Goal

This course is designed to brush-up participants' knowledge and skills in order to give them the best possible preparation for the examination Ex 004, 007 and 008 Inspection and maintenance.

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Target group

Personnel working in electrical, automation and related fields who wish to prepare for the examination Ex 004, 007 and 008 Inspection and maintenance.

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Subjects covered in the course

The course is based on the competence requirements described in OD 504 with particular emphasis on the IEC 60079-17 norm. It is intended as a preparatory course covering topics in IECEx certification for:

 

Unit 004 Maintenance of Ex equipment

• General information on maintenance of Ex installations

• Maintenance principles and systems

• Maintenance requirements and responsibility

• Identifying equipment and protection methods

 

Unit 007 Visual and close inspection

• Inspection levels

• Checklists and procedures

• Typical faults and defects

 

Unit 008 Detailed inspection

• Inspection level

• Checklists and procedures

• Work methods and test equipment