W W W . B P MA.ORG .

UK
W W W . B P M A - E L E A R NI N G .C O.UK
W W W . B P M A - C P S A.C O.UK

TRAINING GUIDE
DELIVERING EXCELLENCE THROUGH
INDEPENDENT PUMP TRAINING

E-LEARNING LECTURE BASED ON-SITE TRAINING CPSA ADDITIONAL TRAINING

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CONTENTS

Getting the most from your BPMA Pump Training 04

E-Learning 06

Introduction to Pumping Technology 07

Essentials of Pumping Technology 09

Pumping Fundamentals 11

Pump Selection 12

Pump Testing 13
Pump Systems 14
Hydraulic Design of Centrifugal Pumps 15
Pump Repair and Maintenance 16
CPSA 17
Meet the BPMA Trainers 20
AN ORGANISATION’S ABILITY TO
LEARN, AND TRANSLATE THAT
LEARNING INTO ACTION RAPIDLY
IS THE ULTIMATE COMPETITIVE
ADVANTAGE.
JACK WELCH
FORMER GENERAL ELECTRIC CEO

Why Train With Us 21

Additional Training 22

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WHY CHOOSE BPMA
PUMP TRAINING?
INDEPENDENCE
All BPMA courses are independent and have been designed by
industry experts to support those new to pumps and those with more
experience. Helping people to achieve their full career potential by
adding and building on practical skills and experience gained through
on the job training.

With courses aimed at the beginner, intermediate and experienced

student we feel sure we have a course that will suit everyone
involved in the industry. We offer two e-learning courses, the basic
“Introduction to Pumping Technology” Course for those new to the
industry and the world Class “Essentials of Pumping Technology” for
those with a good basic knowledge and background in pumps who
would like to take their knowledge to the next level.

Classroom-based lecture courses are delivered regularly at our

offices in the West Midlands. With options available to be delivered
on-site anywhere in the UK, or as a “live” WebEx allowing students
direct access to the tutor.

For details on all BPMA courses, current prices, availability and to

book your place please go to www.bpma.org.uk or you can email
training@bpma.org.uk

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GETTING THE
MOST FROM
YOUR BPMA
PUMP TRAINING
ALL BPMA COURSES CARRY CPD
ACCREDITATION AND THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION SHOULD HELP WITH
CHOOSING THE RIGHT TRAINING FOR YOU.

BEGINNERS COURSES ADVANCED COURSES

f Introduction to Pumping Technology -
E-Learning -Starts with the very basics.
f Pump Fundamentals - one-day
Classroom-based course, which builds
on the knowledge gained from the
introduction course and concentrates
on the more technical aspects of Pump
Technology.
INTERMEDIATE COURSES
Move onto any one of the following one-day
courses to best suit the job role or function
you hold within your company.
f Pump Selection.
f Pump Testing.
f Pump Systems.
f Introduction to Hydraulic design
Principles of centrifugal Pumps - this is
a course aimed at those whose job role
or function specialises in the design, use
or manufacture of Hydraulic pumps or
systems.
Anyone who has previously taken any BPMA
courses, has a strong pump background
combined with knowledge and experience
who is looking to progress their career
further should consider
f The Essentials of Pumping Technology -
E-Learning.
f The Certified Pump Systems Auditor
Course (CPSA) - a 4-day residential
course, designed to equip individuals with
the skills needed to conduct a full Pumping
System Audit.
Following the course, attendees will be able
to demonstrate to clients where potential
savings can be made not just on the pump,
but by analysing the complete system to
making it more energy-efficient as a whole.
They will gain a clear understanding of the
guidance given in the ISO 14414 Pump
System Energy Assessment.

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PUMP
TECHNOLOGY
TRAINING
TRAINING COURSE
INFORMATION
With an expanding global economy and
the high number of young people still
being drawn to media-based industries, UK
companies must develop their employees’
skills to maintain a strong manufacturing
base. With limited availability of skilled staff,
employers need to understand the value of
developing the knowledge of their workforce.
BPMA Pumping Fundamentals Courses are
aimed at all sectors purchasing and operating
pumps, including engineering, contractors,
end-users, procurement, service and
maintenance personnel.
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OUR COURSES
Beginning with the basic E-Learning
“Introduction to Pumping Technology” and the
classroom-based “Pumping Fundamentals”
courses. We offer a range of courses that have
been designed to dovetail with each other
allowing students to customise the training to
their individual needs.
Choosing courses from the suite of BPMA
training gives students a bespoke programme
of career training that can, along with practical
on the job training, take them from a novice
through to a skilled Systems professional.
Our courses can be delivered at our West
Midlands conference centre or “in-house”
If you have a minimum of eight delegates
any course or combination of courses can be
delivered in-house at your premises, subject
to availability of dates.
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E-LEARNING
THE WORLDS
FIRST AND STILL
THE BEST!
SOME YEARS AGO, THE BPMA LAUNCHED AN
INITIATIVE IN E-LEARNING FOR THE PUMP INDUSTRY.
The BPMA was the first to have
developed and to offer a truly
independent pumping technology
training package which is still revered
worldwide today.
Independently accredited and quality-
controlled by the NOCN these courses are
offered in accordance with Ofqual (The
Office of Qualifications and Examinations
Regulation). It is thought to be the first such
accreditation for the pump sector globally.
The initiative also forms part of the UK
government’s educational framework.
WHO ARE THE NOCN AND
THE RQF?
NOCN is a market-leading international
Awarding Organisation (AO) and Government
approved End Point Assessment Organisation
(EPAO) that has been creating opportunities
for 30 years. NOCN Group includes NOCN,
NOCN India Skills Foundation, C Skills Awards
and One Awards. For more information, go to
www.nocn.org.uk
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KEY FEATURES
f Industry recognised courses.
f Professionally voiced, easy to follow.
f Accessed from anywhere through a
Web Browser.
f Easy registration and secure payment.
A comprehensive foundation in all aspects of
pumps and pumping technology. The BPMA
has been approved by the NOCN to offer
courses in pumping technology.
It will allow a wider range of learners to
obtain the qualifications they need, in a way
that suits them. Those passing the final tests
can take forward the credits they earn into
apprenticeships, continuing professional
development (CPD), and further education
such as university entrance, enhancing CVs
and aiding career progression.
The BPMA offers a suite of two industrially
and nationally recognised courses to raise
the knowledge and awareness of technical
pumping issues. NOCN certificates will be
awarded upon successful course completion.
To address the wider issues covered by
the courses, the BPMA also award their
own graded certificate where a successful
candidate can pass with a Credit or Distinction.
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INTRODUCTION
TO PUMPING TECHNOLOGY
INTENDED AUDIENCE
This course covers the very basics of Pumping
Technology and is aimed at those who are new
to pumps, to all the ancillary staff working
alongside sales and technical colleagues.
Such as those who may be involved in admin,
accounts, reception etc and who would benefit
from an understanding of the language used
of pump types and their uses.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course follows the format of a PowerPoint
type presentation and is broken down into
chapters each with a short test at the end
of a chapter for students to monitor their
progress and understanding. On completion
of the course is a final test, this is a selection
of randomised questions will give a final score
and determines if the student has achieved a
pass, credit or distinction that will be shown
on their certificate from the BPMA.
A pass rate of 60% must be obtained to
gain NOCN certification.

COURSE PROGRAMME
A pass rate of 60% must
be obtained to gain NOCN
certification.
Study in your own time
and at your own pace.
Working in this way you
can gain a recognised
qualification.
f Introduction
f What is a Pump?
f Units & Dimensions
f The Pump Family
f Rotodynamic pumps
f Rotary Positive
Displacement
f Reciprocating PD Pumps
f Pumping Issues
f Pumping Systems
f Legal Issues
f The Pump Industry
f Dictionary of Terms
f Conversion Factors
f Suggested Reading
f Final Test Instructions

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IN DETAIL
INTRODUCTION
TO PUMPING TECHNOLOGY

This course is aimed directly at those new type is appropriate and chapter 10 discusses
to the industry or those who need a basic the significance of a pumping system and the
understanding of pump technology. complexity of the principal components.
This course is suitable for all personnel who The final chapter covers the legal issues
need a grounding or refresher in the basics surrounding the pump industry and why they
of pumping. These may be the staff manning are so important.
your reception desk, newcomers to your
The course covers 16 separate chapters.
organisation, less experienced staff or even
Chapters 2 to 11 each have individual tests,
non-engineering management.
drawn at random from a pool of questions, to
The course has been set at a basic level but ensure the participant has fully understood the
will still test the participant to ensure they contents.
have fully understood its contents.
A final test is taken from the large pool of
The first chapters of the course outline some questions covered in the course content.
of the physical properties used in pumping and
look at the units and dimensions commonly
used and subsequently explain in more detail
how and when they are used.
Later chapters cover the basics of selecting
the different types, also where and when each

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ESSENTIALS
OF PUMPING TECHNOLOGY
INTENDED AUDIENCE
This course, is aimed at those who have
a strong basic knowledge of Pumps, their
differences and uses and with a good
understanding of standard pumping systems.
candidates who will find this challenging
world-class course most beneficial will have a
good engineering background and are likely to
be involved with some aspects of managing
including specifying, selling sourcing, installing,
servicing and maintaining pump equipment.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Following the format of the Introduction to
e-Learning course divided into chapters each
with a short test at the end for students to
monitor their progress and understanding.
At the completion of the course is a final test,
this is a selection of randomised questions
that will give a final score and determines
if the student has achieved a pass, credit
or distinction which be shown on their
certificate issued from the BPMA.

COURSE PROGRAMME f Pump Basics f Drives & Seals

f Maths Refresher
A pass rate of 60% must
f Physics Refresher
be obtained to gain NOCN
certification. f Liquid Flow includes
Cavitation
Study in your own time and at f Inlet Features
your own pace. Working in this f Outlet Features
way you can gain a recognised
f Rotodynamic Pumps
qualification.
f Rotary PD Pumps
f Reciprocating PD Pumps
f Energy
f Legal Issues
f Pump Systems
f Metals
f Pump Selection
f Statuary Requirements
f Glossary & References
f Useful Data

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IN DETAIL
ESSENTIALS OF
PUMPING TECHNOLOGY

Aimed at delegates who, through As Pumps are one of the largest consumers of
experience and knowledge of the motive electricity, energy and energy reduction
industry, feel able to undertake what we is covered extensively in the later chapters.
believe to be the most comprehensive
Chapter 15 covers metallurgy, an area rarely
pump training course available anywhere
touched upon in Pump training because of its
in the world.
complexity. Here you will investigate eight
Initially, each student will go through up to 50 forms of corrosion and their effects.
pages of Maths and Physics tuition to ensure
Finally, the course concludes with pump
they will understand all of the information
selection and making sure the correct pump
covered in this course.
is used.
The next three chapters cover all the main
A final test is taken from the large pool of
features you would expect to find when
questions covered in the course content.
researching liquid flow, pump inlet and outlet
conditions.
Chapters 8, 9, 10 & 11 form the bulk of the
course and covers a wealth of information on
Rotodynamic, PD, Rotary and Reciprocating
Pumps with over 230 topics covered.

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PUMPING
FUNDAMENTALS
INTENDED AUDIENCE
Those Individuals with a general engineering
or commercial background will gain an
understanding of the principles associated
with the pumping of liquids. This course
should be taken by anyone who works
within the industry who is looking for a good
grounding and understanding of the basic
principles of Pump technology.
For those new to the industry and would like
a preliminary course, we recommend taking
the e-Learning “Introduction to Pumping
Technology” first.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The initial part of the course is aimed KEY TOPICS
at establishing an understanding of the
fundamentals of pumps, how they work, Pumps as Machines
their performance characteristics and the f General
influence of key design parameters and f Rotodynamic Pumps
liquid properties on pump behaviour. The f Positive Displacement Pumps
second part of the course is intended to build
upon the fundamentals of pumps and pump Definitions of Liquid Properties
performance and establish an understanding & Pumping Terminology
of pump operating conditions. f Basic Concepts
f Flow Continuity
AFTER THE COURSE YOU WILL BE
f The Energy Equation
ABLE TO:
f Pressure Loss in Pipes
 Understand and gain a knowledge of
f The Flow Regime - Laminar & Turbulent Flow
hydraulic performance and the actions
of pumps and their operating Cavitation
 Identify pump system characteristics f System Performance
and reasons for selecting pump types f Hydraulic Gradient
 Understand the interaction of pumps f System Curve
and systems for single and multiple Pump Performance Curves
pump installations
f Rotodynamic Pumps
 Investigate operating conditions which f Positive Displacement Pumps.
cause pump and system operating
problems.

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PUMP SELECTION
INTENDED AUDIENCE
For those whose role includes the planning
and specification of pumping operations and
those who need to be conversant with the
principles of pump selection, this course will
provide a basic understanding of the issues
that need to be considered when selecting
a pump.
We recommend you take or have taken the
pumping fundamentals course for a basic
understanding before attending this course.

COURSE DESCRIPTION AFTER THE COURSE YOU WILL

This course covers the basic principles of
selecting the best pump to suit a given duty.
It has been designed so that individuals with a
general engineering or commercial background
can gain an understanding of the principles
associated with the selection of pumping
equipment. The course provides a foundation
for understanding the issues that need to be
considered when selecting a pump.
A series of presentations and exercises will be
used to illustrate the principles underlying the
process in the most practical way possible.
BE ABLE TO:
 Classify and review differing types and
classes of pumping equipment
 Review an efficient exchange of information
between the Pump vendor and the pump
purchaser
 Identify considerations to be made when
selecting auxiliary pump equipment
 Undertake selection procedures based on
hydraulic and other parameters
 Confidently state the purposes of a
quotation and a contract.

KEY TOPICS
The general approach to
selecting a pump
f Selection Process
f Defining the Need
f Collating the Information
f Standard Data Sheets
Grouping the desired How to check for
features f Installation Requirements
f Eliminating Unsuitable f Compatibility Requirements
Pump types
f Reviewing the Selection
f Meeting the Hydraulic
Requirements
f How to select a
Rotodynamic Pump
f How to select a PD Pump

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PUMP TESTING
INTENDED AUDIENCE
For those looking to improve their
knowledge and understanding and gain the
skills associated with all elements of pump
performance testing. Anyone who is involved
in supplying or overseeing pumps and systems
as part of their operational function or for
maintaining, commissioning and accepting new
or rehabilitated pumping plant.

Prior attendance of Pumping Fundamentals

or a good understanding of pump basis is a
pre-requisite for this course.  Describe the critical factors of NPSH
required testing
COURSE DESCRIPTION
 Understand pump efficiency as derived
This course considers the implications of from the temperature difference
the method of testing (either conventional measure across a pump
or thermodynamic) and the standard test
rigs that manufacturers may use. It also  State the standards applicable to
expands on the implications of various types verification of the guarantee.
of measurement instruments, how they
should be installed, their limitation and how,
if they are not used correctly, how they may
impact on the quality and accuracy of the
data collected and the overall impact on the KEY TOPICS - TEST METHODS
uncertainty of the results given.
f Testing Rotodynamic Pumps and the
Finally, the course looks at the various Standard Performance Rigs that are used to
national and international standards that are undertake the Assessment
enforced for performance testing and to
f Test Methods
ensure that the professional engineer has the
skills to assess the performance of the unit. f Cavitation and NPSH
The day’s learning is reinforced with a series f The Thermodynamic Method
of group sessions and a worked example. f Measurement Inaccuracy
f Instrument Accuracy
AFTER THE COURSE YOU
WILL BE ABLE TO: f Practical Testing Points
f Verification of the Guarantee & Reporting
 Describe the range of common test
methods used for each performance
criteria
 Describe the standard procedures
accepted for testing pump performance

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PUMP SYSTEMS
INTENDED AUDIENCE
Anyone who is looking to enhance their
knowledge and gain a fuller understanding
of the factors that need to be considered
when looking at the design of a whole pump
system. We recommend students take or
have taken the pumping fundamentals course
for a basic understanding before attending
this course.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course examines the factors that need to
be considered in the design of pump systems.  Appreciate the special considerations
Using presentations and exercises the course of unsteady flow conditions relating to
takes a practical approach to what is a positive displacement pumps
complex subject.
 Describe a “System Curve” and how it
This course has been designed to enable is derived
individuals working with Pumping Systems
 determine performance in multiple
to boost their knowledge regarding the
pump operations
interaction between all components within a
successfully designed system.  The difference and relationship
between NPSH, (NPSH)R and (NPSH)A
AFTER THE COURSE YOU
 Identify the problems that are
WILL BE ABLE TO:
associated with a poor design.
 Understand the terms and what is
meant by System, Static, Velocity and
Friction head

KEY TOPICS
Fluid Flow Fundamentals Determination of f Centrifugal Pump
f The Energy Equation System Head Performance Characteristics
f Continuity f Friction Head in Fittings f Variable Speed
f Flow Regimes f Loss Coefficients and Use f Partial Flow
f Pressure Losses f Acceleration Head f Pump & System Inlet
conditions Pumps
f Turbulence Interaction of Pump
and Systems f Cavitation
f System Curves f Net Positive Suction Head
f Pump Performance

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HYDRAULIC DESIGN
OF CENTRIFUGAL
PUMPS
INTENDED AUDIENCE
Designed to introduce the subject of
centrifugal pump hydraulic design to those
students who have a general technical
background in pump engineering. This
course would also be of interest to anyone
involved in pump hydraulic design from
trainee hydraulic designers to those more
experienced looking to improve their
contribution to pump engineering.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course examines the factors that need
to be considered in pump hydraulic design.
Using presentation, exercises and a practical
approach to what is a complex subject. KEY TOPICS - TEST METHODS
Prior attendance of Pumping Fundamentals Basic Principals
or a good understanding of pump basis is a f Centrifugal Pump
pre-requisite for this course. f Hydraulic Design
f Euler Equation
AFTER THE COURSE YOU
WILL BE ABLE TO: f Impeller Velocity
f Forced & Free Vortex
 Understand of the basic principles of
centrifugal pump hydraulic design Hydraulic Design

 Understand pump performance and the f Selecting Pump Design Duty

influence of key design parameters f Pump /Suction Specific Speeds

 Be able to evaluate hydraulic aspects f Impeller Inlet Design

of centrifugal pump design f Head & Flow Coefficients and Area

 Assist with Pump range planning & Efficiency and Performance losses
development. f Pump and Hydraulic
f Leakage
f Impeller Disk Friction
Thrust loading in Volute pumps
f Axial / Radial
f Impeller Disk Friction

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NEW 2-DAY COURSE

PUMP REPAIR
& MAINTENANCE
INTENDED AUDIENCE
This planned two-day classroom & hands-
on training course will be designed to bring
attendees the knowledge of pump repairs
& maintenance. This course will be suitable
both for the novice technicians seeking
the fundamentals of pump repair as well as
the experienced technicians seeking skills
improvement or a refresher.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course considers the implications of
repair and replacing a part with a partial
or complete overhaul. The importance of
building in a scheduled or preventative
maintenance routine that will help prolong
the life of a system and help to eliminate
costly downtime problems.
A repair simply replaces whatever component
or components failed where an overhaul
begins with a complete inspection and restores
the machine to OEM standards or better.
KEY TOPICS - TEST METHODS
f Health & safety needs in the workshop &
onsite
f How to repair equipment to manufacturers
specifications
f Considerations when looking to fit a VSD Unit
f Typical troubleshooting in Pumping
applications
f Cavitation, testing, warranty and
commissioning
AFTER THE COURSE YOU WILL
BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND:
 Different types of pumps / impellers /
materials
 How to read a typical manufacturer
pump nameplate & what you can do if
it doesn’t have one attached
 List of parts and what you should
normally replace
 How to dis-assemble and re-assemble
to manufacturers specifications
 The different types of mechanical seals
& packing
 Repair or replace it with a more
efficient pump unit
 Booster Sets & Expansion Vessels
 Sewage Pumps & Pump Stations
 Testing / Warranty / Commissioning
 Preventive maintenance, weekly,
monthly, quarterly & yearly
 FAQ’s
 Disposal of equipment.

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THE CERTIFIED PUMP

SYSTEM AUDITOR
(CPSA) COURSE
The UK Government established ESOS (the
Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme) to
implement Article 8 (4 to 6) of the Energy
Efficiency Directive (2012/27/EU).
A company will need to comply with ESOS if
CPSA
their organisation has over 250 members of CERTIFIED PUMP
SYSTEM AUDITOR
staff, a turnover of over £44.1m, an annual
balance sheet of over £37.9m; or is part of
a larger organisation that falls into any of BECOMING ACCREDITED
the above. TO CPSA
Non-compliant companies can face fines of The CPSA Initiative is open to any
up to £90k. Companies who fall within the competent engineer.
scope of ESOS are required to undertake To successfully achieve full accreditation and
an energy audit of buildings and industrial the benefits that amass, candidates must:
premises every four years.
f Attend a 4-day course and pass a
Pumps are the largest consumer of global comprehensive examination
motive power and pumping system
f Conduct a quality assured pump audit
improvements can reduction of up to 40%
in energy costs. f Prove certain levels of experience in the
industry
BPMA, as referenced in the UK Government
Energy Strategy documents developed f Show personal development through the
the CPSA (initiative as an industry-specific completion of recognised education/training
professional qualification. programmes
Developed by the BPMA, already an f Demonstrate active involvement in the
established and highly regarded body within industry.
the industry. The objective of the CPSA
CPSA course fees cover the cost of the course,
initiative is to help improve the levels of
evaluation of the student’s experience and
professionalism in the sector by creating a
accredited status and visibility on the CPSA.
universally recognised and respected industry
‘standard’ for individuals assessing the
performance of a pumping system ensuring
that those who have taken and passed this
course can confidently show competence.
To successfully qualify the CPSA Status
training candidates must complete the
CPSA Programme.

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WHO SHOULD
ATTEND &
WHO WILL
BENEFIT
INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY FOR
WHOM THE QUALIFICATION WILL BE MOST
BENEFICIAL ARE LIKELY TO BE:

f Pump engineers (sales, service, f Demonstrate your accomplishment by

commissioning etc) using the CPSA designation on business
cards and other personal documents.
f Upper and middle management
f Working for a manufacturer, distributor, ORGANISATIONS
consultant, contractor or end-user in the
f Equip Staff with a unique qualification for
pump industry
staff specific to the pump industry
f Anyone interested in personal growth
f Show industry leadership by encouraging
and is ambitious for advancement in this
higher levels of professionalism within the
industry.
sector and help to raise the profile of the
‘supplier’ community
KEY BENEFITS
f Compete more effectively having a better
f Improve your competitive position
qualified, more knowledgeable professional
f Become more effective in your role - workforce
both within your organisation and the
f Increase motivation and engagement
sector - by increasing and broadening
from key customer-facing employees by
your knowledge of the industry and
developing their skills and encouraging
demonstrating a more professional
and their own Continual Professional
approach
Development (CPD)
f Recognition of your pump industry-
f Visibility on the CPSA website
specific knowledge
www.bpma-cpsa.co.uk allowing
f Enjoy the confidence, success and end-users to find you.
satisfaction gained by furthering your own
personal development and growth

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CERTIFICATION
Engineers who are trained following the
CPSA requirements will receive the following
certification:
f A certificate from the US Department
of Energy (DOE) confirming they have
become a “Qualified Pumping System
Specialist”.
f A certificate from the BPMA affirming
that the engineer has completed a course
on the ISO 14414 standard for an energy
Engineers who achieve CPSA status will:
assessment of a pumping system
f Receive a BPMA Certificate and CPSA
f A certificate from the BPMA stating
photo registration card which identifies
that the engineer has completed a Pump
that the cardholder is approved to carry
System Optimisation course.
out Pump System Audits
FULL CPSA STATUS f Have photo and details placed on the CPSA
Engineers who wish to achieve full CPSA website promoting the initiative, CPSA
status, following successful certification, companies and CPSA qualified auditors.
are required to send in a report of a Pump
System Audit they have completed. They
need to demonstrate that they can carry out
Pump System Audits in accordance with ISO
CPSA
CERTIFIED PUMP
14414. SYSTEM AUDITOR

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MEET THE
BPMA TRAINERS
ALEX YATES
PRINCIPAL LECTURER
Alex has been the principal presenter
of the BPMA lecture-based courses
including the Certified Pump Systems
auditor (CPSA) initiative for several
years.
Alex has worked in the field of roto-dynamic
performance assessments for over 30 years
and has worked in multiple industries, including
water utilities, power generation, metal
processing, automotive, aerospace/defence
and petrochemical. Alex has also worked on
some of the largest pumps in operation, with
the largest assessed of 72MW.
Over this time, he has assessed pumps,
blowers and hydro turbines throughout the
world. He now specialises in the assessment
of the pump performance and the interaction
of multiple unit operations both for series and
parallel systems.
MELANIE WARREN
E-LEARNING PRINCIPAL TUTOR
Melanie has worked within the pump
industry for most of her life.
Beginning her career as a Saturday Placement
with Cat Pumps before moving on to
Martonair and Cat Pumps in Minneapolis,
where she achieved an HND in Mechanical,
Production & Aeronautical Engineering from
Farnborough Technical College.
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Over recent years, Alex has started to
specialise on optimising and designing
integrated pumping systems for multi-system
cooling tower networks. Alex’s knowledge and
his work in the field leave him ideally placed to
deliver these courses, bringing in a practical
understanding from reviewing and working on
over 12,000 pump and system assessments.
“Our investigations have highlighted that
most engineering courses today devote
very little of their time to pumps or system
hydraulics, hence those students coming
out of college or university and entering
a career in pumping have a gap in their
knowledge, and this is where our pumping
technology courses come into their own.”
Alex Yates
After that Melanie gained more experience
working with Valetmatic, John Crane, Pump
Services (Camberley) Ltd, Selwood Group,
Grundfos, Hydrainer, SLD Pumps & Power,
Xylem Water Solutions specialising in (Flygt
Pumps & Pims).
Becoming the Principal e-Learning tutor for
the BPMA in 2016. Melanie is now pleased to
be able to give something back to the Industry
from her wealth of knowledge and experience.
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WHY TRAIN WITH US?

WE OFFER A WHOLE RANGE OF TRAINING – E-LEARNING, LECTURE-
BASED, ON-SITE AND BESPOKE PROGRAMMES. TRAINING IS OPEN
TO EVERYONE, WITH DISCOUNTS APPLIED FOR BPMA MEMBERS.

We offer Technical Pumps courses that

have been designed by industry experts
and are delivered by trainers who
understand the topics and are qualified
to answer any questions raised. All of
our courses carry accreditation for
Continuous Personal Development (CPD).
It’s an exciting time to be in involved with
pumping, with market developments and
innovations putting pumps at the cutting
edge of British manufacturing.
Our collective success is underpinned by an
industry-wide commitment to training and
skills development.
The BPMA manages high-quality training for BESPOKE TRAINING
technical and non-technical staff and Health & CONSULTANCY
& Safety. Our extensive training programme
helps everyone from apprentices and admin With our on-site and bespoke training and
staff to experienced engineers, providing you consultancy options, whether you have 5 staff
with vital support up-skilling your workforce or 50, we can offer you tailor-made training
and fostering a culture of continuous that will meet your business needs - with an
improvement, allowing your staff to grow experienced trainer delivering conveniently at
alongside your company. your site.
We can work with you to identify objectives,
f Practical, engaging programmes for all
plan sessions and create the course material,
levels and roles
taking into account your products and
f Cost-effective, so you maximise the use processes as well as your delegates’ level of
of your training budget expertise.
f Proven and popular modules focus on
Contact us on:
learning that can be immediately applied
in the workplace +44 (0)121 601 6691
or email training@bpma.org.uk
f In-house tailored training specific to your
to discuss your requirements.
needs, delivered at your site
f Accredited by the CPD Certification
Service, the UK independent continuing
professional development scheme
f Enhance your career prospects.

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ADDITIONAL
TRAINING
CITY & GUILDS BPMA COMPETENCY ELECTRICAL 3-DAY COURSE
It is usual in many industries to find that
companies have radically streamlined
their maintenance and technical
workforce departments.
This puts pressure on company managers
to use non-electrical personnel for routine
electrical duties. This 3-day course is
specifically designed to assist non-electrical
employees to prepare themselves for the
cross trade working and to help companies
comply with the requirements of current
legislation regarding the use of such people
for minor electrical tasks.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
After completing the course, students should
be able to:
f Recognise safe working practices
(related to electricity in the workplace)
f Work within the requirements of current
electrical legislation (relating to topics
covered)
f Understand the fundamental principles of
electrical energy
f Perform routine electrical tasks at a
basic level
f Perform safe isolation of electrical circuits
f Relate to electrical circuit diagrams.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The course is primarily aimed at mechanical
or un-skilled tradespersons that are preparing
themselves for work upon electrical systems.
The course may be of great benefit to
companies that intend to employ non-
electrical personnel to perform routine
electrical duties, such as lamp replacement or
portable appliance testing etc.
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THE ONLY PREREQUISITES
REQUIRED
f Basic numerical and literacy skills.
TOPICS COVERED
f Health and Safety legislation (related to
electricity in the workplace)
f Basic electrical principles
f Electrical power and units of measurement
f Safe working practices
f Electrical test instrumentation
f Conventional circuit layout
f Basic first aid (related to electrical hazards)
f Electrical diagrams / Cable and wiring
system.
BPMA & THE JOINT
INDUSTRY BOARD
The British Pump Manufacturer’s Association
(BPMA) is delighted to have two of its
E-Learning Training Courses endorsed by the
Joint Industry Board for Plumbing Mechanical
Engineering Services in England and Wales.
JIB-PMES is an independent and neutral
‘not for profit’ organisation, which partners
the CSCS Registration Scheme, a regulator
and a service provider for employers and
employees within the building industry.
As a CSCS scheme partner, JIB-PEMS
provides Health & Safety Registration
Smart Cards (or Blue Cards as they are
more commonly known) to operatives
employed in plumbing and mechanical
engineering services and related sectors.
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 Established in 1941, and incorporated as a company limited by guarantee
in 2009 the British Pump manufacturers’ Association Limited (BPMA) is a
not for profit trade association representing the interests of UK and Irish
suppliers of liquid pumps and pumping equipment.
BPMA members account for approximately 85% of the £1 billion plus
UK market for pumps and in addition the UK pump industry is
a net exporter. BPMA itself is a member of the European Association of
Pump Manufacturers (Europump).

BPMA VISION:
To influence the pump sector business environment in the interests of
members’ competitiveness and sustainability and to increase sector
awareness by providing technical support and pump technology training
to members, operators and purchasers of pumping equipment.

MISSION OBJECTIVES
To be the effective voice of the pump industry
To satisfy the needs of the members
To encourage the active participation of the members
To maximise the membership of the Association

British Pump Manufacturers’ Association Ltd

National Metalforming Centre
47 Birmingham Road, West Bromwich B70 6PY
T: +44 (0) 121 601 6691 E: training@bpma.org.uk

Registered in England & Wales No. 6936735 - a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital.