CompEx Responsible Person (Ex14)

Please note that due to COVID-19, this course will be delivered on-campus with reduced student numbers and physical distancing measures in place. Please note this course will be 4 days in class with the examinations on the morning of the 5th day (Friday).

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The CompEx EX14 aims to assist Responsible Persons to meet their legal obligations with regard to maintaining an asset register and implementing a practical approach to the inspection and maintenance of equipment in explosive atmospheres utilising IEC 60079 Parts 14 & 17 and offering the basis of best practice in this regard.

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 £1600pp.

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

Content

Appropriate Legal Requirements:

• Legislation overview

• ATEX 137/DSEAR Overview – key elements designed to illustrate Best Practice

• DSEAR Reg. 7 (or national equivalent to be developed by local centre)

• DSEAR ACOP / ATEX 137 Guidance (or national equivalent to be developed by local centre)

Framework Guidance:

• RG101 “Accreditation for the Inspection of Electrical Equipment and Installations in Potentially Explosive

Atmosphere HSE”

• Safe working procedures for Explosive Atmospheres-ref 60079-14

• Requirements of 60079-14/17 “knowledge, skills & competences”

• Working knowledge of IEC 60079 parts 10-1, 10-2, 14, 17

• EC&I Delivery Guide HSE

• Inspection and remedial action strategy (Quantum analysis/prioritisation)

• Overview of IEC 60079-19 – Repair and IECEx Service Facilities

• Competency criteria and assessment

Entry requirements