Compex Recognised Practitioners Programme (EX01RPP-EX04RPP)
Practical Content
Theoretical Content
Prerequisites
Delegates are required to have a CompEx National Certificate of Core Competence achieved within the last 5 years and evidence of electrical certificates
Key Learning Outcomes
- Know the correct national regulations, directives and IEC standards which are applicable to hazardous areas.
- Know the correct criteria and descriptors used to classify a hazardous area.
- Recognise the correct characteristics of common hazardous gases and vapours discussed in the course.
- Demonstrate an underpinning knowledge of how certified Ex electrical equipment including Ex ‘d’, ‘e’, ‘n’, ‘p’, ‘m’, ‘o’, ‘q’, ‘s’, and Intrinsic Safety (IS) maintains its protection concept, and how it is to be selected, installed, inspected, and maintained.
Course Content
- General principles, ignition properties and apparatus protection
- Standards, certification and marking
- Flameproof Ex’d’ protection
- Increased safety Ex’e’
- Type Ex’n’ protection
- Pressurisation Ex‘px’, Ex’py’ and Ex’pz’ protection
- Intrinsic safety Ex ‘ia’, ‘ib’ and ‘ic’ protection
- Other methods of protection, Ex’o’, Ex’q’ and Ex’m’
- Combined (hybrid) methods of protection
- Wiring systems, enclosure entries, cable glanding and earthing
- Inspection and maintenance to EN/IEC 60079-17
- Sources of ignition
- Equipment selection
- Fault finding exercises
Assessment
Delegates will undertake an online multiple-choice examination and practical assessment to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above.
PPE Requirements
Safety footwear, coveralls, safety glasses and gloves.
Further Information
Recognised Practitioners Programme (RPP) must be completed prior to the 5 year expiry date otherwise 5-day CompEx Course must be retaken
Practical Content
Theoretical Content
Target Audience
Personnel who hold an in-date CompEx National Certificate of Core Competence certificate which requires renewal
Certification
CompEx National Certificate of Core Competence renewed for a further 5 years.
Reviews
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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