CompEx ExF Foundation IEC Course
CompEx ExF Foundation IEC Course
Course Overview
The CompEx ExF Foundation course is part of the training and certification of core personnel who work with equipment for use in explosive atmospheres. The training is designed to provide companies a method to raise hazardous area awareness for their employees, with an internationally recognized competency certificate.
For this reason, assessment of the knowledge delivered in the course will be an essential part of the training.
This course includes:
- ATEX Directives and Regulations
- Explosive Atmospheres
- DSEAR (ATEX 137)
- Ignition sources of gas and dust
- Area Classification
- Signage
- Categories and EPLs
- Equipment for use in explosive atmospheres
- Types of protection
- Ingress Protection (IP rating)
- Markings
- Maintenance
- Repairs
- Modifications
- Portable equipment
Location:
Online at a time that works with the student’s schedule or at client’s premises (subject to a minimum students number)
Certification issued:
Upon successful completion of the module, Certification is issued by CompEx. Valid for 5 years.
Upon completion of the CompEx ExF Foundation course the student will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Basic understanding of the ATEX use and ATEX equipment Directives
- Understand the need for additional protections in Ex areas
- Understand Ex signage and the meaning of area classifications
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of Ex markings
- Understand activities that are and are not allowed in Ex areas and on Ex equipment
In order to provide the highest quality training experience, this course consists of the following instructional elements:
- Instructor-led presentation – The core elements of skill will be presented and demonstrated in a classroom environment.
- Final exam – The Final exam is administered via an online service.
- Certification – The attendee will receive an attendance certificate from EUTEX. Upon successfully passing the exam, attendees will receive a CompEx Certificate of Competence valid for 5 years.
Go to our Training Calendar:
- Pick a center and a training date
- Submit payment and receive the registration form
- Fill the registration form and email it back to us ([email protected]) along with the additional required documents attached.
- Our training team will review your documentation and confirm training registration.
- Get ready to expand your hazardous area knowledge and we will see you on your training date.
Note: registration is required at least 21 days prior to your desired training date. Late payment submissions will not be guaranteed a seat.
EUTEX also has the option to provide the theory portion of this training via our online learning platform for students who wish to learn at their own pace and later schedule their assessment with us for CompEx certification.
To enroll in the theory element of CompEx Foundation, please click here.
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ABOUT EUTEX INTERNATIONAL
EUTEX International is the leading electrical supplier of hazardous area products and services around the globe!
EUTEX is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company that provides hazardous area electrical products including cables, glands, and accessories. The company holds IECEx service facility status which allows our staff to provide hazardous area inspection and maintenance services along with staff training and assembly certification to ensure safe operations in potentially explosive environments.
Working in potentially explosive areas involves multiple risks, so minimizing those risks for the staff and assets is our highest priority.
We have been serving the energy industry since 1998 consistently working towards a safer work environment. EUTEX has built an extensive global footprint by supporting customers who really care about safety by making sure the products and services are a good fit for their purpose and compliant with international and local standards.
To date, EUTEX has registered offices and training centers in Australia, Canada, India, Myanmar, Scotland, Singapore, Thailand, and United Arab Emirates to better serve our global clientele.
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1225 North Loop West, Suite #1110 Houston, TX 77008 Office: 713.862.0088 Fax: 832.358.1165
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