Course Objective

Gain essential knowledge and skills in maintaining equipment in explosive atmospheres and inspecting electrical installations with our IECEx training course designed for Ex 004, Ex 007 & Ex 008: Maintain Equipment in Explosive Atmosphere & Inspection of Electrical Installation. This program enhances your expertise in performing regular maintenance and inspections to ensure the safety, functionality, and compliance of electrical equipment in hazardous environments. Prepare yourself to excel in the IECEx CoPC competency assessments and advance your career in hazardous area operations, ensuring a safer workplace and full regulatory compliance.

Target Audience

All personnel working in quality control and inspection of electrical installation can attend the preparatory courses. A minimum technical education through documents such as college certificates and trade credentials etc., with a minimum 3 years of work experience in industrial installation, testing and maintenance practice can attend IECEx CoPC assessment. IECEx Ex 001 certification of competence is a pre-requestee to attend IECEx Ex 004, Ex 007, 008 assessment.

Course Outcome

• In-Depth Understanding of Codes, Standards, and Competency Schemes:
  Gain comprehensive knowledge of international codes, standards, and IECEx competency schemes critical for maintaining equipment and inspecting electrical installations in explosive atmospheres. Understand their practical application to ensure compliance and safeguard the workplace.
• Mastery of Maintenance and Inspection Techniques:
  Learn the essential techniques for maintaining explosion protection equipment and conducting thorough inspections of electrical installations. Develop the expertise to ensure the equipment operates safely and efficiently, preventing potential hazards in hazardous areas.
• Proficiency in Risk Management and Compliance Procedures:
  Understand the importance of structured procedures, risk assessments, and compliance checks when maintaining equipment and performing inspections. Enhance your ability to identify risks, follow proper documentation protocols, and communicate effectively to maintain safety standards.

This IECEx training course equips participants with the technical expertise, practical skills, and confidence to perform maintenance and inspections in explosive atmospheres, contributing to regulatory compliance and enhancing industrial safety.

Course Content

The course is based on the competence requirements described in OD 504 with particular emphasis on the IEC 60079-17 norm. It is intended as a preparatory course covering topics in IECEx certification for:

Unit 004 Maintenance of Ex Equipment

• General information on maintenance of Ex installations
• Maintenance principles and systems
• Maintenance requirements and responsibility
• Identifying equipment and protection methods

Unit 007 Visual and Close Inspection

• Inspection levels
• Checklists and procedures
• Typical faults and defects

Unit 008 Detailed Inspection

• Inspection level
• Checklists and procedures
• Work methods and test equipment