CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

Course delivery is conducted over three days consisting of a mechanical hazardous area awareness course including the established CompEx Foundation Module (Ex F), with a written examination and finally overall core competency is validated with an installation and inspection practical assessment on mechanical equipment.

Ex11 follows a syllabus to enable safe working practices for the international standard ISO 80079 Parts 36 & 37 and allows employers to benchmark the core competency requirements of both their staff and sub-contractors.

The new flange integrity practical consists of:
1. Visual inspection, measurement and selection of parts.
2. Flange assembly, blanking of flange.
3. Pressure Test, assessment and depressurisation.
4. Safe Breaking of a Flange Joint.

We provide complimentary hot and/or cold food and drinks at breakfast and lunchtimes. Wi-Fi available throughout your visit.

Course Assessment

90-minute exam on a close and detailed inspection on a mechanical pump rig (use of tools/locking out/fault identification assessment)

30-minute flange integrity practical. Selection and fitting of appropriate gaskets, bolts and flange blanks, pressure testing and safe removal.

90-minute exam (multiple choice)

• Directives and Legislation

• Area Classification

• Gas Groups

• Equipment for use in Hazardous Areas

• Temperature Classification

• Basic Principles of Flammable Compounds

• Protection Methods of non-electrical Equipment

• Inspection and Maintenance of Bearings

• Lubrication

• Seals

• Bearings

• Management of material changes

• Couplings

• Belt Drives

• Upper and Lower Flammability Levels

• Light Metals

• Inspection types and Grades

• Mechanical Containment

• Recommendations on Thread Engagement

• Cavitation

• Vibration

• Fluid Groups

• Flash Points and Ignition Temperatures

Certificate Issued: Digital CompEx Certificate 

Please note no other feedback will be given on request regarding resits, a full breakdown is provided on your diagnostic report issued by CompEx.

• Mechanical work within any hazardous area including Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Distillery type industries.

• Apprenticeship completion certificate and/or trained craftsperson’s certificate is required, (i.e. NVQ / SVQ Level 3). Some UK personnel may hold indentures or equivalent from their apprenticeship.

  N.B. If you are unable to provide the relevant qualifications but have sufficient experience an Employer letter of Endorsement** will be a requirement.

This course may be eligible for ITA funding. You may be eligible if you are:

• Aged 16 or over
• Not in education or involved in any other SDS funded programme
• Unemployed and looking to get back into work
• Employed and earning less than £22,000 per year
• Resident in Scotland

If you wish to use ITA funding towards the cost of this course, you must first apply for the ITA funding through the My World of Work website. ITA funding will cover up to £200 of course fees. There are various start dates throughout the academic session, please contact training@forthvalley.ac.uk to check available dates prior to applying for ITA funding.

Once you’ve applied for funding, you will receive a confirmation email from SDS and the college with instructions on how to book your course.

We recommend completing the CompEx Foundation 1 Day Course as a prerequisite prior to attending this course.