CompEx Mechanical
(Ex11)

Course Information

8:00 AM -5:00 PM.

Sabrina Balanggung
+65 92378012
enquiry@atts-asia.com 

Applicants should possess the assumed skills and knowledge as outlined in the competency standards as follows:

  • Must have good standards of both written and verbal English.
  • Possess mechanical qualification from the vocation schools that enable us to determine the mechanical competency.
  • Possess Employment certification (Clearly indicate the mechanical work experience in the recent years)

Application procedure
All applications are to be submitted (with full documentation) via email (enquiry@atts-asia.com) at least 7 working days prior to course commencing date. Successful applicants will receive the course confirmation and payment advisory email. Registration is only confirmed upon full payment of course fees.

This course is to determine the core competency of mechanical personnel. The training programme and syllabus cover the selection, assembly and routines associated with mechanical equipment for use in hazardous areas. This will meet the competency requirements for ISO 80079 Part 36 & 37 for operatives working with mechanical equipment. The course consists of a single unit, which incorporates elements from the CompEx Foundation qualification (ExF) to include fundamentals in hazardous awareness and Ex principles.

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 and directives.

Certification
Candidates who are successful in both the theory and practical assessments will receive a CompEx Certificate in Core Competence by CompEx Certification Limited (CCL) valid for 5 years.

This qualification is suitable for practicing mechanical operatives who are involved in installing, inspecting and maintaining non-electrical (mechanical) equipment in locations where gases, vapours and/or dusts can potentially create a hazardous area.

  • Hazardous areas overview
  • Ignition sources of gas and dust
  • Introduction to Area classification
  • Categories, EPLs & Marking / labelling
  • Equipment for use in hazardous areas
  • Repairs & Modifications
  • Requirements for ATEX and IECEx non-electrical equipment and assemblies
  • Basic Mechanical Standards (BS EN 13463 part 1, 5 & 6) (ISO 80079-36,37)
  • Bearings, seal, spares, coupling, lubrication etc
  • Safety issues during overhaul
  • Commissioning / decommissioning
  • Inspection and maintenance – Torque tools & bolting procedure
  • Selection and use of gaskets, flanges, bolts and pipe integrity

Course duration
2 days

Assessment
Assessment is undertaken using both practical assessments and an online examination.
Theoretical: 60MCQ
Practical: visual inspection, measurement and selection of appropriate tools Assembly and blanking of the flange with the selection of the correct part Pressure test of the flange connection Safe disassembly of a flange joint.