course is an intensive training course that combines theoretical and practical training for electrically trained personnel working on installing, inspecting and maintaining electrical equipment in explosion-hazardous atmospheres.
General principles, ignition properties and apparatus protection
Standards, Certification and marking
Flameproof Ex'd' protection
Increased safety Ex'e'
Type Ex'n' protection
Pressurisation Ex'px', Ex'py' and Ex'pz' protection
Intrinsic safety Ex'ia', 'ib' and 'ic' protection
Other methods of protection, Ex'o', Ex'q' and Ex'm'
Combined (hybrid) methods of protection
Wiring systems, enclosure entries, cable glanding and earthing
Inspection and maintenance to BS / IEC 60079-17
Sources of ignition
Induction to competence validation testing
Permit to work system and safe isolation
Practical Assessment