Electrical Equipment in Potentially explosive atmosphere – Basic Principles

Course Objectives

This unit of knowledge covers the safety obligations and minimum basic knowledge of persons entering a site that has classified hazardous areas. It requires an understanding of the nature of hazardous areas, limitations on devices that may be taken into a hazardous area and the occupational health and safety responsibilities and procedures related to hazardous areas. This unit does not include requirements for ensuring the explosion protection aspects of plant and machinery. NOTE This unit covers the hazardous area aspects of occupational health and safety (OHS) and does not negate the other competencies required for general and functional OHS

Course Outcome

• Detail knowledge about different codes & standards and Competency schemes all over the
• Concepts and Features of various protection techniques
• Work culture, procedure, risk management and documentation

Course Contents

• • Overview of codes, standards and competency scheme
  • Hazardous Area – History & Importance
  • Electrical and Non-Electrical Ignition Sources (Hazards) & Handling
  • Flammable Materials, Ignition Sources & its properties
  • Certification Schemes and Equipment Marking
  • Occupational Health & Safety, Permit to Work System
  • General safety procedures
  • Hazardous Area Documentation
  • Instructions, signage, marking, nameplate basics

Course Duration

Total Course Duration: 1 day;

External Assessment: 0.5 day (Optional on Day 2)

Prerequisites

Typically this unit would be used in relation to any job function that may be performed in or associated with hazardous area and does not require any prerequisites.

Assessment

Capeserve Energy will assist in enrolling the participants in Ex 000 assessments conducted by ExCB as per the participant’s interest & request. Fees to be advised..

Qualification & Endorsement

All successful participants who pass the assessment shall be awarded with IECEx Ex Facility Orientation Certificate (EFOC) by Exert Certification Norway

Apply basic principles of protection in explosive atmospheres

Course Objectives

To provide basic knowledge, skills & principles of Potentially Explosive Atmosphere and helps to enhance the existing knowledge to prepare & succeed in competency examination of IECEx CoPC Ex 001 – Apply basic principles of protection in explosive atmospheres.

Course Outcome

• Detail knowledge about different codes & standards and Competency schemes all over the
• Concepts and Features of various protection techniques
• Work culture, procedure, risk management and documentation

Course Contents

The course is based on the competence requirements described in OD 504 and the contents of international standards in the IEC 60079 series.

• Characteristics of explosive materials
• Classification of Ex areas
• Basic requirements for explosion protection
• HSE requirements for working in explosive atmospheres
• Regulations and responsibility for Ex equipment and installations in potentially explosive areas
• Certification systems for Ex equipment
• Ex protection methods
• Labelling Ex equipment
• Visually testing Ex equipment

Course Duration

Total Course Duration: 1 day;

External Assessment: 3hrs (Optional on Day 2)

Prerequisites

Essential

There is no minimum level of technical education applicable for this unit of Competence as per IECEx OD 504 Ed.3.0;

Recommended

Having knowledge of the hazardous area equipment & certification schemes with working experience in hazardous environment is recommended.

Assessment

Capeserve Energy will assist in enrolling the participants in Ex 001 assessments conducted by ExCB as per the participant’s interest & request. Fees to be advised..

Qualification & Endorsement

A Course Completion Certificate shall be issued upon successful completion of the course.

Perform Classification of Hazardous Area

Course Objectives

To provide knowledge and skills to classify areas where explosive materials may exist. This course also helps to enhance existing knowledge to prepare & succeed in competency Assessment of IECEx CoPC Ex 002 – Perform Classification Of Hazardous Areas

Course Outcome

• Detail knowledge about different codes & standards and Competency schemes all over the
• Concepts and Features of various protection techniques
• Work culture, procedure, risk management and documentation

Course Contents

The course is based on the competence requirements described in OD 504 

• Properties of explosive gases and vapours
• Properties of combustible dusts
• Hazardous area classification procedures and techniques
• Gathering and analysis of data relevant to the explosive hazard
• Gas groups
• Temperature ratings / classes of explosion-protected electrical equipment
• Documentation of the hazardous areas zones
• Overview of explosion-protection techniques

Course Duration

Total Course Duration: 1 day;

External Assessment: 1 day (Optional on Day 2)

Prerequisites

Competence in this unit requires a degree, diploma or equivalent in a technical subject.
The area classification should be carried out by those who understand the relevance and significance of properties of flammable materials and those who are familiar with the process and the equipment along with safety, electrical, mechanical, and other qualified engineering personnel.

Assessment

Capeserve Energy will assist in enrolling the participants in Ex 002 assessments conducted by ExCB as per the participant’s interest & request. Fees to be advised..

Qualification & Endorsement

All successful participants who pass the assessment shall be awarded with IECEx Certificate of Competence for Ex 002 by Exert Certification Norway

Explosion Protection Equipment Installation & Testing

Course Objectives

To provide knowledge and skills for those personnel involving and working with the installation & testing of electrical equipment and associated installations in potentially explosive atmosphere. This preparatory course helps to enhance the existing knowledge and skills to prepare IECEx CoPC Ex 003 & Ex 006 units assessment.

Course Outcome

• Detail knowledge about different codes & standards, Competency schemes all over the world, concepts and features of various protection
• Knowledge of verifying the equipment prior to installation for suitability, various installation practices for different zone rating, testing of equipment online/offline and its
• Work culture, procedure, risk management and

Course Contents

The course is based on the competence requirements described in OD 504 with particular emphasis on the IEC 60079-14 norm. It is intended as a preparatory course covering topics in IECEx certification for:

Unit 003 Installing Ex Equipment

• General information on Ex installations
• Fitting requirements associated with protection methods
• Requirements for cable extension
• Identification of equipment and protection methods
• Documentation requirements

Unit 006 Testing Ex Installations

• Measuring insulation resistance
• Functional testing of equipment
• Typical faults and defects
• Checking and correcting documentation

Course Duration

Total Course Duration: 1 day

External Assessment: 1 day (Optional on Day 2)

Prerequisites

Essential

• IECEx CoPC Ex 001 unit Competence
• Technical education (or equivalent)
• For a minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical installation

Assessment

Capeserve Energy will assist in enrolling the participants in Ex 003 & Ex006 assessments conducted by ExCB as per the participant’s interest & request. Fees to be advised.

Qualification & Endorsement

A Course Completion Certificate shall be issued upon successful completion of the course.

Maintain Equipment in Explosive Atmosphere & Inspection of Electrical Installation

Course Objectives

To provide knowledge and skills for those personnel who are involving and working within inspection & maintenance electrical equipment and associated installations in potentially explosive atmospheres. The preparatory course helps to enhance the existing knowledge and skills to prepare IECEx CoPC Ex 004, Ex 007 & Ex 008 units’ assessment.

Course Outcome

• Detail knowledge about different codes & standards, Competency schemes all over the world.
• Work culture, procedure, risk management, inspection procedures and
• Live maintenance and its procedure, live inspection

Course Contents

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

Course Duration

Total Course Duration: 1  day

External Assessment: 1 day (Optional on Day 2)

Prerequisites

Essential

• IECEx CoPC Ex 001 unit Competence
• Technical education (or equivalent)
• For a minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical installation

Assessment

Capeserve Energy will assist in enrolling the participants in Ex 004, Ex007 & Ex008 assessments conducted by ExCB as per the participant’s interest & request. Fees to be advised.

Qualification & Endorsement

A Course Completion Certificate shall be issued upon successful completion of the course.

Design of electrical installation in or associated with explosive atmosphere

Course Objectives

This course covers the explosion-protection aspects of designing electrical power, control, instrumentation systems and installations. This course helps to develop the ability to establish design briefs and to pursue economical and effective explosion-protection design solutions. This preparatory course helps to prepare for IECEx CoPC Ex 009 assessment.

Course Outcome

• Detail knowledge about explosion protection aspects of designing of electrical systems, instrumentation & control system, equipment selection, installation

Course Contents

The course is based on the competence requirements described in OD 504 with particular emphasis on the IEC 60079-14 norm. It is intended as a preparatory course covering topics in IECEx certification for:

Unit Ex 009 Design Electrical Installations in or Associated with Explosive Atmosphere

• Hazardous Area Classification – Basics
• Project Specific Design Requirements
• Safety, Functional and Economic considerations
• Selection of Equipment
• Designing of Electrical Wiring Systems
• Documentation, Statutory/Regulatory Approval

Course Duration

Total Course Duration: 1 day

External Assessment: 1 day (Optional on Day 2)

Prerequisites

Essential

• IECEx CoPC Ex 001-unit Competence
• Degree or Diploma in Technical education relevant to this application
• For a minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical installation design

Assessment

Capeserve Energy will assist in enrolling the participants in Ex 009 assessments conducted by ExCB as per the participant’s interest & request. Fees to be advised.

Qualification & Endorsement

A Course Completion Certificate shall be issued upon successful completion of the course.