IECEx Recognized Training Program

deepEx is an IECEx Recognized Training Provider. The awarding of Recognized Training Provider (RTP) status to an organization indicates their commitment to provide relevant training services on the basis that these have been reviewed in accordance with IECEx Operational Document OD 521.

Successful completion of IECEx Recognized training program is a pathway to achieve IECExCoPC.

For specific information on our IECEx RTP Programme click RTPs » IECEx.

This training program is a pathway to IECEx Personnel Competency Certification. deepEx will provide all guidance to achieve IECEx CoPC required for your type of work and we ensure you reached the required level of competency required for your work.

Preventing the unintentional ignition of explosive atmospheres is a critical safety and economic aspect of all chemical, oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, LNG plant operations.

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In this IECEx Recognized Training Programme you will learn:

  • IECEx Certification system
  • IECEx OD 504 Requirements, Units of Competency
  • Identify difference between ATEX/IECEx (IECEx-01A)
  • Use IEC 60079 series standards
  • Flammable properties of Gas and dust
  • Define Hazardous Area classification, Zones etc.
  • Ignition sources
  • Recognize the concepts of different methods of protection techniques (Ex d, e, n, p, i etc.)
  • Recognize the concepts of IP rating (IEC 60529)
  • Design and Selection of appropriate electrical equipment and instruments based on required EPL/Zones
  • Installation requirements (IEC 60079-14)
  • Testing requirements for electrical installations
  • Inspection requirements and correct use of inspection schedules (IEC 60079-17)
  • Equipment using various markings
  • Maintenance requirements
  • Requirements for overhaul and repair
  • General rules for intervention in hazardous area
  • ATEX Directives 1999/92/EC and 2014/34/EU
  • CE Marking requirements
IECEx Training Objectives

Provide a clear understanding of hazardous area current custom and practice with respect to the following and a pathway to the IECEx Scheme for Certification of Personnel Competence.

  • Certification Schemes
  • Flammable properties of gas/dust, Area Classification
  • Rules for main protection concepts
  • Rules for Design, Selection, Installation and Testing
  • Rules for Inspection/Audit and Maintenance
  • Rules for Overhaul, Repair and Reclamation
  • The documentation for the hazardous area
  • Competence requirements
IECEx Training Methodology

This course is intended to provide an understanding of hazardous areas and its recognised working practices. The course will be presented by a well experienced Ex trained/certified professional and group exercises with case studies from the candidates. Participants are actively encouraged to discuss issues from their sites in an open group forum and active participation is encouraged throughout the programme.

Organizational impact

Ex training is a legal obligation in most of the countries but is optional rather than mandatory in other countries based on contractual requirements. By providing Ex training for their employees, companies ensures that personnel involved in hazardous area electrical installations will be aware of latest international standards applicable for hazardous area.

  • International best practices in explosion prevention
  • Ability to review and up-date hazardous area related documentation
  • Appropriate design and selection of equipment for Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 leads to cost savings
  • In house ability to inspect/audit and evaluate existing or new installation etc.
  • Avoid costly rework! Save time and money!
Personal Impact

This IECEx Recognized Training Program will provide a pathway to the IECEx Scheme for Certification of Personnel Competence.

  • Enhanced awareness of explosion hazards, how they arise and how we protect ourselves
  • Understanding of zones, apparatus groups and temperature classes
  • Correct interpretation of IEC 60079 series standards
  • Understanding IP rating and its application
  • Understanding the relationship between flammable materials and equipment that can be installed in those areas
  • Ability to read and understand certification labels/Markings
  • Ability to use inspection schedules
  • Ability to identify potential non-conformance related to hazardous area installation
  • Ability to prepare and verify Ex-punch lists
  • Ability to prepare and update Ex-register
  • Ability to speak in Ex vocabulary
  • Demonstrate knowledge gained in line with IECEx OD 504 for IECEx CoPC application.
Who should attend IECEx Training

This programme is a comprehensive training program which involves a combination of formal lectures using power point presentation, video, photographic demonstrations, practical demonstrations, and written examination.

It is primarily aimed at: Electrical/Instrumentation/Electronics/Telecom Engineers, Supervisors, QA/QC Personnel or Technicians who is involved in Design, Selection, Installation, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair etc. of electrical equipment or process control instruments installed in potentially explosive atmospheres.

It is assumed and advantageous that all attendees are familiar with oil & gas industry’s electrical good engineering practices, so that specific prior knowledge of hazardous areas is not a prerequisite, however attendance of Unit Ex 001 is mandatory to attend all other units except for Ex 000.

IECEx Training Program Outline
Unit No. Description Minimum Duration
Unit Ex 000 Basic knowledge and awareness to enter a site that includes a classified hazardous area 2Hrs
Unit Ex 001 Apply basic principles of protection in explosive atmospheres (includes Ex-000 and basics of Ex-002) 16Hrs
Unit Ex 002 Perform classification of hazardous areas 8Hrs
Unit Ex 003 Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems 8Hrs
Unit Ex 004 Maintain equipment in explosive atmospheres 8Hrs
Unit Ex 005 Overhaul and repair of explosion-protected equipment 8Hrs
Unit Ex 006 Test electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres 4Hrs
Unit Ex 007 Perform visual and close inspection of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres 4Hrs
Unit Ex 008 Perform detailed inspection of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres (includes Ex-003/006/007) 16Hrs
Unit Ex 009 Design electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres (includes Ex-003/006/007) 16Hrs
Unit Ex 010 Perform audit inspection of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres (includes Ex-002 to 009) 24Hrs
Unit Ex NE Non-Electrical equipment (includes Ex-001) 16Hrs

Training units are selected based on attendee’s job profile. It is not mandatory to complete all the module. Course duration can be adjusted to suit client requirements and reduced course fee applied for combined units. Please discuss with us to verify your eligibility for any fee discount.

Unit Ex 000- Basic knowledge and awareness to enter a site that includes a classified hazardous area
  • Hazardous area orientation (What is hazardous area, what is explosion, Fire triangle/Explosion triangle, Influence of static electricity, basic properties of gas etc.)
  • Nature of explosion hazards
  • General safety procedures
  • Use of Ex equipment
  • Intervention in hazardous area, Permit to Work system (Equipment used for operational works, Hand tools used, PPE, Personal apparatus -mobile, watch)
  • Intervention on energized equipment and or de-energized equipment
  • Devices and equipment to be taken into hazardous area
  • Instructions, signage, marking, nameplate basics
Unit Ex 001- Apply basic principles of protection in explosive atmospheres
  • Introduction and History
  • A brief history of Industrial fires and explosions
  • Directives, standards, regulations
  • ATEX/IECEx Schemes
  • Competency in hazardous field, training requirements
  • Reference standards
  • What is hazardous area, what is explosion, Fire triangle/Explosion triangle, Influence of static electricity,
  • Understanding the important characteristics of flammable substances, Flash point, ignition temperature, explosive limits, minimum ignition energy, gas groups, maximum experimental safe gap etc.
  • A look at some of the possible sources of ignition, e.g. static electricity, light metal thermite reactions, friction etc., which can occur in hazardous areas. Also considering some of the steps which can be taken to eliminate them
  • Considering the recognized methods of protection, the fundamental concept in each case and the zones in which they may be employed
  • Considering in depth concept of Flameproof protection, how it works, how it must be installed, how it must be inspected & maintained. Looking at weatherproofing, corrosion, gaps, fasteners, etc.
  • Explosive atmospheres and explosion-protection principles
  • Explosion-protected equipment – Ex certification schemes
  • Explosion-protected equipment – Principles
  • Explosion-protection visual checks
  • Flameproof (Ex ‘d’) explosion-protection technique
  • Increased safety (Ex ‘e’) explosion-protection technique
  • Type of protection ‘n’ (Ex ‘n’)
  • Encapsulation (Ex ‘m’) explosion-protection technique
  • Oil immersion (Ex ‘o’) explosion-protection technique
  • Powder filled (Ex ‘q’) explosion-protection technique
  • Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique
  • Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) explosion-protection technique
  • Dust protection by enclosures (Ex ‘t’) explosion-protection technique
  • Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘iD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Pressurization (Ex ‘pD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Encapsulation (Ex ‘mD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Common characteristics of explosion-protection techniques
  • ATEX Directive 1999/92/EC-legal aspects, employers’ obligations, EPD
  • Area Classification
  • Techniques and the procedures that result in the formal allocations of Zones 0,1 &2
  • Sources of Hazard, duration of release, extent of Zones, nature of hazard and release characteristics
  • Rules applicable for apparatus installed in Dust atmosphere
  • Comparison of IECEx and ATEX
  • Certifying Bodies (ExCB), Notified Bodies ((NB or NoBo)
  • Equipment evaluation/Quality evaluation process
  • Other similar certification schemes
  • ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU-Old Directive, New approach, fields of application
  • CE Marking
  • Equipment and protective systems, safety devices, excluded products
  • Equipment groups, categories, criteria for choice of equipment for Zones
  • Conformity assessment
  • ATEX marking, User’s manual, EU Declaration of conformity, EU type examination certificate
Unit Ex 002- Perform classification of hazardous areas
  • What is hazardous area, what is explosion, Fire triangle/Explosion triangle, Influence of static electricity
  • Understanding the important characteristics of flammable substances Flash point, ignition temperature, explosive limits, minimum ignition energy, gas groups, maximum experimental safe gap etc.
  • A look at some of the possible sources of ignition, e.g., static electricity, light metal thermite reactions, friction etc., which can occur in hazardous areas. Also considering some of the steps which can be taken to eliminate them
  • Considering the recognized methods of protection, the fundamental concept in each case and the zones in which they may be employed
  • Explosive atmospheres and explosion-protection principles
  • Explosive atmospheres classification techniques
  • Hazardous area classification/Zones
  • Rules applicable for apparatus installed in Dust atmosphere
  • ATEX Directive 1999/92/EC-legal aspects, employers’ obligations, EPD
  • Area Classification
  • Techniques and the procedures that result in the formal allocations of Zones 0,1 & 2
  • Sources of Hazard, duration of release, extent of Zones, nature of hazard and release characteristics
  • Comparison of IECEx and ATEX
Unit Ex 003- Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems
  • Introduction and History
  • A brief history of Industrial fires and explosions
  • Directives, standards, regulations
  • Competency in hazardous field, training requirements
  • Reference standards
  • General requirements, documentation, Assuring conformity, Regulatory context
  • An in-depth look at concepts of protection and stressing the vital importance of correct installation as per IEC 60079-14.
  • Selection of equipment based on EPL/Zones
  • Relation between EPL and Zones
  • Selection based on gas groups, ignition temperature
  • Protection of equipment against external influences
  • Light metals as construction materials, Transportable/portable/personal equipment
  • Dust influence
  • Rotating machines, luminaires, plugs and socket outlets
  • Earthing systems
  • SELV and PELV systems
  • Electrical separation, installation above hazardous area, potential equalization
  • Cable selection, overhead lines, connections to equipment, wiring methods, cable joint, opening in walls
  • Cable gland selection and installation
  • Additional requirements applicable for each protection techniques
  • Unauthorized modifications
  • Termination, unused conductors, unused cable entries
  • IS cables, Identification of IS circuits, multiple core cable with multi IS circuits
  • Segregation of cables, screens, and armour, earthing and bonding, induction, creepage and clearance etc.
  • Weatherproofing IP rating, stoppers, and bolts etc.
  • Rules applicable for apparatus installed in Dust atmosphere
  • An understanding of the knowledge and associated skills related to:
  • Flameproof (Ex ‘d’) explosion-protection technique
  • Increased safety (Ex ‘e’) explosion-protection technique
  • Type of protection ‘n’ (Ex ‘n’)
  • Encapsulation (Ex ‘m’) explosion-protection technique
  • Oil immersion (Ex ‘o’) explosion-protection technique
  • Powder filled (Ex ‘q’) explosion-protection technique
  • Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique
  • Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) explosion-protection technique
  • Dust protection by enclosures (Ex ‘t’) explosion-protection technique
  • Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘iD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Pressurization (Ex ‘pD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Encapsulation (Ex ‘mD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Common characteristics of explosion-protection techniques
  • Explosive atmospheres installation requirements
  • Explosive atmospheres cable glanding and termination techniques
  • A practical application of the knowledge and skills related to:
  • Hazardous area installation work performance
  • Hazardous area maintenance work performance
  • Hazardous area operations reporting work performance
  • ATEX Directive 1999/92/EC-legal aspects, employer’s obligations, EPD
  • Area Classification
  • Techniques and the procedures that result in the formal allocations of Zones 0,1 & 2
  • Sources of Hazard, duration of release, extent of Zones, nature of hazard and release characteristics
  • Comparison of IECEx and ATEX
  • General discussions using actual photographs from project sites, identifying problems, good and/or bad practices based on IEC standard
  • Examining samples and answering questions about them
Unit Ex 004- Maintain equipment in explosive atmospheres
  • Documentation, Qualification of personnel, Inspection requirements prior to energization
  • Verification of unmarked equipment
  • Acceptance of old installations
  • Grades of inspections (Visual/Close/Detailed)
  • Periodic inspection
  • Inspection schedule-Table 1 (Exd, e, n)
  • Inspection schedule-Table 2 (Exi)
  • Inspection schedule-Table 3 (Exp)
  • Ex-punch list preparation
  • Interpretation of different markings- (Labels, Marking and Certificates)
  • Interpretation of coding, certificate numbers and other essential markings on labels and certificates, including a paper exercise to identify equipment and assess its suitability for given environment
  • Combination of different protection concepts
  • Marking of components and associated apparatus
  • Maintenance requirements
  • Equipment withdrawn from service
  • An understanding of the knowledge and associated skills related to:
  • Flameproof (Ex ‘d’) explosion-protection technique
  • Increased safety (Ex ‘e’) explosion-protection technique
  • Type of protection ‘n’ (Ex ‘n’)
  • Encapsulation (Ex ‘m’) explosion-protection technique
  • Oil immersion (Ex ‘o’) explosion-protection technique
  • Powder filled (Ex ‘q’) explosion-protection technique
  • Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique
  • Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) explosion-protection technique
  • Dust protection by enclosures (Ex ‘t’) explosion-protection technique
  • Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘iD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Pressurization (Ex ‘pD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Encapsulation (Ex ‘mD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Common characteristics of explosion-protection techniques
  • Explosive atmospheres cable glanding and termination techniques
  • Explosive atmospheres maintenance requirements
  • Explosive atmospheres management
  • A practical application of the knowledge and skills related to:
  • Hazardous area maintenance work performance
  • Hazardous area operations reporting work performance
Unit Ex 005- Overhaul and repair of explosion-protected equipment
  • An understanding of the knowledge and associated skills related to:
  • Explosive atmospheres and explosion-protection principles
  • Explosion-protected equipment – Ex certification schemes
  • Explosion-protected equipment – Principles
  • Explosion-protection visual checks
  • Flameproof (Ex ‘d’) explosion-protection technique
  • Increased safety (Ex ‘e’) explosion-protection technique
  • Type of protection ‘n’ (Ex ‘n’)
  • Encapsulation (Ex ‘m’) explosion-protection technique
  • Oil immersion (Ex ‘o’) explosion-protection technique
  • Powder filled (Ex ‘q’) explosion-protection technique
  • Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique
  • Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) explosion-protection technique
  • Dust protection by enclosures (Ex ‘t’) explosion-protection technique
  • Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘iD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Pressurization (Ex ‘pD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Encapsulation (Ex ‘mD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Common characteristics of explosion-protection techniques
  • Explosion-protected equipment overhaul and repair – General requirements
  • Explosion-protected equipment overhaul and repair specific to each technique
  • A practical application of the knowledge and skills related to:
  • Explosion-protected equipment overhaul and repair work performance – (for operative)
Unit Ex 006- Test electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres
  • An understanding of the knowledge and associated skills related to:
  • Flameproof (Ex ‘d’) explosion-protection technique
  • Increased safety (Ex ‘e’) explosion-protection technique
  • Type of protection ‘n’ (Ex ‘n’)
  • Encapsulation (Ex ‘m’) explosion-protection technique
  • Oil immersion (Ex ‘o’) explosion-protection technique
  • Powder filled (Ex ‘q’) explosion-protection technique
  • Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique
  • Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) explosion-protection technique
  • Dust protection by enclosures (Ex ‘t’) explosion-protection technique
  • Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘iD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Pressurization (Ex ‘pD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Encapsulation (Ex ‘mD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Common characteristics of explosion-protection techniques
  • Explosive atmospheres installation requirements
  • Explosive atmospheres cable termination techniques
  • Explosive atmospheres installation testing
  • A practical application of the knowledge and skills related to:
  • Hazardous area installation testing work performance
Unit Ex 007- Perform visual and close inspection of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres
  • Documentation, Qualification of personnel, Inspection requirements prior to energization
  • Verification of unmarked equipment
  • Acceptance of old installations
  • Grades of inspections (Visual/Close/Detailed)
  • Periodic inspection
  • Inspection schedule-Table 1 (Exd, e, n)
  • Inspection schedule-Table 2 (Exi)
  • Inspection schedule-Table 3 (Exp)
  • Ex-punch list preparation
  • Interpretation of different markings- (Labels, Marking and Certificates)
  • Interpretation of coding, certificate numbers and other essential markings on labels and certificates. Including a paper exercise to
  • identify equipment and assess its suitability for given environment
  • Combination of different protection concepts
  • Marking of components and associated apparatus
  • Maintenance requirements
  • Equipment withdrawn from service
  • An understanding of the knowledge and associated skills related to:
  • Flameproof (Ex ‘d’) explosion-protection technique
  • Increased safety (Ex ‘e’) explosion-protection technique
  • Type of protection ‘n’ (Ex ‘n’)
  • Encapsulation (Ex ‘m’) explosion-protection technique
  • Oil immersion (Ex ‘o’) explosion-protection technique
  • Powder filled (Ex ‘q’) explosion-protection technique
  • Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique
  • Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) explosion-protection technique
  • Dust protection by enclosures (Ex ‘t’) explosion-protection technique
  • Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘iD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Pressurization (Ex ‘pD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Encapsulation (Ex ‘mD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Common characteristics of explosion-protection techniques
  • Explosive atmospheres installation requirements
  • Explosive atmospheres visual and close inspection requirements
  • A practical application of the knowledge and skills related to:
  • Hazardous area visual and close inspection work performance
  • General discussions using actual photographs from project sites, identifying problems, good and/or bad practices based on IEC standard
  • Equipment Inspection Exercise
  • Examining samples and answering questions about them
Unit Ex 008- Perform detailed inspection of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres
  • Documentation, Qualification of personnel, Inspection requirements prior to energization
  • Verification of unmarked equipment
  • Acceptance of old installations
  • Grades of inspections (Visual/Close/Detailed)
  • Periodic inspection
  • Inspection schedule-Table 1 (Exd, e, n)
  • Inspection schedule-Table 2 (Exi)
  • Inspection schedule-Table 3 (Exp)
  • Ex-punch list preparation
  • Interpretation of different markings-(Labels, Marking and Certificates)
  • Interpretation of coding, certificate numbers and other essential markings on labels and certificates, including a paper exercise to identify equipment and assess its suitability for given environment
  • Combination of different protection concepts
  • Marking of components and associated apparatus
  • Maintenance requirements
  • Equipment withdrawn from service
  • An understanding of the knowledge and associated skills related to:
  • Flameproof (Ex ‘d’) explosion-protection technique
  • Increased safety (Ex ‘e’) explosion-protection technique
  • Type of protection ‘n’ (Ex ‘n’)
  • Encapsulation (Ex ‘m’) explosion-protection technique
  • Oil immersion (Ex ‘o’) explosion-protection technique
  • Powder filled (Ex ‘q’) explosion-protection technique
  • Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique
  • Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) explosion-protection technique
  • Dust protection by enclosures (Ex ‘t’) explosion-protection technique
  • Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘iD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Pressurization (Ex ‘pD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Encapsulation (Ex ‘mD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Common characteristics of explosion-protection techniques
  • Explosive atmospheres installation requirements
  • Explosive atmospheres cable termination techniques
  • Explosive atmospheres maintenance requirements
  • Explosive atmospheres visual and close inspection requirements
  • Explosive atmospheres detailed inspection techniques
  • A practical application of the knowledge and skills related to:
  • Hazardous area visual and close inspection work performance
  • Hazardous area detail inspection work performance
  • General discussions using actual photographs from project sites, identifying problems, good and/or bad practices based on IEC standard
  • Equipment Inspection Exercise
  • Examining samples and answering questions about them
Unit Ex 009- Design electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres
  • An in-depth look at concepts of protection and stressing the vital importance of correct design and selection as per IEC 60079-14.
  • General requirements, documentation, Assuring conformity, Regulatory context
  • Which code and standard applicable?
  • Explosion protection level
  • Protection concepts, selection rules, suppression of external atmospheres, suppression of ignition sources, non-propagation of ignition
  • Relation between categories and type of protection, temperature class, equipment groups
  • Traditional relation between EPL and ATEX zones, subdivision of groups
  • Effects of external influences, ambient temperature, induced current
  • General rules IEC 60079-0
  • Equipment marking
  • Ingress Protection IEC 60529
  • Selection of equipment based on EPL/Zones
  • Relation between EPL and Zones
  • Selection based on gas groups, ignition temperature
  • Protection of equipment against external influences
  • Light metals as construction materials, Transportable/portable/personal equipment
  • Dust influence
  • Rotating machines, luminaires, plugs and socket outlets
  • Earthing systems
  • SELV and PELV systems
  • Electrical separation, installation above hazardous area, potential equalization
  • Cable selection, overhead lines, connections to equipment, wiring methods, cable joint, opening in walls
  • Cable gland selection and installation
  • Additional requirements applicable for each protection techniques
  • Unauthorized modifications
  • Termination, unused conductors, unused cable entries
  • IS cables, Identification of IS circuits, multiple core cable with multi IS circuits
  • Segregation of cables, screens, and armour, earthing and bonding, induction, creepage and clearance etc.
  • Weatherproofing IP rating, stoppers, and bolts etc.
  • An understanding of the knowledge and associated skills related to:
  • Flameproof (Ex ‘d’) explosion-protection technique
  • Increased safety (Ex ‘e’) explosion-protection technique
  • Type of protection ‘n’ (Ex ‘n’)
  • Encapsulation (Ex ‘m’) explosion-protection technique
  • Oil immersion (Ex ‘o’) explosion-protection technique
  • Powder filled (Ex ‘q’) explosion-protection technique
  • Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique
  • Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) explosion-protection technique
  • Dust protection by enclosures (Ex ‘t’) explosion-protection technique
  • Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘iD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Pressurization (Ex ‘pD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Encapsulation (Ex ‘mD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Common characteristics of explosion-protection techniques
  • Explosive atmospheres installation requirements
  • Explosive atmospheres installation planning
  • Common classified explosive atmospheres
  • Explosion-protected electrical systems design
  • Rules applicable for apparatus installed in Dust atmosphere
  • A practical application of the knowledge and skills related to:
  • Hazardous area installation design work performance
  • Explosion-protected electrical system design work performance
  • ATEX Directive 1999/92/EC-legal aspects, employer’s obligations, EPD
  • Area Classification
  • Techniques and the procedures that result in the formal allocations of Zones 0,1 & 2
  • Sources of Hazard, duration of release, extent of Zones, nature of hazard and release characteristics
  • Comparison of IECEx and ATEX
  • Certifying Bodies (ExCB), Notified Bodies (NB or NoBo)
  • Equipment evaluation/Quality evaluation process
  • Other similar certification schemes
  • ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU-Old Directive, New approach, fields of application
  • CE Marking
  • Equipment and protective systems, safety devices, excluded products
  • Equipment groups, categories, criteria for choice of equipment for Zones
  • Conformity assessment
  • ATEX marking, User’s manual, EU Declaration of conformity, EU type examination certificate
Unit Ex 010- Perform audit inspection of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres.
  • An understanding of the knowledge and associated skills related to:
  • Flameproof (Ex ‘d’) explosion-protection technique
  • Increased safety (Ex ‘e’) explosion-protection technique
  • Type of protection ‘n’ (Ex ‘n’)
  • Encapsulation (Ex ‘m’) explosion-protection technique
  • Oil immersion (Ex ‘o’) explosion-protection technique
  • Powder filled (Ex ‘q’) explosion-protection technique
  • Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘i’) explosion-protection technique
  • Pressurization (Ex ‘p’) explosion-protection technique
  • Dust protection by enclosures (Ex ‘t’) explosion-protection technique
  • Intrinsic safety (Ex ‘iD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Pressurization (Ex ‘pD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Encapsulation (Ex ‘mD’) explosion-protection technique
  • Common characteristics of explosion-protection techniques
  • Explosive atmospheres installation requirements
  • Explosive atmospheres visual and close inspection requirements
  • Explosive atmospheres detailed inspection techniques
  • Explosive atmospheres installation planning
  • Common classified explosive atmospheres
  • Explosion-protected electrical systems design
  • Hazardous area auditing processes
  • A practical application of the knowledge and skills related to:
  • Hazardous area visual and close inspection work performance
  • Hazardous area detail inspection work performance
  • Hazardous area installation design work performance
  • Explosion-protected electrical system design work performance
  • Hazardous area audit inspection work performance
Unit Ex NE- Non-Electrical equipment
  • An understanding of the knowledge and associated skills related to:
  • Limited circulation enclosure “fr”
  • Explosion proof enclosure “d”
  • Safety by construction “c”
  • Control of ignition source “b”
  • Immersion in a liquid “k”
  • Pressurization “p”
  • New non-electrical standard-protection “Exh”
  • Special products
  • Assemblies
  • Maintenance rules
  • Reclamation techniques
  • Mechanical seals, pulley and belts, shafts and bearings, sealing rings, screws and bolts, painting etc.
Which Module to Choose

Our experts will guide you on which module is more suitable for your work scope. As thumb rule you may follow:

  • Basic Rules: Unit Ex-001
  • HSE Engineers: Unit Ex-001 and Ex-002
  • Equipment Selection/ Installation Design Engineers: Unit Ex001, Ex-002 &Ex-009
  • Installation Supervisor: Unit Ex-001, Ex-003& Ex-007
  • Quality Engineers/Inspectors: Unit Ex-001, Ex-007 & Ex-008
  • Maintenance Personnel: Unit Ex-001, Ex-004, Ex-007 & Ex-008
  • Overhaul and Repair Personnel: Unit Ex-001, Ex-005, Ex-007 & Ex-008
  • Auditor: Unit Ex-001, Ex-002, Ex-003, Ex-006, Ex-007, Ex-008, Ex-009 & Ex-010
Practical training
  • Onsite practical training will be conducted to enhance knowledge in cable glanding termination process. Where applicable, customer shall arrange all necessary materials/assembly such as junction boxes, cable, cable gland, wire lugs, consumables etc. for practical training.
  • Various installation methods will be demonstrated, including identifying glanding and termination of various ex-proof categories of cable glands, cabling, attendees will be asked to inspect the installation using appropriate check list and record results.
  • Where applicable, practical demonstration of maintenance repair activities will be arranged.
  • Testing of cables, motors, earthing bonding, isolation checks etc. will be demonstrated.
End of the training assessment
  • Examination will be conducted in English language
  • Written examination (maximum 2hrs) which covers relevant Units in this training program. Time will be adjusted/extended where language barrier, if any.
  • Questions will be multiple choice and/or using brief explanations.
  • Copies of applicable standard or training notes may be used for reference during the examination.
Review of correct answers

Each question and its correct answer will be discussed after completion of the examination.

Training effectiveness check

Two weeks after successful completion of the training session, a deepEx representative will schedule a Zoom or Teams meeting with the candidate and conduct an interview to verify their understanding of topics learned during the training session.

Training attendance record

Training attendance record will be issued within one week after successful completion of the training session. IECEx RTP issued training record can be used for a period of three years as evidence of knowledge required for certification.

Post training support

deepEx will provide assistance and guidance for all successful attendees to submit their application for IECEx Personnel Certification scheme (IECEx CoPC).

Lifetime partnership: deepEx will also assist you to resolve any clarifications arises when you practically apply knowledge gained through our training session”Your Hazardous Area Partner”.