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CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

CompEx 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. Our training facilities are unique and custom built to include a realistic working environment and simulated hazardous areas. The 5 day course is split into separate theory and practical elements and candidates will be assessed in each followed by a multiple choice question paper. Successful completion of this course will result in an industry wide recognised certificate of competency validation.

From 1 April 2019, Compex have introduced the CompEx ID card as mandatory, the cost of this is £25 and is included in our price of £995pp.

All candidates MUST arrive on the first day of their CompEx course with evidence of relevant qualifications, either electrical or instrumentation, (e,g, apprenticeship certificate, Level 3 NVQ/SVQ or ECS/SJIB card)

Using ITA?

This course is eligible for ITA funding. If you wish to use ITA funding towards the cost of this course, you must first apply for the ITA funding through the My World of Work website. Once you’ve applied for funding, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to book your course.

Please note ITA funding for this course should not be applied for until your place is secured.

If the dates below do not meet your requirements additional dates/spaces may be available. Please call 01324 403173 or e-mail: business.development@forthvalley.ac.uk to enquire.

Content

Theory (3 days)
  • General principles of hazardous areas
  • Standards, directives, certification and marking
  • Equipment types Ex d, Ex e, Ex n and Ex p
  • Other equipment types
  • Intrinsic safety
  • Wiring systems
  • Inspection and maintenance to IEC 60079-17
Practical (2 days)
  • Ex01: Preparation and installation of Ex d, e and n systems
  • Ex 02: Inspection and maintenance of Ex d, e and n systems
  • Ex03: Preparation and installation of Ex i systems
  • Ex04: Inspection and maintenance of Ex i systems 
Multi Choice Exam
  • Online Multiple Choice Underpinning Knowledge Exam.
Certificate Issued: CompEx Certificate of Core Competence

  • Location

    Falkirk Campus

  • Availability

    0

  • Start date

    28 October 2019

  • End date

    01 November 2019

  • SCQF Level

    Level 7

  • Cost per person

    £995.00

  • Location

    Falkirk Campus

  • Availability

    1

  • Start date

    04 November 2019

  • End date

    08 November 2019

  • SCQF Level

    Level 7

  • Cost per person

    £995.00

  • Location

    Falkirk Campus

  • Availability

    6

  • Start date

    18 November 2019

  • End date

    22 November 2019

  • SCQF Level

    Level 7

  • Cost per person

    £995.00