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Compex Training: Energy & Industry Division

The document discusses CompEx training, which validates core competency for working safely in potentially explosive atmospheres. CompEx training consists of 4 units that are completed over 5 days and assess both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Candidates must have prior electrical knowledge and experience before taking the CompEx assessment. Those who pass receive a national certificate of core competence, while possession of a certificate does not guarantee full competency, which requires on-the-job experience under supervision. CompEx certification is required by many offshore industry sites.

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Compex Training: Energy & Industry Division

The document discusses CompEx training, which validates core competency for working safely in potentially explosive atmospheres. CompEx training consists of 4 units that are completed over 5 days and assess both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Candidates must have prior electrical knowledge and experience before taking the CompEx assessment. Those who pass receive a national certificate of core competence, while possession of a certificate does not guarantee full competency, which requires on-the-job experience under supervision. CompEx certification is required by many offshore industry sites.

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CompEx Training

Introduction

Applus+ K2 training division have developed a number of vital training courses aimed at the
offshore industry. The CompEx Competency Scheme is designed for personnel who work safely
in place where there is a possibility, however small, that an explosive atmosphere may be
present demands that appropriate work methods and equipment are used. These require-
ments can be met by compliance with the standards and legislation which have been developed
specifically for this purpose.

In the UK, the Electricity at Work Regulations (1989) imposed requirements to employ only
competent persons to undertake electrical installation and maintenance work. Other coun-
tries have enacted similar legislation. Companies in the petrochemical industry have normally
provided in-house training for employees who were expected to work in potentially explosive
atmospheres. Some contractors and companies send their personnel to receive this essential
training from an approved training centre.

CompEx (Competency in Explosive atmospheres) is an accredited international scheme that validates core competency for
safe working in potentially hazardous, flammable or explosive atmospheres. CompEx determines Core Competency by check-
ing both the underpinning knowledge by examination and practical skills and ability by assessment.

The main object of CompEx training and competency validation is to enhance the knowledge and practical ability of opera-
tives who have already gained a basic knowledge of electrical/mechanical installation, through working within the contract-
ing and installation sector of the electrical industry and to certify their competence. Experience gained in maritime activi-
ties or service overseas may also give a candidate the necessary prior knowledge.

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Prior knowledge required for CompEx Training Units:

It is expected that electrical candidates intending to take CompEx training have been designed with the needs of
the assessment for competency certification will have had industry in mind, so that candidates can be released to
exposure to or understand the most of the following: attend without too great a difficulty. The training and
assessment for the four Units Ex01 to Ex04 are completed
• The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. in a total of five days.
• The IEE Wiring Regulations BS7671.
• Single phase and three phase power supplies. The first 3 days of the course covers standards, including
• Types of electrical cables used in general installation. the manufacture and installation of electrical/instrument
• Basic knowledge industrial electric motors. equipment and their protection concepts, which may be
• Earthing requirements and their objectives. exposed to a potentially flammable atmosphere. The final
• Protective systems used such as motor overload pro- 2 days assesses, practically and theoretically, the compe-
tection, fuses, fuse gear, circuit protection devices. tence of the delegates.
• Understanding of electrical circuit diagrams.
• Common faults, their detection and correction. CompEx training is divided into units. All units include a
tutorial session in the classroom followed by practical
tuition in a simulated work environment where the special
techniques are taught. This is followed by the assessed
Design of the Programme practical work.

The program is divided into two halves, namely: Equipment Protection type Ex ‘d’, ‘e’,’n’, and Ex ‘p’
Training Unit Ex 01 – Preparation and Installation of Ex ‘d’,
(a) Job Knowledge (preparation for Theory Exam); ‘e’, ‘n’ & ‘p’ electrical equipment
(b) Competence Validation Testing (CVT) (Practical Test) Training Unit Ex 02 –Inspection and Maintenance of Ex ‘d’,
‘e’, ‘n’ & ‘p’ electrical equipment
The ‘job knowledge’ component takes place in the class-
room during the first half of the week and provides the Equipment Protection type Intrinsically safe Ex ‘i’
information and experience you need to tackle the CVT’s. Training Unit Ex 03 - Preparation and Installation of Ex ‘i’
Competence Validation Testing is in the simulated rig bays. equipment and systems
Training Unit Ex 04- Inspection and Maintenance of Ex ‘i’
equipment and systems

Course Objectives Each unit may be studied individually or as part of a compli-


mentary pair covering the installation and maintenance of
At the end of the course the attendees should be able a particular subject. The suggested complimentary pairs
to state the relevant theories and able to perform the are as follows:
assessment related to the following:
• Ex 01 and Ex 02 : Preparation & Installation and
• Of electrical/instrument equipment that can be a Inspection & Maintenance of Ex ‘d’, ‘e’, ‘n’ & ‘p’ electrical
source of ignition and could contribute to an explosion. equipment
• Of the concept of area classification and zones of • Ex 03 and Ex 04 : Preparation & Installation and
flammable atmospheres. Inspection & Maintenance of Ex ‘i’ equipment and
• Of the different terminologies and definitions associ- systems
ated with hazardous areas.
• Of the requirements of ATEX and the standards, BS,
EN and IEC.
• Of the various protection concepts namely Ex d, Ex e.
Ex i, Ex m, Ex n, Ex o. Ex p, Ex q, Ex s.
• To select the protection concept, enclosure/equip-
ment, glands, and ancillary components and install cor-
rectly in hazardous areas to be able to successfully
complete the practical and theoretical assessments.
• Of the use of Inspection tables of IEC 60079-17.

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The Training and Assessment Outcome

The certification body, having assessed the examination


results and the practical work, communicates with each
candidate and advises the outcome.

Successful candidates are given a national certificate of


core competence in the units undertaken. Those who fail to
achieve the required standard are given a suitable report.
Re-sit is allowed for the failed units.

Possession of a certificate does not indicate that the


candidate is fully competent. Full competency can only be
gained after significant work has been undertaken in the
Details of Assessment
field whilst under the supervision of a competent person.
The employer is in a position to determine when, in the
On completion of acceptance and training, candidates
employer’s opinion; the candidate has reached the point
undertake an assessment on both their knowledge and
where work without close supervision may be undertaken.
practical ability.

Part A: Practical Assessment


Significance of the CompEx Certificate
Performance evidence required for CVT EX01, EX02, EX03, EX04
The practical assessment (installation) is undertaken on It should be noted that someone not in possession of
special rigs where the candidate has to install specific a valid CompEx certificate of core competence may be
items with the appropriate type of cable within the pre- refused work at any of the many sites where possession
scribed time. The accuracy is assessed by the centre using of a valid CompEx certificate is a mandatory requirement.
criteria defined by the certification body and the results
are sent to the certification body.
Course Criteria
Inspection assessment is undertaken using pre-assem-
bled work rigs on which equipment has been pre-installed Standards : UK Electrical Standards, BS/
and where several deliberate errors have been intro- EN/IEC 60079
duced. These may need visual, close or detailed inspec- Approvals : JTL UK
tion techniques to find. The candidate has limited time Durations : 5 Days
to complete the inspection and on completion hands in a
Locations : Applus K2 Training Facility
written report. The results are checked by the centre
Entry requirements : Instrument and electrical
and a report sent to the certification body.
background
Instructor Qualification : JTL Approved
Part B: Written Assessment Assessment Qualification : JTL Approved
Knowledge evidence required MCQ for EX01, EX02, and Assessment : Continuous
EX03 & EX04 on the last day of training. The knowledge Competency : Written & Practical Assessment
assessment takes the form of a closed-book examination.
Certification : Valid for 5 years
The on-line computerized examination has a number of
multi choice questions relevant to the units undertaken.
The completed examinations are sent directly to and are
marked by the CompEx certification body JT Limited UK.

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