Theoretical and practical explosion protection training based on IECEx 60079 series and OD 504
Issuance of certificate IECEx CoPC Units 004, 007, 008 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
Training of fundamental explosion protection knowledge and practical techniques to inspect and maintain the electrical installations in explosive atmospheres.
IECEx CoPC Unit Ex 004
Maintain equipment in explosive atmospheres
IECEx CoPC Unit Ex 007
Perform visual and close inspection of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres
IECEx CoPC Unit Ex 008
Perform detailed inspection of electrical installations 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
Safe work procedures in explosive atmospheres
Selection of explosion-protected equipment according to the requirements for each Ex zone
Documentation on the installation of explosion-protected equipment
Requirements for cable installation and wiring
Examination of the requirements and the installation of the cable entry for explosion-protected equipment
Day 2
Examination of the requirements and the installation of the cable entry for explosion-protected equipment