to-end solution procedure that may be applied to all nonlinear analysis problems.

8 hours 4 sessions of 2 hours

£600.00 excl. VAT

Ansys Mechanical Heat Transfer

Is thermal management critical to your design? Are you concerned with the effects of heat on structures? This is the place to start. This course will help you develop the skills necessary to predict the thermal response of structures to various heat loads using Ansys Mechanical. You’ll learn complete solution procedures for conduction, natural convection, and radiation heat transfer under both steady-state and time-varying conditions. Lastly, you’ll explore several methods of performing thermal stress a

2 Days

£980.00 excl. VAT

Ansys Mechanical Beams and Shells Modelling

This course is designed for users of Ansys Mechanical that have a need to use beam and shell modelling techniques for structural analysis.

0.5 Days

£275.00 excl. VAT

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Ansys Workbench LS-DYNA

This course covers the use of Ansys LS-DYNA inside Workbench. Ansys LS-DYNA is useful for the analysis of problems involving contact, large deformation, nonlinear materials, transient response, and/or problems requiring explicit solutions.

2 Days

£980.00 excl. VAT

Ansys Fluent Heat Transfer Modelling

Solve heat transfer problems involving conduction, convection (forced and natural) and radiation, including heat transfer theory, the definition of thermal boundary conditions, and model selection and setup for radiation and natural convection.

2 Days

£980.00 excl. VAT

Ansys Discovery for Simulation

Ansys Discovery is a first-of-its-kind virtual prototyping environment providing interactive design exploration early in the development process for both structural and fluid flow analysis.

1 Day

£490.00 excl. VAT

Introduction to Ansys DesignXplorer

ANSYS DesignXplorer software provides instantaneous feedback on all proposed design modifications, which dramatically decreases the number of design iterations and improves the overall design process.

1 Day

£490.00 excl. VAT

Ansys Advanced Training

Introduction to Ansys SpaceClaim for FEA Ansys Static and Transient Analysis

3 days

£1,470.00 excl. VAT

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Reliasoft

Life Data Analysis using ReliaSoft Weibull++

Life Data Analysis (also called “Weibull analysis”) is a statistical technique that is used to understand the lifetime of products. Product life can be measured in hours, miles, cycles or any other metric that applies to the period of successful operation. This technique is used across engineering sectors to quantify lifetimes for all manner of things, as well as to understand how aging will influence performance. The models created can then be used to estimate important life characteristics of the product

1 day

£525.00 excl. VAT

System Reliability Modelling using ReliaSoft BlockSim

System Reliability Modelling is the analysis of a System to understand its reliability, availability, maintainability performance. This is done through breaking the system down into subsystems, assemblies and components and their arrangement.Common methods use logic diagrams, such as reliability block diagrams (RBDs) and fault trees. ReliaSoft BlockSim provides a comprehensive platform for system reliability, availability, maintainability and related analyses using exact computations or discrete event simu

2 days

£1,050.00 excl. VAT

Reliability Centered Maintenance using ReliaSoft RCM++

Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) provides a structured framework for analysing the functions and potential failures for physical assets, with a focus on preserving system functions, rather than preserving equipment. RCM is used to develop scheduled maintenance plans that will provide an acceptable level of operability, with an acceptable level of risk, in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

2 days

£1,050.00 excl. VAT

Moldex3D

Moldex3D - Introduction

PDSVISION UK Ltd is the first and only UK & Ireland Moldex3D Authorised Certification Centre. In this course, you will learn features, functionalities and workflows in Moldex3D using both eDesign and BLM meshes. The format of the course is a mix of theory and practical workshop exercises.

3 x 2 hour sessions

£900.00 excl. VAT

Moldex 3D Introduction

PDSVISION UK Ltd is the first and only UK & Ireland Moldex3D Authorised Certification Centre. In this course, you will learn features, functionalities and workflows in Moldex3D using both eDesign and BLM meshes. The format of the course is a mix of theory and practical workshop exercises.

2 days

£900.00 excl. VAT

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DEFORM

DEFORM Introduction (2D/3D)

This course covers all the skills you need to get started modelling metal-forming process chains using DEFORM® 2D and 3D simulation. The content presents comprehensive coverage of the DEFORM Integrated Manufacturing Process interface and covers a broad range of applications. This course will cover the standard training for DEFORM 2D & 3D.

12 Hours 6 x 2 hour sessions

£900.00 excl. VAT

DEFORM Advanced (2D/3D)

This course will cover a selection of advanced topics, DEFORM modules and specialised operation templates. Course can vary from 1-2 days ( price advertised is for 1 day )

variable on subjects chosen

£900.00 excl. VAT

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Plaxis

Plaxis-Introduction to Finite Element Method in Geotechnical Engineering

Featuring a combination of lectures, discussion and PLAXIS-based workshops, this interactive two-day course covers the background required to practice responsible numerical modelling of soil structures to predict deformation and stability. Topics include: Introduction to the FE method as applied to geotechnics Constitutive laws – Background on material modelling Nonlinear analysis and solution methods Drained and undrained modelling Practical examples on the use of FE for geotechnics

2 days

£975.00 excl. VAT

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PLAXIS 2D - Introduction

is becoming the foremost tool for the analysis of deformation and stability in geotechnical engineering. By attending this one-day course, delegates will be tutored in how to build and assess many of the most common geotechnical structures within PLAXIS 2D. Fundamental techniques in building, running and analysing finite element models will be covered. The influence of material model choice, pore pressures and seepage will be discussed.

1 day

£295.00 excl. VAT

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PLAXIS 3D - Introduction

Plaxis 3D is an important tool allowing the user to determine the deformation and stability of geotechnical structures in situations in which the assumption of a 2D slice is not realistic. Whilst attending this one-day course delegates will be guided through the procedure of developing and meshing high quality geometry for PLAXIS 3D in applications such as retaining walls, embankments, tunnels, deep and shallow foundations.The influence of material model choice, pore pressures and seepage will be discussed

1 day

£295.00 excl. VAT

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Plaxis - Modelling Groundwater

This 1 day course has been designed for delegates involved with geotechnical design wanting an introduction to modelling groundwater using Plaxis

1 day

£295.00 excl. VAT

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Plaxis- Modelling Dams and Embankments

This course has been designed for delegates involved with geotechnical design wanting an introduction to modelling dams and embankments using plaxis.

1 day

£295.00 excl. VAT

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Plaxis-Modelling Excavations and Foundations

This training course has been designed for delegates involved with geotechnical design wanting an introduction to modelling excavations and foundations using Plaxis.

1 day

£295.00 excl. VAT

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Simulation and Design

FEA Principles

Learning or reviewing the fundamentals of finite element analysis (FEA), including best practice, will enable you to get the most out of your own simulation software or assess the FEA undertaken by others with confidence.

6 hours 2 x 3 hour sessions

£300.00 excl. VAT

CFD Principles

Learning or reviewing the fundamentals of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), including best practice, will enable you to get the most out of your own simulation software or assess the CFD undertaken by others with confidence.

6 hours 2 x 3 hour sessions

£300.00 excl. VAT

Design Principles for Injection Molding

Defective plastic parts are often only found late in the day and after significant investment of time and money. This online version of our well established classroom-based course will help you develop an understanding of the causes of part defects and how to avoid them. Common plastic part defects will be explored and solutions developed, enabling attendees to design plastic parts with confidence.

4 hours 2 x 2 hour sessions

£300.00 excl. VAT

Fatigue Assessment

Fatigue is the most common cause of structural failure in parts subjected to repeated loadings. During this concise one day course, you will learn about the fundamentals of fatigue and the methodologies which can be used to predict the number of cycles before failure occurs. With the knowledge gained, you will be suitably equipped to design against fatigue failures.

6 hours 2 x 3 hour sessions

£300.00 excl. VAT

ASME Design by Analysis

ASME first issued a Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) almost 100 years ago to support safety requirements and encourage technology development. Today, ASME VIII is the most used code for designing pressure vessels, with 3 Divisions covering specific applications and approaches. Furthermore, ASME VIII is also frequently applied by engineers when assessing a wide range of other structures. Within ASME VIII, two complementary techniques for assessment are specified: Design by Rules Design by Analysis (D

6 hours 2 x 3 hour sessions

£300.00 excl. VAT

Design for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

The field of electromagnetic compatibility is a critical yet often ignored technical discipline. Every person involved in the development, manufacture and through life support of a product can have a significant but unknowing effect on the EMC performance of a product.

6 hours 3 x 2 hour sessions

£300.00 excl. VAT

Reliability Analysis Training

Design for Reliability - Fundamentals

Design for Reliability is a process that encompasses tools and procedures to ensure that a product meets its reliability requirements, under its use environment, for the duration of its lifetime. Design for Reliability is implemented in the design stage of a product to proactively improve product reliability, by seeking to minimise weaknesses in design.

6 hours 3 x 2 hour sessions

£300.00 excl. VAT

FMEA Process - Fundamentals

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is bottom up, inductive failure analysis that considers the effect that failure of lower level components and assemblies will have on the overall system. This technique is used across engineering to understand how systems can fail, the causes of failure and to identify the best ways to reduce risk.

6 hours 3 x 2 hour sessions

£300.00 excl. VAT

FMEA Facilitation - Fundamentals

Failure Mode Effect Analysis is most effective when developed by a multi-discipline team that is facilitated by a skilled chairman. It is important that the chairman guides the team through analysis and ensures that effort is focused on achieving workshop objectives. This course covers the essential skills required to lead effective FMEA workshops.

6 hours 3 x 2 hour sessions

£300.00 excl. VAT

Fault Tree Analysis - Fundamentals

Fault Tree Analysis is a top down, deductive failure analysis that identifies combinations of events that would lead to an undesired system event. This technique is mainly used in safety and reliability engineering to understand how systems can fail, to identify the best ways to reduce risk and quantify the probability of undesired events.

6 hours 3 x 2 hour sessions

£300.00 excl. VAT

RAM Analysis - Fundamentals

Reliability Engineering emphasises dependability in the lifecycle management of a product, where it is essential to consider the Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) characteristics. RAM analysis contains a number of techniques that help engineers understand the risks that will prevent dependable operation of a system by assessing failure modes, frequencies and consequences.

2 days

£1,050.00 excl. VAT

Design of Experiments - Fundamentals

Design of Experiments (DOE) is a procedure to planning, designing and analysing experiments to effectively and efficiently draw valid and statistically sound conclusions.

1 day

£525.00 excl. VAT

Reliability Engineering for Asset Performance Management - Fundamentals

Asset Performance Management (APM) is a process that encompasses tools and procedures to maintain or improve an assets’ reliability, maintainability and/or availability with respect to its requirements, under its use environment, for the duration of its lifetime. APM is intended to be applied to an asset in an operational environment. Whilst many elements are involved in APM, Reliability Engineering is a central element to success.

1 day

£525.00 excl. VAT

Certificate in Reliability and Functional Safety

The certificate is aimed at those requiring an in-depth knowledge of the subject such that they may become lead practitioners within an organisation or embark on consultancy in the field.

8 days

£5,000.00 excl. VAT

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Fault Tree Analysis - Fundamentals - in Person

Fault Tree Analysis is a top down, deductive failure analysis that identifies combinations of events that would lead to an undesired system event. This technique is mainly used in safety and reliability engineering to understand how systems can fail, to identify the best ways to reduce risk and quantify the probability of undesired events.

1 day

£525.00 excl. VAT

Software Assurance - Introduction

This course provides a simple and practical view and appreciation for the assurance of software and programmable elements. The scope covers the decomposition of software requirements and the traceability to demonstration of compliance.

1 day

£525.00 excl. VAT

Safety Analysis Training

Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP) - Introduction

This course is intended for participants with little or no experience of using HAZOP as well as managers, supervisors, engineers and technicians with at least a little understanding of both engineering design and technical safety (for example, interlocks, permissives and trips). This includes for the system to be studied an understanding of: the engineering principles the design intent the design representation of the system being studied, for example a detailed assembly drawing and the modes of

1 day

£525.00 excl. VAT

Process Safety Management - Fundamentals

Process Safety Management is a key leading indicator for plants which are exposed to hazards as a result of their operations. These hazards include flammable and explosive materials, high pressure, high and low temperatures, contaminants and toxic substances.

1 day

£525.00 excl. VAT

Functional Safety: IEC 61508/61511 - Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) for the Process Industry Sector

Asset owners and their staff need to consider safety instrumented systems and safety instrumented functions as vital components within process safety. The risks to health, safety and the environmental are required to be reduced to an acceptable level, So Far As Is Reasonably Practicable (SFAIRP) or As Low As Reasonable Practicable (ALARP). It is also recommended that any commercial risk to companies should be reduced to acceptable levels for the relevant business.

2 days

£1,500.00 excl. VAT

Functional Safety: IEC 61513 - Instrumentation & Control for Systems Important to Safety in Nuclear Power Plants

This course is designed to provide an overview of the overall safety lifecycle of instrumentation and control systems important to safety at Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs), focusing on Nuclear Safety and Security.

2 days

£1,050.00 excl. VAT

Alarm Systems Management - Aligned with EEMUA 191

Alarm Systems Management is a concise one-day training course aimed at helping prevent accidents similar to the explosion and fires at the Milford Haven refinery in the UK in 1994. This serious incident injured twenty six people, caused damage of the order of €50 million and resulted in the loss of a large amount of production.

1 day

£750.00 excl. VAT

Control Room Design - Aligned with EEMUA 201

The role of the Control Room Operator in managing risks of modern process plant is indisputable. Detecting deviations early, diagnosing the causes reliably and responding promptly and appropriately all contribute to the avoidance of major accidents and reduces reliance on automated systems. To do this, Control Room Operators need to maintain good situational awareness. Their ability to perform this critical role will depend on them being healthy and alert.

1 day

£750.00 excl. VAT

FMEA Process - Fundamentals in person

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is bottom up, inductive failure analysis that considers the effect that failure of lower level components and assemblies will have on the overall system. This technique is used across engineering to understand how systems can fail, the causes of failure and to identify the best ways to reduce risk.

1 day

£525.00 excl. VAT

FMEA Facilitation - Fundamentals in person

Failure Mode Effect Analysis is most effective when developed by a multi-discipline team that is facilitated by a skilled chairman. It is important that the chairman guides the team through analysis and ensures that effort is focused on achieving workshop objectives. This 1-day course covers the essential skills required to lead effective FMEA workshops.

1 day

£525.00 excl. VAT

Fault Tree Analysis - Fundamentals - in Person

Fault Tree Analysis is a top down, deductive failure analysis that identifies combinations of events that would lead to an undesired system event. This technique is mainly used in safety and reliability engineering to understand how systems can fail, to identify the best ways to reduce risk and quantify the probability of undesired events.

1 day

£525.00 excl. VAT

Software Assurance - Introduction

This course provides a simple and practical view and appreciation for the assurance of software and programmable elements. The scope covers the decomposition of software requirements and the traceability to demonstration of compliance.

1 day

£525.00 excl. VAT