Course Description
This 5-day course in CompEx Ex01-Ex04 Gas and Vapours qualification have been developed for electrical and instrument technicians working in hazardous locations where gases and vapours can form explosive atmospheres.
What certificate will i receive?
Candidates who are successful in both the theory and practical assessments will receive a CompEx Certificate of Core Competence.
What is the duration of the course?
Approximately 5 days, however; some international centres offer a 6-day course to further support candidates where English is not their first language.
What are the entry requirements?
To attend this course, Learners must be:
- Practicing competent electrical technicians; or
- Practicing competent intrument technicians; or
- Electrical / Instrument engineers with previosu practical experience; or
- Prior CompEx certification supported by employer sponsored letter.
What does the course cover?
This course has been developed in consultation with industry to ensure the core competence of existing and potential workers who operate in these environments.
The qualification consists of four units, which cover the minimum requirements for safe working practices in hazardous locations
Learners will learn about the safety considerations that should be applied to work areas that contain potentially explosive or flammable atmospheres and the factors that are used to classify their location.
The course includes instruction on how to read hazardous areas, certification, labeling, and documentation and also informs learners about the main protections, concepts, categories, and levels that are applied to certified EX electrical equipment.
Successful learners will demonstrate the knowledge and skills to meet the requirements highlighted in the IEC 60079, and BS EN 60079 series of standards and the relevant national standards and directives. This qualification focus on the minimum specifications identified in IEC 60079:0, IEC 60079:10.1, IEC 60079:14 and IEC 60079:17.
How is the course assessed?
Assessment is undertaken using both practical assessments and an online examination that covers the four separate CompEx units.
Online Exam
Learners must undertake a multiple-choice online examination that consists of 60 questions answered over 1.5 hours
Practical Assessments
Learners are required to undertake for practical assessments (one per unit):
- Ex01 - 3 hours 45mins
- Ex02 -1 hour 30 minutes
- Ex03 - 3 hours
- Ex04 - 1 hour 15 minutes
₹ 175000.00 INR
(Exld GST)
Course info
- Certificate
- CompEx Certificate - Valid for 5 years
- Duration
Approximately 5 days, however; some international centres offer a 6-day course to further support candidates where English is not their first language.
- Who is it for
For practicing electrical or instrument technicians who are involved in installing, inspecting and maintaining Ex equipment.
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