Compex Preparation Course

Course Overview

This course combines a range of practical activities to prepare delegates to undertake a certified JTL CompEx Course.

Course Content

The course covers the following key topics:

• Outline of differing cable types: Power and Instrumentation: Steel wire armoured (SWA), steel wired braided (SWB), unarmoured cabling
• Glanding of cables: Selection and installation of appropriate cable glands for Steel wire armoured (SWA), steel wired braided (SWB), unarmoured cabling
• Termination of cables: Selection and installation of appropriate termination methods for differing cable types
• Safe isolation: Use of visual voltage test equipment, safe isolation procedure
• Testing of cables: Preparation for testing, selection of appropriate test equipment, carrying out required tests
• Inspection of Installations: Different grades of inspection, use of IEC fault codes, inspection reports

Who should attend

• Individuals preparing to undertake CompEx Ex01–Ex04 assessments
• Qualified electricians working in hazardous areas
• Personnel involved in installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex equipment
• Engineers requiring hazardous area competency certification

Certification

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Key Benefits

• Enhance employment opportunities within oil & gas, petrochemical and industrial sectors
• Build confidence in hazardous area working practices
• Develop practical skills in cable glanding, inspection and maintenance procedures
• Support compliance with DSEAR, ATEX and industry safety requirements