Goal

This course is a mainly theoretical course intended to help participants understand the relevant regulations and standards concerning electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas. Participants learn about a range of Ex equipment, how it is constructed and where and how to use the equipment.

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After completing the course, participants will be able to carry out their work within Ex areas in a safe and professional way.

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This course also provides the necessary background for the following courses: · Ex maintenance & inspection · IECEx CoPC Ex000 · IECEx CoPC Ex001

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Target group

• Electricians, technicians and engineers​

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Subjects covered in the course

• Online Ex basic training

• Ex philosophy, fire and explosion theory

• Zone Classification introduction

• ATEX Directives and IECEx Schemes

• Ex protection methods introduction

• Reading and understanding Ex Marking 

• Understand the Ex Certification Process.

• Understand the important of Ex documentation

• Ex installations introduction

• Electrical inspection and maintenance IEC 60079-17 introduction

• Ex equipment repair and overhaul IECE 60079-19 introduction

• Online exam and quizzes

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