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Compex UKAS Accredited Training (Ex 01 - Ex 04)The leading international training, assessment and certification scheme for electro technical crafts persons working in potentially hazardous or explosive atmospheres based on the requirements of the IEC Standards (Primarily & 17) which forms the core content of all CompEx delivery. This ensures international conformity and harmonisation of safe working practices.
Potentially explosive atmospheres occur in onshore
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Compex UKAS Accredited Training (Ex 01 - Ex 04)The leading international training, assessment and certification scheme for electro technical crafts persons working in potentially hazardous or explosive atmospheres based on the requirements of the IEC Standards (Primarily & 17) which forms the core content of all CompEx delivery. This ensures international conformity and harmonisation of safe working practices.
Potentially explosive atmospheres occur in onshore and offshore petrochemical plants and refining plants. They are also found in distilleries, paint spraying plants, flourmills, woodworking machine plants, the water industry and petrol forecourt environments. Failure to ensure safe working practices in these circumstances could result in the ignition of explosive gases or dust clouds leading to injury or even ;
Competency is certificated only to individuals who:
- Meet the necessary entry criteria for the CompEx modules
- Pass the underpinning knowledge theory examinations
- Pass the competency validation test in the form of practical assessments
Who is the Course aimed at? Subjects covered include: area classification; temperature classification; gas groups; dust protection; IP ratings; impact protection and other environmental influences; ignition sources; marking and identification; legislation; directives and standards; earthing; bonding; protection methods in detail; Ex'd', Ex'e', Ex'n', Ex'p', Ex'i', Ex'm', Ex'o', Ex'q'; dust protection by enclosure; wiring systems and glanding; installation, maintenance, inspection and testing.
The training and practical assessment program is provided for electrical personnel who undertake the physical installation and assembly of new 'Ex' equipment and, who perform preventive maintenance and inspections on previously installed equipment.
- Ex 01 - The preparation & installation of Ex d, n, e and p apparatus in potentially explosive atmospheres.
- Ex 02 - The maintenance and inspection of Ex d, n, e and p apparatus in potentially explosive atmospheres.
- Ex 03 - The preparation & installation of Ex ia and ib systems in potentially explosive atmospheres.
- Ex 04 - The maintenance and inspection of Ex ia and ib systems in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Updated on 24 May, 2023 - Read LessAbout HAZLOC Consultants and Training
HAZLOC training and consultancy service provider based in Sasolburg, the Nothern Free State province of South Africa and operates worldwide. Our international & national training courses are accredited and registered by CompEx & EWSETA. Our trainers / assessors and consultants are highly skilled regarding hazardous area classifications & equipment compliance audits for hazardous locations where flammable gasses, vapours and or combustable dust & fibres are handle or stored.
We are currently the first and only international accredited CompEx training facility (Centre No.11) in the Southern Hemisphere.
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