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CompEX Foundation (ExF) Training

CompEX Foundation (ExF) Training

DISCLAIMER

This general theory training course is designed for increasing awareness only and is not approved by the 3rd party responsible CompEX Certification Limited as part of their accreditations.

The information and videos in this training module is taken from commonly available data on standards and in legislation and from industry experts in explosive atmospheres and safety of equipment.

A formal certificated course may be obtained from one of the approved external training centres to be found at https://compexcertification.com/find-a-centre/
Responsible Max Clarke
Last Update 06/06/2025
Completion Time 27 minutes
Members 0
Intermediate
  • Regulations, Directive and Standards for Hazardous Areas
    2Lessons · 3 mins
    • Understanding ATEX IECEx: Key Concepts and Requirements
    • ATEX Directive and the series of standards
  • Hazardous Atmosphere elements and precautions
    2Lessons · 5 mins
    • Hazardous Atmospheres
    • Hazardous Area Classification, Gas Vapours and Dust Groups, Temperature Class | Simple Science
  • ATEX Zones
    3Lessons · 1 min
    • What are ATEX Zones and Hazardous Area Classifications?
    • ATEX Zones
    • What are ATEX Zones? ATEX Zone 2/22, 1/21, 0/20 Explained!
  • Equipment Protection concepts, categories and protection levels
    2Lessons ·
    • ATEX equipment groups and categories
    • ATEX Equipment Groups and Categories
  • Classification Criteria for hazardous gas, vapour or dust locations.
    4Lessons · 18 mins
    • CompEX classifications for hazardous locations
    • Interpreting Hazardous Locations Markings for IECEx equipment
    • Explosion proof VS Flameproof Protection Technique - Hazardous Areas!
    • What is Intrinsic Safety?
  • What you learned
    1Lessons ·
    • CompEX Foundation Training