This unit of competency covers the basic principles of protection in explosive atmospheres of plants and machinery. Competence in this unit shall be assessed in combination with, or after gaining other competence required by a given industry or enterprise for plant or machinery operation or installations, maintenance, or service functions

• Upon completion of the CompEx ‘F’ course the student will be able to:
• Identify the correct national regulations, directives, and IEC standards which relate to hazardous areas.
• Demonstrate the ability to correctly terminate low voltage cable conductors into an enclosure using the appropriate tools.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the main protection concepts, categories and protection levels that apply to equipment certified for use in hazardous areas.
• Demonstrate the ability to correctly install certified Ex glands to armored and non-armored low voltage cables using appropriate tools.