CompEx Foundation (ExF)

The CompEx Foundation qualification has been designed to provide an introduction into potentially explosive or flammable environments where gases, vapours and dust can form a hazardous atmosphere.

Description

The Ex F CompEx Foundation course provides candidates with an understanding of the regulations, directives and standards associated with locations containing hazardous atmospheres.

Candidates will receive an overview of hazardous area classification, safe working practices and basic protection concepts used for certifying Ex equipment.

This is a theory-only course and is suitable for technical and non-technical personnel who require a basic understanding of hazardous work areas, or who wish to develop their knowledge before undertaking more technical CompEx qualifications.

This course is delivered over 1 day with the online examination on the morning of the second day.

Prerequisites

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Content

Legislation, Directives & Standards

ATEX Directives
EAWR
DSEAR
HASAWA
BS 60079 Series

Hazardous Areas

Flammable Gas, Vapour, Dust and Fibre
Ignition Sources
Area Classification
Categories & EPLs
Characteristics of Gases, Vapours, Dust and Fibre
Characteristics of Dust
Boundary Signage

Equipment for use in Hazardous Areas

Types of Protection
Marking
Repairs
Essential Health and Safety Requirements
International Protection (IP Rating)
Maintenance Work
Modifications

Miscellaneous

Work Permits, Method Statements, Risk Assessments
Gas-free Certificate
Control of Vehicles
Need to Report Defects
Need to Determine Competency Levels
Need for Written Procedures

Certification

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.

ITA

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.

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