Water Utilities (Ex09 – Ex10)

The CompEx Ex09-Ex10 Water utilities qualification has been developed for electrical and instrument operatives working in water supply, wastewater and water treatment sectors where gas, vapours and hazardous dust can potentially create a hazardous environment.

Attendees

This qualification is suitable for workers who operate in the water utilities industry, particularly in intake and storage areas of wastewater treatment plants, wastewater pumping stations, wet wells and gravity fed sewers where there is a risk of explosion.

Entry Requirements:

• Practicing competent electrical operatives.
• Practicing competent instrument operatives.
• Electrical/instrument engineers with previous practical experience.
• Prior CompEx certification supported by employer sponsored letter.

Duration

5 days plus 4 – 6 hours online E-learning undertaken prior to course commencement.

Delivery

• 1 day pre-learning delivered via the CompEx Knowledge Hub, LEDA.
• Classroom based theory.
• Workshop based practice.
• Formal practical assessments.

This course has been developed in consultation with industry to ensure the core competence of existing and potential workers who operate in the water utilities industry.

The qualification consists of two separate units which cover the minimum requirements for safe working practices in these areas.

Candidates will learn about legal obligations such as national regulations and the associated directives and standards.

Candidates will learn about the safety considerations that should be applied to work areas that contain potentially explosive or flammable atmospheres (Gas, Vapour and Dust) and the factors that are used to classify their location.

The course includes instruction on how to read hazardous area certification, labelling and documentation, and informs candidates about the main methods of protection, categories and levels that are applied to certified Ex electrical equipment.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the knowledge and skills to meet the requirements highlighted in the IEC 60079 series of standards and the relevant national standards WIMES (Water Industry Mechanical and Electrical Specification) 3.02D and directives. This qualification focuses on the minimum specifications identified in IEC60079:14 and IEC60079:17.

Key learning objectives

Candidates that successfully complete the Water Utilities (Ex09-Ex10) qualification will be able to:

• Understand health, safety and environmental legislation relating to hazardous areas.
• Understand the preparation of electrotechnical equipment for installation in hazardous areas.
• Demonstrate the correct selection of Ex equipment as per a technical specification.
• Understand the installation techniques required for electrotechnical equipment in hazardous areas.
• Use the applicable standard and appropriate inspection tables for initial and periodic/sample inspections.
• Identify and record faults.
• Recommend the correct remedial action and IEC inspection code for each fault identified.
• Interpret manufacturers’ documentation, examination certificates and IS documentation.
• Recognise the need to prove an isolation on electrical equipment.

Qualification details

Candidates who are successful in both the theory and practical assessments will receive a CompEx Certificate in Core Competence, valid for 5 years from date of issue.

Assessment

Assessment is undertaken using practical assessments that covers the two separate CompEx units.

Practical assessments cover both installation and inspection of Non IS and IS equipment.

Exam

Candidates must undertake a multiple-choice examination that consists of 60 questions answered over 1 hour and 45 minutes.  The exam is split into 30 questions (Closed book) and 30 questions (Open book) using the CompEx Toolbox Guide as the reference.

What you need to bring:

• Please bring with you some means of photographic identification i.e. passport, driving licence, company ID card etc.
• Please refer to the competency pathway document (link below) for supporting documentation/certificates for verification of suitability.
• For further clarification regarding suitability, please feel free to contact us to discuss.
• All delegates require to wear PPE in the workshop during the practical assessments. You will be provided with all the necessary equipment, tools, stationery and course instruction notes.You will need to wear your own steel cap boots and appropriate work wear.

Please note that PPE needs to be in good condition and free from dirt, oil & grease.

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