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However, there are still a lot of misconceptions about the requirement of such trainings
Many applicants often ask ATEC prior to inquiring course contents or what competencies are to be assessed:
- “What are your pass rates?”
- “Can I have my certificate of competence by xx date?”
- “Why do you need to have a copy of my qualifications?”
The initial intent of the certificate of competence is self explanatory – to certify someone’s competence. This process involves validating the candidates, experience, along with a verification of theoretical and practical underpinning knowledge.
While most early training was quite heavily focused on equipment certification, in response to one of Lord Cullen’s recommendations post Piper Alpha – the CompEx scheme was developed and 26 years later it has had a huge impact on practical safety in the workplace.
Additionally since 2010 the IECEx CoPC has added its “international” flavor to meet the same competencies referred to within IEC60079-14, ensuring that an operative, designer or responsible person (O/D/RP) understands:
- The necessary skills and competence required for their scope of work (O/D/RP).
- Their responsibilities and limitations when understanding or practising their scope of work
These limitations and the initial intent of a “certificate of competence” are always known and taken into consideration by the companies who are the benchmark of our industries.
» Introduction to Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
» Competency During Hazardous Area Inspection
» Controlling Fire and Explosion Risks within Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
» Evidence of Compliance within Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
» Fundamental Differences between IECEx and ATEX
» Safe Operations
» Where do you commonly find Ex equipment?
About ATEC Services
We are a group of companies focused on services related to Hazardous Area Awareness and Asset Integrity. We provide specialized safety training and inspection services for companies who deal with the world of Potentially Explosive Atmospheres. From our inception over 11 Years ago, ATEC has without a doubt, been the go-to company for hazardous area compliance around the world.
With Office’s, Training and Inspection Centers in Houston and Singapore, the group is dedicated to the safety of personnel and asset protection by supplying International NEC / IEC Electrical Cables & Hazardous Area Accessories, Atex, IECEx competence training, including CompEx assessments, facility compliance and equipment inspection services.