CompEx 14: Responsible Person

Duration 4 Days
Cost £1440.00pp (inc VAT)
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Course Overview

The CompEx Ex14 Responsible Persons qualification has been developed for persons in senior supervisory roles, such as those responsible for managing staff, processes and procedures relating to potentially explosive atmospheres, electrical and non-electrical (mechanical) equipment, protective systems and installations.

Course Structure

Candidates that successfully complete the Ex14 Responsible Persons qualification will be able to;

- Know and understand the applicable national regulations, directives and IEC standards which are applicable to hazardous locations e.g. ATEX, DSEAR, EPS Regulations, HSW Act, COMAH.

- Identify and understand the characteristics and terminologies associated with common hazardous gases, vapours and dusts.

- Understand the principles of hazardous area classification, how it is applied, and the documentation required to manage the process.

- Understand the various types of ignition source and their effects within hazardous locations.

- Know and understand the protection concepts, how certified Ex electrical and non-electrical maintains its protection concept and how it is to be selected, installed, inspected and maintained.

- Know and understand the importance of competency management within an organisation, including a risk-based methodology for personnel involved with the inspection of electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres.

- Know and understand the principles of Ex asset management, including examples of how to create and analyse inspection plans and prioritise remedial repairs.

- Understand the key principles and key aspects of equipment repair, including management responsibilities and documentation.

Prerequisites

Candidates should ideally possess the entry requirements listed. However, the decision is also based on the discretion of the candidate’s employer, who will already be aware of the candidate’s knowledge and experience.

- HNC or equivalent

- General understanding of relevant electrical engineering, including the ability to read and assess relevant engineering drawings

- Basic knowledge of quality assurance, including the principles of auditing, documentation control and traceability

- Employer letter of endorsement stating that the candidate is, or is working towards the role of a Responsible Person/Duty Holder

Course Content

Target Audience

This course is aimed at people in supervisor and manager roles directly responsible for the management of staff. Particularly those with processes and procedures relating to explosive atmospheres such as equipment, protective systems and installations.

Certification

A CompEX certificate will be awarded on successful completion.