CompEx Dust (Ex05 & Ex06)
(Preparation, installation and inspection of
electrical apparatus protected by enclosure for
use in the presence of combustible dusts)
Course Title
Course Duration
2 days
Location
Middlesbrough, Teesside
Who should attend this course and
why?
Previous CompEx Ex01 to Ex04 qualification would
Electrical and instrument engineers, supervisors and
Please be advised that plastic handled retractable
technicians who need to develop and demonstrate
blade Stanley Knives, are used during this course.
their competency for working on Electrical Apparatus
(Kevlar gloves will be provided to be worn during
for use in the Presence of Combustible Dusts.
use). If this is unacceptable to you/your company,
be advantageous.
please inform us before you commence your training
Course Pre-Requisites
course.
Ideally the course candidate will be a Time-Served
The JTL registration form must be completed and
Electrical/Instrument
brought to the course, along with photographic
Apprentice
or;
Electrical/Instrument NVQ Level 3.
possess
an
The candidate
identification (ie passport / photo driving licence).
should bring to the course evidence of the above and
other relevant electrical/instrumentation qualification
All personnel attending the course should have a
certificates. Candidates who cannot provide evidence
good understanding of the English Language and
of their qualifications will receive a non-technical
Technical Engineering terminology.
person’s certificate. Proof of a Gold Card from the
JIB/SJIB will ensure the candidate is automatically
accepted
onto
qualifications,
the
the
course.
candidate
Along
must
with
also
practising electrical/instrument craftsperson.
be
the
a
The CompEx Toolbox Guide is provided.
Course Overview
The CompEx Dust unit is used to extend the
competence for craftsmen working on Electrical
Apparatus for use in the Presence of Combustible
Dusts.
Aims
To give delegates a basic understanding of the use of
electrical equipment in an area where there is a
presence of combustible dusts.
Objectives

Maintenance and remedial work
Mode of Delivery/
Method of Assessment
Delivery will be a combination of classroom tuition /
practical and written assessment.
Each
candidate
is
required
to
demonstrate
competence through a written multi-choice question
paper and a series of practical tests.
Results
Please allow up to 6 weeks for your results to be
At the end of the course you will:
available.

Certification
Appreciate that electrical items can be a source of
ignition that could cause an explosion

Understand what is meant by zones, temperature
factors, ingress protection codes


Successful delegates will receive a UK JTL Certificate
of Core Competence valid for 5 years.
Understand how gas/vapour certified equipment
Please note, the certificate will expire in 5 years from
might be used in combustible dust situations (BS
the date of issue and it is recommended that the 2
7535)
day CompEx Dust course is taken at least 3 months
Understand how BS 6467 part 2, IEC (or BSEN)
before the date of expiry.
60079-17 and EN 50281 impacts upon areas of
combustible dust
Summary of Course /
Content Objectives

Characteristics of combustible dusts

Area classification, zone 20, 21 and 22

Concept of dust ignition protection

Selection of apparatus, cabling, glanding &
terminations

Inspection and testing
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