CPSA

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 their organisation has over 250 members of 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 the above.

Non-compliant companies can face fines of up to £90k. Companies who fall within the scope of ESOS are required to undertake an energy audit of buildings and industrial premises every four years. Pumps are the largest consumer of global motive power and pumping system improvements can reduction of up to 40% in energy costs. BPMA, as referenced in the UK Government Energy Strategy documents developed the CPSA (initiative as an industry-specific professional qualification. Developed by the BPMA, already an established and highly regarded body within the industry. The objective of the CPSA initiative is to help improve the levels of professionalism in the sector by creating a 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.

CPSA

CERTIFIED PUMP SYSTEM AUDITOR

BECOMING ACCREDITED TO CPSA

The CPSA Initiative is open to any competent engineer. To successfully achieve full accreditation and the benefits that amass, candidates must:

f Attend a 4-day course and pass a comprehensive examination f Conduct a quality assured pump audit f Prove certain levels of experience in the industry f Show personal development through the completion of recognised education/training programmes f Demonstrate active involvement in the industry. CPSA course fees cover the cost of the course, evaluation of the student’s experience and accredited status and visibility on the CPSA.

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, commissioning etc) f Upper and middle management f Working for a manufacturer, distributor, consultant, contractor or end-user in the pump industry f Anyone interested in personal growth and is ambitious for advancement in this industry.

KEY BENEFITS

f Improve your competitive position f Become more effective in your role - both within your organisation and the sector - by increasing and broadening your knowledge of the industry and demonstrating a more professional approach f Recognition of your pump industryspecific knowledge f Enjoy the confidence, success and satisfaction gained by furthering your own personal development and growth f Demonstrate your accomplishment by using the CPSA designation on business cards and other personal documents.

ORGANISATIONS

f Equip Staff with a unique qualification for staff specific to the pump industry f Show industry leadership by encouraging higher levels of professionalism within the sector and help to raise the profile of the

‘supplier’ community f Compete more effectively having a better qualified, more knowledgeable professional workforce

f Increase motivation and engagement from key customer-facing employees by developing their skills and encouraging and their own Continual Professional

Development (CPD) f Visibility on the CPSA website www.bpma-cpsa.co.uk allowing end-users to find you.

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 assessment of a pumping system f A certificate from the BPMA stating that the engineer has completed a Pump

System Optimisation course.

FULL CPSA STATUS

Engineers who wish to achieve full CPSA status, following successful certification, 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 14414. Engineers who achieve CPSA status will: f Receive a BPMA Certificate and CPSA photo registration card which identifies that the cardholder is approved to carry out Pump System Audits f Have photo and details placed on the CPSA website promoting the initiative, CPSA companies and CPSA qualified auditors.

CPSA

CERTIFIED PUMP SYSTEM AUDITOR