Candidates will learn about the safety considerations that should be applied to work areas that contain potentially explosive or flammable atmospheres and the factors that are used to classify their location.

The course includes instruction on how to read hazardous area certification, labeling, and documentation, and also informs candidates about the main protection concepts, categories and levels that are applied to certified Ex electrical and mechanical equipment. Ex11 meets the competency requirements of the IEC60079 series of standards and the relevant national standards and directives. 

Upon completion of the CompEx Ex11 course the student will be able to:                                                                                                                 

• Demonstrate installation and inspection skills for non-electrical equipment in hazardous areas.                                                 
• Understand the basics of Ex protection methods and where each may be used.
• Demonstrate understanding of Ex markings.      
• Understand which activities are and are not allowed with regard to maintenance and repairs.