Compex 3 day Mechanical Competence Based Course Unit 11 (including Compex Foundation Module EXF)

Delegates must supply evidence of relevant mechanical vocational qualifications i.e. Apprenticeship, SVQ3, SJIB. If you cannot supply these please contact our Customer Service Team who will assist you further.

• Identify the correct national regulations, directives and IEC standards which are applicable to hazardous locations containing non-electrical (mechanical) equipment.
• Identify the correct criteria and descriptors used to classify a hazardous location.
• 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 equipment maintains its protection concept and how it is to be selected, installed, inspected and maintained.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how certified Ex 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, e.g. flange, gaskets, bolts and use of current industry flange installation practices.
• Demonstrate an understanding of leak testing requirements of installed flange arrangements

• Health and Safety at Work
• ATEX Directives
• Permit to Work Systems
• Risk Assessment (ATEX compliant and pre-ATEX compliant)
• General principles, ignition properties & apparatus protection
• Standards Certification & Marking
• Area Classification (Zones/Categories & EPL’s)
• Ex-Protection Methods (Gas & Dust)
• Temperature Classifications
• Inspection & Maintenance
• Guidelines for determining Mechanical Risk
• Mechanical Seals & Bearings
• Introduction to Competence Validation Testing.

Delegates will undertake a multiple-choice examination paper and practical exercises to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above.

Safety footwear, coveralls, safety glasses and gloves.