BPA Risk Assessment© and ShellCalc Courses©

The British Pyrotechnists Association (BPA) is committed to promoting the highest standards of safety and professionalism across the fireworks and pyrotechnics industry.

As part of this commitment, the BPA offers specialist Risk Assessment Courses and ShellCalc© Courses through CarnDu Ltd, a long-established training provider within the industry.

Risk Assessment Courses

These courses are designed to help participants understand and apply effective risk assessment principles specific to professional firework displays.
Attendees will learn how to identify potential hazards, evaluate and manage risk, and ensure compliance with relevant safety legislation — supporting both safe operations and robust event planning.

ShellCalc© Courses

ShellCalc is a software tool used by professional display operators to calculate safe separation distances for fireworks and pyrotechnic shells.
The course provides hands-on guidance on how to use ShellCalc effectively to plan safe and compliant display layouts, taking into account shell size, angle, and site conditions.

The next available course details are as follows:
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👉 New course dates for 2026 will be announced soon.

For further information or to put your name down for the next course, please contact:
📧 avril@carndu.com
📞 01480 878622