CompEx Foundation (ExF) Explosive Atmospheres

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The CompEx Foundation (ExF) qualification has been designed to provide an introduction into potentially explosive or flammable environments where gases, vapours and dust can form a hazardous atmosphere. The course provides delegates with an understan... Read More

Delegates will receive an overview of hazardous area classification, safe working practices and basic protection concepts used for certifying Ex equipment.

This theory-only course is suitable for technical and non-technical personnel who require a basic understanding of hazardous work areas, or who wish to develop their knowledge before undertaking more technical CompEx qualifications. It is applicable to large Pharmaceutical and Medical Device manufacturers or any companies with explosive atmospheres. (This course replaces the ATEX Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 training programme)

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The Foundation (ExF) (Explosive Atmospheres) CompEx Certified course provides candidates with an understanding of the regulations, directives and standards associated with locations containing hazardous atmospheres. These include EU Legislation and its corresponding Irish Legislation.

EU Legislation	Irish Legislation
ATEX 99/92/EU : Explosive Atmospheres at Work	The Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations, 2007 Part 8: Explosive Atmospheres at Places of Work.
ATEX 2014/34/EU: Equipment & Protective Systems.	S.I. No 230 of 2017, equipment & protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres regulations 2017.

This is a theory-only course offering a basic understanding of hazardous work areas. Candidates will receive an overview of hazardous area classification, safe working practices and basic protection concepts used for certifying Ex equipment.

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. Non- Technical personnel may attend, to gain an understanding of basic Ex principles, but please note sitting the exam may prove to be difficult.

Candidates that successfully complete the CompEx Foundation qualification will be able 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.
• Recognise the elements that make up a hazardous atmosphere and the precautions required.
• Identify the correct descriptors used for criteria that classify a hazardous gas, vapour or dust location.

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Candidates undertake an online multiple-choice examination which comprises of 30 questions over 45 minutes. This is completed at the end of Day 2. It is highly advisable to study for the exam between day 1 and day 2. Study time will also be allocated on Day 2.

Successful candidates will receive an internationally recognised CompEx Certificate for Foundation in Hazardous Awareness.

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Accreditation

An Internationally recognised CompEx Certificate for Foundation in Hazardous (Explosive) Atmospheres presented by Antaris (CompEx Certified No. 060)

Course Code

HS043

Duration

2 training days

Public Price

Virtual Training: £435

+ €100 registration fee for Compex Courses

Delivery Mode

This programme is delivered by Classroom, Virtual Training, or In-Company training

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