CompEx Hazardous Areas
Compex Foundation Unit (EXF)
Duration:
2 days
Per Delegate:
£616.00
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Practical Content
100%
Theoretical Content
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Gain the knowledge required to identify the correct national regulations, directives, and IEC standards which relate to hazardous areas.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the main protection concepts, categories and protection levels that apply to equipment certified for use in hazardous areas.
- Ability to recognise the elements that make up a hazardous atmosphere and the precautions required.
- Understand the correct descriptors used for criteria that classify a hazardous gas, vapour or dust location.
Course Content
- Area classification
- Ignition properties
- ATEX Directives
- EN/IEC standards
- Ingress protection
- Methods of protection
Assessment
Delegates will undertake a multiple-choice examination paper to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above.
PPE Requirements
PPE not required.
0%
Practical Content
100%
Theoretical Content
Target Audience
This qualification is suitable for non-technical personnel who require an understanding of basic Ex principles, and recently qualified technicians who wish to develop their knowledge before undertaking more technical CompEx qualifications.
Certification
CompEx Foundation Certificate.
Reviews
“Greame, the lecturer was very knowledgeable and helpful in explaining the course content. He was happy to also answer questions outwith the CompEx Foundation course too.”
Roy Bradley
- Ithaca Energy
“Very informative!”
Kristofer Stuart
- Grissan
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