Atex Directives & Ce Marking Guidance

Target Audience

Personnel involved in manufacturing, assembly, supply and the use of equipment for applications in hazardous areas. Suitable for project engineers, on-site installers and Health & Safety personnel, who require an understanding of the Directives.

Practical Content 0% Theoretical Content 100%

Course Aims

This course is designed to advise on the current requirements of the ATEX Directives, CE Marking, and the supporting documentation for electrical and non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The course will provide an understanding of the compilation of technical files, certification and labelling of equipment.

Course Content

• S.I. No. 192 and DSEAR S.I. No. 2776 where applicable:

• Products within scope

• Zones of use, equipment groups, conformity categories

• Designation of notified bodies

• Documents issued by notified body and manufacturer

• EC-type examination and declaration of conformity

• Internal control of production

• Essential health and safety requirements

• Ignition risk assessment

• Applicable harmonised standards

• Structure of the technical files

• CE marking of equipment and other references

• Reference to Quality Assurance

• Written Assessment.

Delivery

Classroom.

Certification

City & Guilds SCQF Credit Rated and Levelled Certificate.

Required Instructor Qualification/Experience

Industrial experience with electrical and instrumentation equipment in potentially hazardous areas and CompEx Trainer/Assessor License.

Min/Max Delegates

2/10.