MCP Technical Training

We’re big believers that good technical training should feel practical, relevant, and easy to engage with.

Recent client feedback reflected just that. Knowledgeable trainers, real-world experience brought into the sessions, well-structured materials, and training that works around the realities of the site and the people on it.

Always good to hear that the sessions are not only useful, but genuinely enjoyed.

A big pat on the back to our Technical Training team and everyone involved behind the scenes!

The updated MCP Technical Training course calendar is now available to download.

If you’re planning technical skills development for your engineering or maintenance teams, the new calendar provides a clear overview of upcoming course dates so you can schedule training well in advance.

Our programmes cover a wide range of practical engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical and instrumentation skills, delivered by experienced trainers who work closely with industry.

Whether you're developing multi-skilled technicians, strengthening maintenance capability, or planning team development for the months ahead, the calendar makes it easy to find the right time to train.

⬇️ Download the updated calendar here:
https://zurl.co/CIEds

If your maintenance skills plan has been a bit stagnant lately, hydraulics is a smart place to restart.

Hydraulic systems sit behind a huge amount of day-to-day plant reliability, yet lots of teams are forced to learn them the hard way, mid-breakdown.

Our Introduction to Hydraulics course gives technicians and engineers a structured foundation in:

• What hydraulics is and why it’s used
• Core components and how they work (pumps, valves, actuators, reservoirs, accumulators)
• Safe working practices
• Maintenance procedures, including contamination control
• Practical hands-on tasks

It’s intended for people with a technical background working on machines with hydraulic systems, and it’s the entry level route to progress into more advanced learning.

Certification includes BFPA and a training passport.

On-site only, with duration dependent on what you need.

🔗 https://zurl.co/WqjSx

Week 5 of 10 – Workplace Safety

“It’ll be fine” has never improved a safety record.

Maintenance environments carry real risk - especially when procedures aren’t followed properly.

The challenge:
Gaps in safety knowledge and inconsistent practices.

Where MDCs come in:
They strengthen critical safety behaviours, including isolation and LOTO procedures.

Safer teams don’t happen by accident.

Read more: https://zurl.co/jPOAD

Week 4 of 10 – Extending Equipment Lifespan

If a machine keeps failing, it’s usually trying to tell you something.

Poor maintenance practices quietly reduce asset life - until replacement becomes unavoidable (and expensive).

The challenge:
Inconsistent or incorrect maintenance habits.

Where MDCs come in:
They reinforce best practices - from lubrication to alignment - helping extend equipment lifespan.

Because “we’ll replace it soon anyway” is rarely a cost-saving strategy.

Read more: https://zurl.co/H1k2D

Hydraulics rarely fail politely.

It’s usually a leak, a pressure issue, or a machine that suddenly decides it’s on strike.

If your team works on plant and machinery with hydraulic systems, a solid foundation makes fault finding and maintenance quicker, safer, and far less “guess and hope”.

Our Introduction to Hydraulics course is an entry-level, on-site programme designed for people with a technical background, with no previous hydraulics training required (engineering background needed).

What it covers includes:
• Hydraulic principles and symbols
• Pumps, valves, actuators and circuits
• Hydraulic fluid and contamination control
• Maintenance procedures and safe working
• Practical hands-on tasks

It’s also built to support compliance, with training records designed to meet and exceed HSE expectations.

On-site only, with duration dependent on your requirements.

🔗 https://zurl.co/fkwzC

Introduction to Hydraulics — MCP Technical Training Gain a clear understanding of hydraulic systems, their applications, core principles, and key components used in plant and machinery.

Be honest… how much of your PLC knowledge comes from figuring things out when something breaks?
It works… until it doesn’t.

Our Siemens S7 TIA Portal PLC Training is built to take that guesswork away.

Next available dates:
22nd to 25th June (Solihull)
14th to 17th Sept (Solihull)

A practical 4-day course covering everything from setup to fault diagnosis, so your team can work with confidence, not just experience.

Think:
✔ Understanding how the system actually works
✔ Diagnosing faults properly (not just trial and error)
✔ Making changes safely
✔ Building better, more reliable automation

Because “we think it’s fixed” isn’t a strategy.

Book now:🔗 https://zurl.co/Pnv5b

Siemens S7 TIA Portal PLC Training — MCP Technical Training This course provides engineers with a solid foundation in PLC systems, progressing from basic principles to more advanced functions and applications.

Week 3 of 10 – Reducing Equipment Downtime

“Why is the line down?”
A question that never comes at a convenient time.

Unplanned downtime is often less about the machine… and more about how quickly issues are diagnosed.

The challenge:
Delayed fault finding leads to longer outages and higher costs.

Where MDCs come in:
They develop technicians who can identify and resolve issues faster - keeping operations moving.

Less downtime. Fewer headaches.

Read more: https://zurl.co/ebNk7

⚡ 18th Edition Wiring Regulations – Amendment 4 ⚡

Are you up to date?

Amendment 4 to BS 7671:2018 introduces important changes to align electrical installations with UK safety law, particularly in relation to fire risk, thermal effects, and energy efficiency.

Key focus areas include:

- Enhanced requirements to reduce fire risk
- Updated guidance on protective measures
- Greater emphasis on compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations
- Clearer alignment between standards and real-world safety outcomes
- Whether you’re an electrician, duty holder, engineer, or facilities professional, understanding - Amendment 4 is essential to remain compliant, competent, and confident.

✅ Stay compliant
✅ Reduce risk
✅ Protect people and property

📅 Training and briefings available now – suitable for both practising electricians and non-electrical managers with responsibility for electrical safety.

👉 Get in touch to book or learn more: https://zurl.co/PVdCT

BS 7671 Wiring Regulations 18th Edition Course — MCP Technical Training This 3-day electrical training course will familiarise you with the layout, content and application of BS 7671: 18 (2382-18) 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.