CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-Ex04)
Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where gas and vapours are present.
Available dates
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5-9 Oct 20265 DaysFalkirk Campus F0.0341250.00
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19-23 Oct 20265 DaysForth Valley College1250.00
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26-30 Oct 20265 DaysFalkirk Campus F0.0341250.00
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9-13 Nov 20265 DaysForth Valley College1250.00
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16-20 Nov 20265 DaysForth Valley College1250.00
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23-27 Nov 20265 DaysForth Valley College1250.00
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7-11 Dec 20265 DaysForth Valley College1250.00
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14-18 Dec 20265 DaysForth Valley College1250.00
Description
Group bookings are available and can be tailored to your needs. Courses may be delivered onsite, virtually, in person, or on campus.
01-04 provides candidates with the relevant training and practical assessments on the installation, maintenance and inspection of electrical and instrumental systems in a flammable gas, vapour or mist environment.
This qualification is suitable for practicing electrical or instrument technicians who are involved in installing, inspecting and maintaining certified Ex electrical equipment in locations where gases and vapours can potentially create an explosive atmosphere.
Our training facilities are unique and custom built to include a realistic working environment and simulated hazardous area.
The 5 day course includes 3 days of theoretical/practical learning and 2 days of assessment.
Prerequisites
Please click here to view CompEx's entry requirements
We recommend completing the CompEx Foundation 1 Day Course as a prerequisite prior to attending this course.
Content
Theory
(3 Days Theory)
Legislation, Directives & Standards
- ATEX Directives
- EAWR
- DSEAR
- HASAWA
- BS EN and IEC 60079 Series of Standards
- Boundary Signage
- Safe Working Procedures (Gas Free Certificates, Hot Works, PTW’s, Method Statements, Risk Assessments,)
- Control of Vehicles
General Principles
- Characteristics Flammable Gas and Vapours
- Ignition Sources
- Area Classification
- ATEX Categories & EPLs
- Concepts of Protection
- International Protection (IP Rating)
- Label Reading
Concepts of Protection
- Characteristics Flammable Gas and Vapours
- Flameproof Ex ’d’
- Increased safety Ex ’e’
- Reduced Risk Ex ’n’
- Intrinsic safety Ex ‘i’
- Pressurisation Ex ’px’, Ex ’py’ and Ex ’pz’
- Other methods of protection, Ex ’o’, Ex ’q’, Ex ’m’ and Ex ‘op’
- Combined (hybrid) methods of protection
Installation / Inspection
- Wiring methods
- Installation to BS/ IEC 60079-14
- Cable Glanding
- Minimum Accessory Requirements
- Earthing Systems
- Safe Isolation
- Inspection to BS/IEC 60079 -17
- Grades of Inspection
- Types of Inspection
Assessment
Assessment is undertaken using both practical assessments and an online multiple choice examination that covers the four separate CompEx units.
Practical assessments:
Candidates are required to undertake four practical assessments (one per unit)
- Ex01 - 3 hours 45 minutes
- Ex02 - 1 hour 30 minutes
- EX03 - 3 hours
- Ex04 - 1 hour 15 minutes
Online exam
Candidates must undertake a multiple-choice online examination that consists of 60 questions answered over 1.5 hours.