Potentially explosive atmospheres occur in onshore and offshore petrochemical plants and refining plants. They are also found in distilleries, paint spraying plants, flourmills and woodworking machine plants. Failure to ensure safe working practices in these circumstances could result in the ignition of explosive gases or dust clouds leading to injury or even fatalities.

CompEX is the leading national training, assessment and certification scheme for electrotechnical craftspersons working in potentially hazardous or explosive atmospheres.

Competency is certificated only to individuals who:

• Meet the necessary entry criteria for the CompEx modules
• Pass the underpinning knowledge theory examinations
• Pass the competency validation test in the form of a practical assessment

BC Electric Ltd. are proud to have been awarded a CompEX competency certificate for EX01, EX02, EX03 & EX04 and have just undertaken a course  to encompass EX05 & EX06 to allow us to work in food factories, flour mills and woodworking mills, to name but a few.

GAS

The training and practical assessment programme is provided for electrical personnel who undertake the physical installation and assembly of new 'Ex' equipment and, who perform preventive maintenance and inspections on previously installed equipment.

• Ex01
• Ex02
• Ex03
• Ex04
  

DUST
These units are used to extend the competence for craftsmen working on Electrical Apparatus for use in the Presence of Combustible Dusts.

• Ex05
  
• Ex06