CompEx Training Course Brochure

International Corporate Training provider of mobile CompEx packages

Protechnis Limited 11 Roseberry Court, Ellerbeck Way, Stokesley Business Park, Stokesley, TS9 5QT. UK.
Company Registered in England & Wales 06349589

Telephone : +44 (0) 1642 713899 Web:www.protechnis.com Email: enquiries@protechnis.com

Protechnis is licensed by JT Limited to conduct the internationally recognised and UKAS accredited CompEx training
and competence assessment in the following course units:

Ex01 to Ex04 Gases & Vapours

The Ex01 to Ex04 CompEx course provides underpinning knowledge and a practical competence assessment
programme for electrical and instrument personnel who undertake:

 the physical installation and assembly of new 'Ex' equipment and,

 preventive maintenance and inspections of previously installed equipment.

In potentially explosive gas and vapour atmospheres.

Ex01 to Ex04 Gases & Vapours – Refresher / Update

The Ex01 to Ex04 CompEx course is provided for those technicians and engineers who wish to update and refresh
their knowledge and skills in this area and to the requirements of the new standards and to renew their Ex01 to 04
CompEx certification.

CompEx Foundation (Ex F)

The foundation level course provides an ideal introduction to CompEx. Those people who should attend this course
include mechanical engineers, supervisors, and technicians who require awareness and understanding. The aim of
the course is to provide delegates with basic knowledge and understanding on terminology and protection concepts
for equipment utilised in a potentially flammable or explosive atmosphere.
Mobile CompEx Ex01-04 Training Course
Course Aims and Objectives

To provide Training and Assessment of Competence, for electrical and instrumentation

personnel to work on electrical apparatus for use in potentially explosive gas atmospheres to
corporate clients without access to a local CompEx training centre.

On completion of the course the delegates will have gained an understanding of:

 Ex01 – Preparation and Installation of Ex‘d’ Ex‘e’ Ex‘n’ and Ex‘p’ systems in potentially
explosive atmospheres.

 Ex02 – Inspection and Maintenance of Ex‘d’ Ex‘e’ Ex‘n’ and Ex‘p’ systems in potentially
explosive atmospheres.

 Ex03 – Preparation and Installation of Ex’i’ systems in potentially explosive

atmospheres.

 Ex04 – Inspection and Maintenance of Ex’i’ systems in potentially explosive

atmospheres.

The references in bold above represent the specific training modules within the course
curriculum.

Course Duration & Candidate Requirements and Numbers

The course duration is five days including three days taught classwork in a classroom
followed by two days assessment using the mobile training vehicle.

The mobile training unit can accommodate a maximum of 7 candidates to be trained in the 5
day course at any one time.

The programme of training can be discussed and arranged to suit manning arrangements on
site and can be run across weekends.

To register for the course, it is mandatory that the candidate and their employer are able to
demonstrate that the candidate has electrical experience and works in the field of electrical
installation and maintenance. It is also mandatory that the candidate’s provide proof of
identification.

This information is required in advance of the course start, so the candidate can be added to
the CompEx Register.

11 Roseberry Court Telephone : +44 (0) 1642 713899 Protechnis Ltd.

Ellerbeck Way Fax: +44 (0) 1642 713505 Registered in England and Wales
Stokesley Business Park
Stokesley www : www.protechnis.com Company Number : 06349589
TS9 5QT Email : enquiries@protechnis.com VAT Number : GB172119230

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 The CompEx register is maintained by Protechnis Ltd and JT Ltd, so that the names of
candidates passing the course are stored for future reference.

If a candidate fails part of the course assessments or examination, they will be offered a re-
sit.

The course cost does not include re-sits, which will be charged extra depending on number
of candidates requiring the re-sits and the number of modules required. This can be
discussed and arranged with the Client at the time of training in country.

Typical Course Schedule & Contents

Typical teaching hours would be 9am – 4pm with 45 minutes for lunch and 2 x 20 minute
breaks. However the teaching timetable may be arranged to suit the Client’s requirements
(e.g. prayer times etc.) a typical standard arrangement would be as shown below:-

All breaks and mealtimes are to take place on the Client’s premises. Classroom is to be
provided by the client:

Day 1 & Day 2

Classroom based theory covering general hazardous area principles and techniques, Ex‘d’
Ex‘e’ Ex‘n’ Ex‘p’ and Ex’i’.

NOTE: - The Client shall make available an area such as a conference room or classroom for
the theory based section of the course, and refreshment and welfare facilities.

The course will be delivered in the English language.

Day 3

9:00am – 10:40am Correct Glanding Techniques

11:00am – 4:00pm Introduction to assessment area then Ex01 input and assessment.

Day 4

9:00am – 10:40am Introduction to assessment area then Ex02 input and assessment.

11:00am – 2:00pm Intrinsic Safety theory

2:30pm – 4:00pm Introduction to assessment area then Ex04 input and assessment.

Day 5

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 9.00am – 12.30pm Introduction to assessment area then Ex03 input and assessment.

1:15pm – 4:00pm Tutorial and Multi Choice question paper test.

NOTE: - The practical sessions shall be held in the mobile training unit located at the Client
Training Centre Area.

Assessment and Certification

Each unit requires the candidate to complete a competence validation test consisting of a
multi choice question paper along with a practical assessment utilising the mobile training
unit.

A certificate of core competence will be issued by Protechnis to all candidates who

successfully complete the assessment tests.

The CompEx Certificate of Core Competence is valid for 5 years from the date of issue and
must be refreshed before the certificate expiry date.

Re-sits may be provided (at additional cost) for those candidates failing any of the practical
assessments or multi choice exam paper.

Additional training and support may also be provided separately where required, at
additional cost.

11 Roseberry Court Telephone : +44 (0) 1642 713899 Protechnis Ltd.

Ellerbeck Way Fax: +44 (0) 1642 713505 Registered in England and Wales
Stokesley Business Park
Stokesley www : www.protechnis.com Company Number : 06349589
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Ex01-04 Refresher and Update
Course Outline and Aims

The course aims to confirm the candidate understands of:

 Properties of flammable gas and liquids and zonal classification

 Principles of protection afforded by
o Ex’d’, ’e’, ‘n’, ‘p’, ‘i’, ‘q’, ‘m’, ‘o’, and ‘s’ apparatus;
 Selection, installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex’d’, ‘e’, ‘n’, ‘p’ and ‘i’
apparatus and systems and their hybrids;
 Certification and marking of apparatus.

The course will also update changes applicable to installation, inspection and maintenance
personnel regarding:

 European Directives
 Ex apparatus standards
 Ex installation, inspection and maintenance standards
 The relationship between BS5345 and corresponding IEC/CENELEC Standards
 Marking of apparatus

Who should attend the Ex01-04 Refresher and Update Course?

Those Technicians and Engineers who wish to update and refresh their knowledge and skills
in this area and to the requirements of the new standards.

Candidates may attend the course where they do not possess a certificate if they are
accepted by JTL for the course but they will not be eligible to receive a CompEx refresher-
update certificate.

Course Acceptance Criteria

 Candidates must have a CompEx certificate of core competence for the

corresponding modules they wish to refresh/update AND
 The CompEx training must have been received within the last 5 years.

AND one of the following:

 Possess City & Guilds 236 plus NET AM2;

 Are employees of companies that meet the requirement for membership of EEMUA
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  Have become experienced in this aspect of work and have been nominated by their
company
 Are from overseas, have related knowledge and are nominated from a reputable
company
 Have proven prior knowledge and / or ability
 Possess appropriate NVQ’s or SVQ’s

 Evidence will also be required for photographic identification.

Course Syllabus

 ATEX
 A review of a selection of electrical and Intrinsically Safe equipment and systems
 Area Classification (Zones & Divisions)
 Design and Installation Practices (Electrical and I.S, concepts) in accordance with IEC
60079-14
 Documentation
 Explosive atmospheres
 Ex Equipment and equipment marking
 Ignition Sources
 Ingress Protection
 Equipment Protection Levels
 I. S. System Design
 Legislation
 Standards and certification process EN / IEC Ex /NEC

The course syllabus will be delivered by the use of formative questionnaire, focussed
training and/or discussion and theoretical and practical assessment leading where
applicable to the renewal of the CompEx Certificate of Core Competence.

Course Duration

2 days

Language

The course is delivered in the English Language. Candidates must have good skills in written
and verbal English.

Examination and Certification

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Candidates must have their toolbox guide available for use during the competency
assessment.

Competency assessment will be in the form of written questions (or on-line questions) and
competency projects compromising:

Ex01R – Installation practices for Ex’d’, Ex’e’, Ex’n’ and Ex’p’ apparatus;
Ex02R – Inspection and Maintenance for Ex’d’, Ex’e’, Ex’n’ and Ex’p’ apparatus;
Ex03R – Installation practices for Ex’ia’ and Ex’ib’ apparatus;
Ex04R – Inspection and Maintenance for Ex’ia’ and Ex’ib’ apparatus;

Those candidates successfully achieving the examiner’s level of competence will be issued
with a certificate of core competence by JTL and EEMUA.

Assessment Criteria

In addition to the Course Acceptance Criteria Candidates will be required to provide

evidence of at least 2 years’ practical experience of installation, inspection and maintenance
of equipment for use in explosive atmospheres

OR

Be employed in companies that meet the requirements for membership of EEMUA and who
in the course of their work experience have attained an acceptance level of practical ability
and who have been nominated by their company.

Location

The course may be delivered at the Protechnis training centre in Stokesley or alternatively at
the Client’s location by separate arrangement.

11 Roseberry Court Telephone : +44 (0) 1642 713899 Protechnis Ltd.

Ellerbeck Way Fax: +44 (0) 1642 713505 Registered in England and Wales
Stokesley Business Park
Stokesley www : www.protechnis.com Company Number : 06349589
TS9 5QT email : enquiries@protechnis.com VAT Number : GB172119230
CompEx Foundation Training ExF
Course Outline and Aims

The aim of the course is to provide delegates with basic knowledge and understanding on
terminology and protection concepts for equipment utilised in a potentially flammable or
explosive atmosphere.

The CompEx Foundation (ExF) course has been designed to train and examine the
competence of personnel working in potentially flammable atmospheres. It aims to provide
delegates with basic knowledge and understanding on terminology and protection concepts
for equipment utilised in a potentially flammable atmosphere. The training is provided at a
level which is appropriate to form a clear understanding of the dangers of potentially
explosive atmospheres and of the dangers of working in these atmospheres.

Course delegates will gain knowledge, understanding and practice in the preparation,
installation, inspection and maintenance of equipment installed in potentially hazardous
areas. The course also covers the standards for the manufacture and installation of
equipment and their protection concepts where such equipment may be installed in
potentially flammable atmospheres.

The course does not provide an assessment of competency to install, inspect or maintain
electrical equipment in potentially hazardous atmospheres. The CompEx modules Ex01,
Ex02, Ex03 and Ex04 are required to meet this level of competency.

At the end of the course candidates will be able to:

 Recommend the remedial action required to maintain hazardous area equipment to

meet the required standards
 Select the protection concept, enclosure / equipment, components
 and install correctly in hazardous areas
 Understand how to identify problems with equipment installed in hazardous
 areas with respect to the appropriate British, European and IEC standards.
 Understand that equipment could be a source of ignition that could contribute to an
Explosion
 Understand the concept of area classification and the need to zone flammable
atmospheres accordingly
 Understand the terminology and definitions associated with hazardous areas

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  Understand the various protection concepts namely Exd, Exe, Exn, Ex ia & ib, Exi,
Exp,
 EEx o, q, m & s, Exm, c, fr, k.

 Understand how to identify problems with equipment installed in hazardous areas

with respect to the appropriate British, European and IEC standard.

A combination of classroom delivery and practical or written assessment will be required.

Who should attend the ExF Course

The foundation level course provides an ideal introduction to CompEx. Those people who
should attend this course include mechanical engineers, supervisors, and technicians who
require awareness and understanding.

Pre-requisites

Evidence will be required for photographic identification plus employment evidence in

relevant Electrical and/or Instrumentation fields.

Course Duration

1 ½ days’ classroom training followed by examination. Early finish expected on day 2.

Language

The course is delivered in the English Language. Candidates must have good skills in written
and verbal English.

Examination and Certification

The ExF course includes one multiple choice written exam. Those candidates successfully
achieving the examiner’s level of competence will be issued with a certificate of core
competence by JTL and EEMUA which is valid for five years

Following successful completion of this level candidates can develop their competence
further to gain a certificate of core competence in additional Ex modules.

Location

The course may be delivered at the Protechnis training centre in Stokesley or alternatively at
the Client’s location by separate arrangement.

11 Roseberry Court Telephone : +44 (0) 1642 713899 Protechnis Ltd.

Ellerbeck Way Fax: +44 (0) 1642 713505 Registered in England and Wales
Stokesley Business Park
Stokesley www : www.protechnis.com Company Number : 06349589
TS9 5QT Email : enquiries@protechnis.com VAT Number : GB172119230

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COMPEX COURSE BOOKING FORM
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Protechnis also offer the following services:
Functional Safety Training (Accredited by TUV Rheinland):

• FS Engineer Safety Instrumented Systems

• FS Engineer Process Hazard and Risk Assessment

• TUV Rheinland Technician

Process Training:

• Functional Safety Awareness

• Introduction to Reliability Theory

• Electrical Protection Introduction

• Advanced Electrical Protection

• Arc Flash & Blast Awareness

Legal Training

• Contract Law for Engineers

Engineering Consultancy Services:

• Control & Instrumentation Support

• Hazardous Area System Design

• Electrical Engineering Consultancy

• Project Management

• HAZOP Chairperson

• Safety Integrity Level Assessments

• Independent Technical Reviews

• Legal Consultancy