Compex 3 Day Competence Based Course: Electrical & Instrumentation Equipment In Explosive Dust Atmospheres
Availability
| Date | Time | Cost | Venue | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar - 13 Mar 2024 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £780.00 + VAT | Altens Training Centre | 3 | |
| 17 Apr - 19 Apr 2024 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £780.00 + VAT | Altens Training Centre | 4 | |
| 27 May - 29 May 2024 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £780.00 + VAT | Altens Training Centre | 4 | |
| 24 Jun - 26 Jun 2024 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £780.00 + VAT | Altens Training Centre | 4 |
About this course
Target Audience
This qualification is suitable for electrotechnical personnel who work on the physical installation and assembly of new ‘Ex’ equipment and perform preventive maintenance and inspections on previously installed equipment in hazardous dust atmospheres.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Identify the correct national regulations, directives and IEC standards which are applicable to hazardous dust locations.
- Identify the correct criteria and descriptors. used to classify a hazardous dust location.
- Recognise the correct characteristics of common hazardous dust, fibres and flyings - i.e. combustible, conductive and non-conductive.
- Demonstrate an underpinning knowledge of how Ex electrical equipment is certified, including Ex i, iD, 'm', 'p', 'pD', 't', 'tD', 'd', 'e', 'm', 'o', 'q', 's', how it maintains its protection concept and how it is to be selected, installed, inspected and maintained.
- Identify the correct test value readings for IS and non-IS installations and equipment.
- Use IEC inspection Table 1 and inspect pre-installed Ex 'd', 'e' and 'n', 't', 'tD' electrical equipment.
- Interpret intrinsically Safe (IS) documentation.
- Use IEC inspection Table 2 and inspect pre-installed certified, non-certified, simple and associated apparatus on a pre-installed intrinsically safe installation.
- Identify and record faults at the correct grade of inspection.
- Recommend the correct remedial action and IEC inspection code for each fault identified.
- Recognise the need to prove an isolation on electrical equipment prior to carrying out a detailed inspection.
- Use the correct documentation.
Course Content
- Directives and relevant standards for selection, installation and inspection
- Ignition temperature of combustible dust clouds; & dust layers
- Combustible dust groups
- Area classification and recommended representations for combustible dust area classification diagrams
- Equipment protection types
- Equipment marking
- Practices ‘A’ and ‘B’ for the selection of equipment
- Minimum requirements for ingress protection
- Consideration of equipment for use in combustible dust
- Selection and installation of equipment
- Inspection of equipment
Assessment
Each delegate will undertake a multiple-choice examination paper and practical exercises to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above.
Certification
CompEx National Certificate of Core Competence, valid for 5-years from date awarded.
Note: non-electrical/instrumentation personnel who complete the course are issued with an NEC CompEx Certificate.
Required Instructor Qualification/Experience
- SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering/Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent
- Industrial experience with electrical and instrumentation equipment in combustible dust atmospheres and CompEx
- A1 or equivalent Workplace Assessor
- CompEx approved Training Instructor
Min/Max Delegates
2/4, course duration and times may vary depending on delegate numbers.
Special Requirements
- Delegates are required to provide their own PPE
- PPE Requirements: Safety Footwear, Coveralls, Safety Glasses, Gloves
- Delegates must supply evidence of relevant vocational qualifications
Notes to Customers
To set up a course specifically for your company, or if the advertised dates are not suitable, please contact the ASET Customer Service Team to enquire about additional dates.
Good course and made very enjoyable through the amount of hands on experience we got.
Cieran Geddes
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Excellent course – by far the best I have been on. Good mix of practical and theory. Instructor very knowledgeable and good training method.
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The changes to this course very welcome. Ian has time to explain best practice and even corrected a few bad habits he noticed. Very happy this is probably the best course associated with my job.
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William MacLean
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Excellent course and well instructed. Facilities on campus are excellent.
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As someone with limited knowledge of hydraulics this course was very beneficial. I learnt lots throughout the 3 days!
Josh Rae
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Usual high standard of coaching and assessment - see you in 3 years!
Stephen Johnstone
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Ryan Palmer
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Christopher Fitzpatrick
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ASET have a better lab and knowledge base - they provided a better training experience than other places.
Phillip Hodge
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ASET is definetly a world-class training institute this is clearly reflected in the overall course from booking training to completion. Toby is a very experienced teacher and had an excellent way of communicating course details as well as judging which sections needed extra time thank you Toby!
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Ryan Fiske
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Thoroughly enjoyed the course and feel I have learnt a lot
Nyall Robertson
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Kevin Mcintosh
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Excellent course, well presented by the Instructor. Course certainly makes you think (which is good).
Ken Nisbet
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Excellent course, right duration and opportunity for hands on switching exposure.
Neil Mcbain
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John fulfilled my expectations of the course and I can leave ASET feeling more comfortable completing isolations within my workplace.
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Instructor was a subject matter expert and a fountain of knowledge.
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Steve was very helpful, knows what he is talking about and communicates it well. Very good practical side to the course.
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James Stewart
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Excellent course with good instructors - the ASET facility was superb!
Martin Butler
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Great coaching from the Instructor who guided me well and shared experiences.
John Weston
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Really enjoyed this course thoroughly, Ian's teaching style, attitude and approach is first class this was truly and enjoyable course and I got 100% out of it. The instructor delivers the content in a perfect level - I would recommend this!
James Wales
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Very good course with different scenarios. Instructors were good at escalating situations to get you thinking.
Stuart McWhinnie
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arine “Very good interaction with the class by lecturer. Toby is knowledgeable, experienced and informative individual. His teaching techniques and approach to the subject are clear and precise. Toby has the ability to share the knowledge, technical and practical experience at its best to the students. I will look forward to participating in DP courses in the future.
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Course well-presented / managed with COVID restrictions in place.
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