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
Day 2
  • Designs of hazardous area classification
  • Loop calculations method for Ex i
  • Loop calculations exercises
Day 3 Theoretical and Practical Assessments