Ex 001, Ex 003, Ex 004, Ex 006, Ex 007, Ex 008 – Ex Technician

Ex 001, Ex 003, Ex 004, Ex 006, Ex 007, Ex 008 – Ex Technician (Equivalent to CompEx and EEHA)

  • This course covers the basic principles of protection in explosive atmospheres of plant and machinery outlined in IECEx 60079 series and OD 504

  • The explosion-protection aspects of conducting initial, periodic and sample audit inspections of explosion-protected equipment and installations

  • Explosion-protection aspects for installing explosion-protected and associated equipment and wiring systems

  • The explosion-protection aspects for maintaining explosion-protected and associated equipment and wiring systems including plant maintenance schemes

  • Testing electrical installations for explosive atmospheres

  • This Unit of Competence covers evaluating the completeness of a hazardous area verification dossier and compliance of the explosion-protected aspects of the electrical installations within the constraints of a visual or close inspection

Electrical technicians/tradesman working in or associated with Explosive Atmospheres

  • Competence in this unit requires a degree, diploma or equivalent in a technical subject such as College Certificates

  • For an operative a minimum 3 years’ experience in general electrical installation practice

  • For a responsible person a minimum 3 years’ experience in Hazardous Area installation practice

Unit Ex 001 – Principles of protection in explosive atmospheres knowledge
Unit Ex 003 – Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems
Unit Ex 004 – Maintain equipment in explosive atmospheres
Unit Ex 006 – Test electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres
Unit Ex 007 – Perform visual and close inspection of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres
Unit Ex 008 – Perform detailed inspection of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres

4 Days

Written exam & practical inspections

IECEx CoPC – Certificate of Competency issued by CTE, Australia

All applications are to be submitted (with full documentation) via email (enquiry@ptaset.com) at least 7 working days prior to course commencing date. Successful applicants will receive the course confirmation and payment advisory email. Registration is only confirmed upon full payment of course fees.