Course Overview
This course training and assessment of competence for staff who work on mechanical equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Course Content
The course covers the following key topics:
- Hazardous area legislation, standards and responsibilities
- Principles of explosion protection for mechanical equipment
- Hazardous area classification (Zones 0, 1 and 2)
- Ignition sources associated with mechanical equipment
- Equipment categories, marking and certification
- Selection and installation of mechanical equipment in hazardous areas
- Inspection and maintenance requirements
- Identification of defects and unsafe conditions
- Safe working practices in explosive gas atmospheres
- Practical inspection and competence assessment
Certification
· Certificate of Competence
Documentation Requirements
CompEx Awarding Organisation requirements state that the following documents are required upon booking or at the very latest, 10 days prior to course commencement:
- CompEx Candidate Registration Form – completed in full, signed, dated etc.
- Qualification/Certification – one of the following: NVQ III / Apprenticeship Deeds / JIB Card or similar
- Digital Photograph – Head and Shoulders
Competence Validation Assessment
- Knowledge Test: Multiple Choice
- Practical Test Practical Assessment
Course details
Course code
Duration
3 Days
Where
NETA – Stockton
Course information
- Recognised mechanical background
- Be a competent mechanical craftsperson
