CompEx Courses

Foundation Unit

 

FORTHCOMING COURSE DATES:

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22-23rd April 2024 - Full 
20-21st May 2024
12-13th June 2024
24-25th June 2024
8-9th July 2024

 

OVERVIEW
This is the latest training unit developed to give a full understanding of the requirements of working safely in a potentially explosive atmosphere. The Ex F CompEx Foundation course provides candidates with an understanding of the regulations, directives and standards associated with locations containing hazardous atmospheres.

The CompEx Foundation qualification has been designed to provide an introduction into potentially explosive or flammable environments where gases, vapours and dust can form a hazardous atmosphere. 

Candidates will receive an overview of hazardous area classification, safe working practices and basic protection concepts used for certifying Ex equipment. It covers the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR 2002) and risk assessments. 

Candidates who are successful will receive a CompEx E- Certificate  

 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This qualification is suitable for non-technical personnel who require an understanding of basic Ex principles, and recently qualified technicians who wish to develop their knowledge before undertaking more technical CompEx qualifications.  It is designed specifically for electrical supervisors, Contract Managers and Senior Management, to enable a greater appreciation of COMP'EX core competency and the promotion of safe working.

 ASSESSMENT

Online exam - Candidates must undertake a multiple-choice online examination. This theory exam consists of 30 questions answered over 45 minutes.

 

COURSE DURATION
Two days 

 

VENUE
SETA, Second Avenue, Millbrook, Southampton, SO15 0LP

 

  BOOKING

Due to the nature of CompEx courses you will need to contact our Commercial Admin Team to check availability and to make a booking.  Each of the CompEx courses has quite specific information required by CompEx Certification (The Awarding Body) which differs by course.  So to avoid confusion and to ease the booking process our Commercial Admin Team will be happy to help guide you through the necessary requirements.

 

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