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The CompEx Scheme
CompEx is the international scheme for competency validation and certification of personnel who work in explosive atmospheres. Through a network of independent training and assessment centres the CompEx scheme supports practitioners in a range of industrial sectors including oil and gas, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing and utilities.
The Scheme was developed 30 years ago to provide the U K oil and gas sector with credible assurance of the transferable skills and competency of electrical and mechanical technicians and engineers operating in hazardous areas. Since that time CompEx has continued to develop, incorporating a range of competency qualifications to embrace a diverse range of roles and industrial settings.
The CompEx success
In 1993, the CompEx Scheme was launched and has seen phenomenal success since the first centre was opened in 1994. After 10 years, the scheme celebrated the milestone of certificating 10,000 candidates for Gas and Vapour. Now that figure has risen to over 100,000 candidate certificates, a continued success that ensures a safer future for many thousands of workers around the world.
On 22nd November 2018, CompEx was awarded the Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration (APEA) Milestone Award at the APEA Awards for celebrating 25 years of increasing safety in explosive atmosphere workplaces.
About the Course
The course includes specific knowledge and practical assessments based upon the IEC 60079 Parts 14 & 17 standards. Upon successful completion, candidates receive a CompEx Certificate of Core Competency for the modules in which they have achieved the required standard. Each certificate is valid for a period of 5 years, depending on changes to International, European and British Standards.
Pre-Course Information
The CompEx Courses benefit from the practical interpretation of the IEC 60079 Part 14 & 17 Standards provided in EEMUA Publication No 186 'A Practitioner's Handbook for potentially explosive atmospheres' (available to order from ExTek).
CompEx Centres
There is an international network of licensed CompEx centres around the world that develop candidates’ knowledge and provide a robust assessment programme in line with CompEx standards. This network ensures that there is always a centre within reach. ExTek is the only CompEx Center in Norway.
Comp-Ex Centres 2019
Information given on this page is provided with approval from CompEx Certification Limited