Target Audience
This qualification is suitable for electrical or instrumentation technicians who are new to working in hazardous areas who wish to develop their knowledge of working safely in hazardous areas.
Objectives
To deliver competence based training and assessment in the selection and maintenance of Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical equipment. To comply with Electrical at Work Regulations, ATEX directives and Dangerous Substance in Explosive Atmosphere Regulations.
Specifically, the course will cover:
- Area Classification and Zoning.
- Gas Groups.
- Temperature Classification.
- Sources of Ignition.
- IP Ratings and Impact Protection.
- Marking and Identification.
- Earthing and Bonding.
- Protection Methods in detail.
- Wiring Systems and Glanding.
- Permit to Work and other Documentation.
- Electrical Isolations.
- Installation, Maintenance, Inspection & Testing.
Delivery
Classroom based theory, practical glanding exercise and online multi choice questions.
Certification
CompEx – Foundation Plus Course of Hazardous Awareness.
Duration
2 days.
Cost
£510 + vat per delegate.
Venue
New Horizons House – Training Centre, Ellesmere Port.
Numbers
Up to 9 delegates per course.
PPE requirements
Overalls and safety footwear.