BFPA Level 1 Electro-Pneumatic Qualification (PQ1)

The BFPA are developing a three-tier programme of competence based qualifications that will combine the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure a level of assessed competency when maintaining and managing either hydraulic or electro-pneumatic systems.

The Level 1 qualifications have been designed as a progression route from those training courses that have met the BFPA’s Level 1 vocational course recommendations. Their aim is to cement the knowledge acquired through the vocational courses and demonstrate that candidates can apply that understanding to a series of practical one to one competence based assessments.

Following on from classroom theory sessions candidates will be expected to take part in a written examination covering topics such as fundamental scientific principles and their applications, compressed air installations, airline components, circuits and features, basic maintenance procedures.

Practical Assessments cover:

• Interpreting electro-pneumatic circuit diagrams
• Constructing electro-pneumatic systems from given information
• Carrying out routine maintenance on electro-pneumatic systems

Click on this link to contact BFPA approved companies who deliver these qualifications to discuss the content and availability in more detail.