training

Why use our program?

Safety is everything in the concrete industry. At Stress-Tec (UK) Ltd, we leverage years of specialist experience to help prestressing companies meet their legal and safety obligations through tailored Prestressing Safety Awareness courses.

 

We’ve developed this program in partnership with Proskills Global and MPA Precast, delivering training on their behalf in line with the Code of Practice for Safe Stressing (COP) and Proskills maintains a national register and handles certification and ID cards.

 

On-Site Training
Every site is different—and so is our training. We customise our sessions to match the equipment, layout, and stressing processes of your site, ensuring operatives are confident and safe on the job. As a trusted training partner of Proskills Global, our delivery meets the highest safety standards.  Each module consists of a PowerPoint presentation including photographs and video footage, followed by a written multiple-choice assessment. A practical assessment for the Stressing Operators will follow to ensure correct working practices. Therefore, a stressing bed must be available.

 

Certification of Training Achievement (CTA)
Operatives who meet the necessary skills, knowledge, and competence are awarded a Certificate of Training Achievement (CTA). This achievement is logged nationally and can be verified by employers, the HSE, and other regulatory bodies—helping to build a safer, more accountable workforce.  The training model initially required full training every five (5) years, with annual reassessments conducted by qualified on-site staff to support ongoing professional development, but after feedback, it became clear that some employers preferred alternative options.  Therefore, if no on-site assessments are completed, the certification will only be valid for a maximum of three (3) years, and must be renewed with a full training course on-site carried out by us or another certified training provider. At the time of full training, employers can choose between a certification validity period of either three or five years. The designated individual responsible for signing off on the training must select the appropriate expiration period, and the certification will be issued accordingly.

 

What Are the Benefits?

• Helps employers meet health and safety obligations
• Reduces the risk of accidents through practical, tailored instruction
• Covers modules PS1 to PS3 in depth
• Supports non-native English speakers and individuals with dyslexia

We currently offer translated question sheets in English, Polish, Lithuanian,  Spanish, Romanian, Portuguese and Punjabi (presentation remains in English). Dyslexia-friendly colour overlays are also available—just let us know at booking.

 

Management of Site Safety – PS4
From June 2025 we no longer offer the PS4 (formerly PS6) module ourselves. This course is now hosted by Arbour Safety Management Ltd. Click on the PS4 icon below to access their site and contact details.

 

You can also Visit Proskill Global's website for more details on other courses available.

Basic Awareness H&S  

To provide a general awareness of safety issues relating to working in a prestressing environment  

Stressing Tendons

To provide participants with skills and knowledge to perform their job roles safely and competently

Bed Operatives Proceedures

Core of the Training and suitable for Casting, Specials and Unit Handling

Stressing Operative Procedures

To be completed in conjunction with PS2b for all operatives involved in stressing activities

Maintenance of Stressing Equipment

Aimed at Maintenance Engineers, Foremen and Fitters and any personnel carrying out maintenance operations

Management of Site Safety

We no longer run this module as it is now a day course hosted by 
Arbour Safety
Management Ltd. 
Click the icon for their site.