Compex 3 Day Mechanical Competence Based Course Unit 11 (including Compex Foundation Module Exf)
Availability
| Date | Time | Cost | Venue | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug - 31 Aug 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £709.00 + VAT | Altens Centre | 2 | |
| 12 Sep - 14 Sep 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £709.00 + VAT | Altens Centre | 4 | |
| 21 Nov - 23 Nov 2022 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £709.00 + VAT | Altens Centre | 1 |
About this course
Target Audience
This qualification is suitable for practicing mechanical operatives who are involved in installing, inspecting and maintaining non-electrical (mechanical) equipment in locations where gases, vapours and/or dusts can potentially create a hazardous area.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge to allow identification of the correct national regulations, directives and IEC standards which are applicable to hazardous locations containing non-electrical (mechanical) equipment.
- Understanding of the correct criteria and descriptors used to classify a hazardous location.
- Ability to recognise the correct characteristics of common hazardous gases, vapours and dusts discussed during the course.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic method and requirements for non-electrical equipment for hazardous locations (constructional safety ‘c’, control of ignition source ‘b’ and liquid immersion ‘k’)
- Demonstrate an understanding of how certified Ex non-electrical and electrical equipment maintains its protection concept and how it is to be selected, installed, inspected and maintained.
- Demonstrate an understanding of required correct equipment selection and leak testing requirements e.g. flange, gaskets, bolts and use of current industry flange installation practices.
Course Content
- Health and Safety at Work
- Ex-Protection Methods (Gas & Dust)
- ATEX Directives
- Temperature Classifications
- Permit to Work Systems
- Inspection & Maintenance
- Risk Assessment (ATEX compliant and pre-ATEX compliant)
- Guidelines for determining Mechanical Risk
- General principles, ignition properties & apparatus protection
- Mechanical Seals & Bearings
- Induction to Competence Validation Testing.
- Standards Certification & Marking
- Area Classification (Zones/Categories & EPL’s)
Assessment
Each delegate will undertake a multiple-choice examination paper to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above.
Certification
CompEx National Certificate of Core Competence.
Required Instructor Qualification/Experience
- SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering/Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent
- Industrial experience with electrical and instrumentation equipment in potentially hazardous areas
- A1 or equivalent Workplace Assessor
- CompEx approved Training Instructor
Min/Max Delegates
3/6, course duration and times may vary depending on delegate numbers. Individual delegate finishing time will depend on the length of time taken for assessment.
Special Requirements
- Delegates must supply proof of relevant mechanical industry qualification on starting the course, e.g. vocational qualification/ time-served apprenticeship certificate.
- Delegates are required to provide their own PPE.
Notes to Customers
To set up a course specifically for your company, or if the dates above are not suitable, please contact the ASET Customer Service Team for additional dates.
Excellent materials provided, delivery of content excellent – clear and concise.
Brendan Farren
Private Delegate
Thoroughly enjoyed the course and feel I have learnt a lot
Nyall Robertson
RelyOn Nutec
Course well-presented / managed with COVID restrictions in place.
Allen Price
TAQA Bratani Ltd
Instructor very experienced and knowledgeable. Good set up in Switch room/training area.
Stuart Mulpetre
RelyOn Nutec
Course was very well presented. All tutors were very helpful and friendly.
Michael Rae
NG Bailey Limited
Instructor was a subject matter expert and a fountain of knowledge.
Robert Briant
RelyOn Nutec
Good well instructed course. Team were excellent and made me fully at ease.
John James Penman
CNR International
Good course produced, great setup of facilities and the instructor was very knowledgeable of all tests received.
Alan Sinclair
Sparrows Group
Well structured. Excellent feedback and advice from the assessor.
Dale Checksfield
Chrysaor E & P Services UK
Excellent set up and scenarios. Very experienced Instructors.
James McGinley
NIIT
Good course and made very enjoyable through the amount of hands on experience we got.
Cieran Geddes
RelyOn Nutec
Excellent course which was both interesting and essential to my offshore role, would definitely recommend.
Darren Mcdonald
CNR International
Excellent course – by far the best I have been on. Good mix of practical and theory. Instructor very knowledgeable and good training method.
Gareth Weston
Dana Petroleum
“Highly professional course, very helpful instructors who have delivered substantial relevant knowledge within the scope of all discussed issues/topics and were always there to answer any questions and clarify any uncertainties. I will definitely recommend this course and ASET Training Academy to all my friends and also will be very happy to refresh the course in five years time.
Piotr Kopec
Private Delegate
The plant area is an excellent training area. Useful for training in a safe and clean environment.
Tony Coyle
Harbour Energy
Thoroughly enjoyed the course and the way it was ran. Plenty of opportunities to work as a team and experience the new simulator.
Graham Morgan
Private Delegate
Excellent course and well instructed. Facilities on campus are excellent.
Craig Mackay
Hexion UK
Found this course very beneficial and I feel I will benefit from the knowledge gained from the instructor on this course in my workplace. Would definitely recommend to others.
William Hadden
Macduff Shellfish Ltd
Steve was very helpful, knows what he is talking about and communicates it well. Very good practical side to the course.
Mark Johnston
MJ HVAC ltd
Very enjoyable course. Learnt and refreshed a lot of knowledge. Ian explains things very well and makes it easy to understand.
Jamie Wilson
KCA Deutag Drilling
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.
Gavin Kennedy
Dolphin Drilling
The course was excellent in delivery and content and I will recommend others for the course.
Stephen Ray
RelyOn Nutec
Very well explained and detailed course, learnt a lot.
Connor Burnett
Stork Technical Services
Great coaching from the Instructor who guided me well and shared experiences.
John Weston
RelyOn Nutec
Excellent course, right duration and opportunity for hands on switching exposure.
Neil Mcbain
Petrofac
The course instructor was highly knowledgeable, described all methods of the course in a very easy way to understand. Overall excellent.
Ryan Maloney
RFL Electrical
A very competent and experienced team. Assessor was first class and his previous experience was very clear. I will recommend ASET to my team and my company for OIM Assessment.
Ryan Fiske
SHELL UK
Course was very good. Would recommend to others
Kyle Doig
RelyOn Nutec
Instructors were excellent from start to end. Course was enjoyable – would recommend.
Ben Adams
Dana Petroleum
Excellent course, well presented by the Instructor. Course certainly makes you think (which is good).
Ken Nisbet
RelyOn Nutec
Very good course – lots of practical work.
James Stewart
RelyOn Nutec
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.
Tomasz Bak
RelyOn Nutec
Excellent and informative.
Kevin Mcintosh
Private Delegate
Course was organised very well. Tutors were very knowledgeable and helpful.
Bart Leyland
Private Delegate
Toby has a wealth of knowledge and experience on the subject of DP. He delivers the course very well.
Ryan Palmer
Trinity House
A well run course with the mix of theory and practical. Totally met my expectations. Facilities was very good with plenty of equipment & tools.
Christopher Fitzpatrick
NIIT
