Compex 3 day Mechanical Competence Based Course Unit 11 (including Compex Foundation Module EXF)
Practical Content
Theoretical Content
Prerequisites
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.
Key Learning Outcomes
- 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
Course Content
- 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.
Assessment
Delegates will undertake a multiple-choice examination paper and practical exercises to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above.
PPE Requirements
Safety footwear, coveralls, safety glasses and gloves.
Practical Content
Theoretical Content
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.
Certification
CompEx National Certificate of Core Competence, valid for 5-years.
Practical Training for Hazardous Environments
Our purpose-built facilities replicate real-world hazardous area environments, ensuring every delegate gains both the theoretical understanding and practical competence required to work safely and confidently.
CompEx enables organisations to comply with legislation, improve safety performance, and enhance operational efficiency by ensuring staff are competent to work in hazardous areas. Its core purpose is to protect people and assets, embed competency within operations, support practitioner development, and uphold high training standards through approved centres such as ASET.
COMPEX HAZARDOUS AREAS TRAINING
Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, ASET’s state-of-the-art CompEx Hazardous Areas Training Centre provides a modern, spacious, and fully equipped environment for hands-on learning. As the first dedicated CompEx facility in the world, it continues to set the standard for high-quality hazardous area training.
Our purpose-built centre replicates real onshore and offshore working conditions, giving delegates practical experience in the inspection, installation, and maintenance of Ex equipment. With expert instructors and realistic training environments, ASET ensures every delegate leaves confident, competent, and ready to work safely in hazardous areas.
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