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HTM 02-01 Part B: operational management

Training

Authorised Person (MGPS) Training

Two courses: the full Authorised Person (MGPS) course, and the refresher every three years.

OxygenNitrous oxideEntonoxMedical airSurgical airVacuumAGSS

The Authorised Person courses are ideal for estates officers and engineers looking to progress their knowledge and understanding of Medical Piped Gas Systems. As required to HTM02-01 standards, Authorised Persons (MGPS) should receive training every three years, further to their initial AP training.

Course one

Authorised Person Training (MGPS)

The Authorised Person (MGPS) courses cover all aspects of MGPS as required to HTM02-01 standards. Subjects covered during the course includes:

Duration

  • 4.5 days

Delegates

  • Bespoke on site for 6 to 12 delegates per session (or join one of our local courses)

Format

  • Theory, Demonstration, *Group Workshop and Test

Content

  • MGPS basic principles
  • Statutory obligations and safe systems operations
  • MGPS design and installation requirements
  • Structure and management of the permit-to-work system
  • Supervision of the Competent Person’s (MGPS) work and management of MGPS contracts
  • MGPS equipment performance requirements (plant and pipeline)
  • Technical reporting including system capacities/limitations, upgrading requirements/equipment replacement, system compliance
  • MGPS documentation
  • Emergency procedures
  • MGPS operational policy preparation, implementation and monitoring
  • MGPS testing and quality control requirements

Assessment

  • Course workshop and exercises will consolidate the course learning
  • There will be a multi-choice test to conclude the training
  • Successful delegates will receive certification
Permit to work alongside an as-fitted MGPS drawing

The full course first, then the refresher every three years.

Manifold control panel: line pressure gauges and isolating valves
Area alarm panel beside an oxygen cylinder manifold

Course two

Authorised Person Refresher Training (MGPS)

The Authorised Person Refresher course is for estates officers and engineers looking to refresh their knowledge and understanding of Medical Piped Gas Systems. As required to HTM02-01 standards, Authorised Persons (MGPS) should receive training every three years, further to their initial AP training.

The Authorised Person (MGPS) Refresher course cover all aspects of MGPS as required to HTM02-01 standards. Course content covered includes:

Duration

  • 2.5 days

Delegates

  • Bespoke on site for 6 to 12 delegates per session (or join one of our local courses)

Format

  • Theory, Demonstration, *Group Workshop and Test

Content

  • MGPS basic principles
  • Statutory obligations and safe systems operations
  • MGPS design and installation requirements
  • Structure and management of the permit-to-work system
  • Supervision of the Competent Person’s (MGPS) work and management of MGPS contracts
  • MGPS equipment performance requirements (plant and pipeline)
  • Technical reporting including system capacities/limitations, upgrading requirements/equipment replacement, system compliance
  • MGPS documentation
  • Emergency procedures
  • MGPS operational policy preparation, implementation and monitoring
  • MGPS testing and quality control requirements

Assessment

  • Course workshop and exercises will consolidate the course learning
  • There will be a multi-choice test to conclude the training
  • Successful delegates will receive certification
Policy and procedure files over an MGPS process flowchart

Booking

Ask about course dates and delegate numbers.

Richard Maycock IEng. MIHEEM, Managing Director / Authorising Engineer (MGPS)