IECEx CoPC Program
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IECEx CoPC 002,009 Ex Classification of Hazardous Area / Design
Overview
- Theoretical and practical explosion protection training based on IECEx 60079 series and OD 504
- Issuance of certificate IECEx CoPC Units 002, 009 based on IECEx OD 504
Objectives
- To strengthen competencies by fostering experts in explosion protection and cultivating expertise to develop competence in all industries
Content
- Reinforcing the workforce with personnel competencies in inspection, repair, and overhaul of electrical installations in explosive atmospheres and establishing concepts of explosion protection
- IECEx CoPC Unit Ex 002
Perform classification of hazardous areas
- IECEx CoPC Unit Ex 009
Design electrical installation in or associated with explosive atmospheres
Candidates
- Candidates need to be certified with IECEx CoPC Unit Ex 001
- Candidates need to have at least 2 years of work experience with electrical equipment installation or other explosion protection related occupation in hazardous areas
Assessment Criteria
- The theoretical assessment consists of constructed and selected response questions. It is an open book examination, and the absence of keywords may be a deduction factor.
- The pass mark for the assessment is 75% or more.
Program Schedule
Day 1 |
- Zone classification of hazardous areas
- Safe work procedures in explosion protected areas
- Selection of explosion-protected equipment according to the requirements for each Ex zone
- General precautions for explosion-protective design
- Designs to prevent sparks
- Site and plant specifications
- Designs of safety, function, and economic system
- Selection of cable glands and accessories
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Day 2 |
- Designs of hazardous area classification
- Loop calculations method for Ex i
- Loop calculations exercises
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Day 3 |
Theoretical and Practical Assessments |