Course description
CompEx EXF
CompEx is the national training and assessment scheme for electro technical crafts personnel who work in potentially explosive atmospheres, such as on and off-shore Oil and Gas Pharmaceuticals, Energy and Chemical industries. CompEx is a national joint training initiative developed and implemented by the Engineering Equipment and Material Users Association (EEMUA) and JTL and is supported by the Health and Safety Executive.
JTL, who is the national training agent for the Electrical contracting industry, has been appointed to develop, operate and manage the training provision across the UK and has licensed and accredited a number of centres to deliver the training and assessment.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is suitable for electrical personnel who work in potentially explosive atmospheres, such as on and off-shore oil and gas pharmaceuticals, energy and chemical industries. Delegates should be a competent Electrician and/or instrument craft personnel. You will be required to bring photographic identification and suitable evidence to prove your competence. This ideally will be certification/letter from your employer or a JIB Gold card.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be awarded a certificate of core competence by JTL and EEMUA.
Training Course Content
This course covers the following topics:
- A greater understanding of the current directives and regulations relating to hazardous areas
- Awareness of typical flammable atmosphere situations and types of release
- Understanding of the characteristics of gases, vapours and dusts
- Understanding of the basic principles of area classification including zones, apparatus groups and temperature classification
- Understanding of identification for hazardous area equipment
- Awareness of the types of protection for equipment for use in hazardous areas
- Understanding of the IP code for ingress protection
- Awareness of various ignition sources and potential associated hazards
Expenses
The cost of this course is £250 + VAT.