Prerequisite Knowledge for IECEx CoPC Units

Unit Ex 000
Basic knowledge and awareness to enter a site that includes a classified hazardous area

Typically this unit would be used in relation to any job function that may be performed in or associated with hazardous area and does not require any prerequisites.

Unit Ex 001
Principles of protection in explosive atmospheres knowledge

There is no minimum level of technical education applicable for this Unit.

Unit Ex 002
Perform classification of hazardous areas

Competence in this unit requires a degree, diploma or equivalent in a technical subject.

The area classification should be carried out by those who understand the relevance and significance of properties of flammable materials and those who are familiar with the process and the equipment along with safety, electrical, mechanical, and other qualified engineering personnel.

Competence in this unit shall be assessed either concurrently with or after Unit Ex 001 – Principles of Protection in explosive atmospheres.

Unit Ex 003
Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems

The applicant shall have the level of technical education (or equivalent) attained, relevant to the application, through documents such as college certificates and vocational Certifications etc.

For an operative a minimum 3 years’ experience in industrial electrical installation practice.

For a responsible person a minimum 3 years’ experience in Ex industrial electrical installation practice relevant to the scope of the unit of competence being applied for taking into account the scope limitations.

Competence in this unit shall be assessed either concurrently with or after Unit Ex 001 – Principles of protection in explosive atmospheres.

Unit Ex 004
Maintain equipment in explosive atmospheres

The applicant shall have the level of technical education (or equivalent) attained, relevant to the application, through documents such as college certificates and trade credentials etc.

For an operative a minimum 3 years’ experience in industrial maintenance practice.

For a responsible person a minimum 3 years’ experience in Ex maintenance practice relevant to the scope of the unit of competence being applied for taking into account the scope limitations

Competence in this unit shall be assessed either concurrently with or after Unit Ex 001 – Principles of protection in explosive atmospheres.

Unit Ex 005
Overhaul and repair of explosion-protected equipment

The applicant shall have the level of technical education (or equivalent) attained, relevant to the application, through documents such as college certificates and trade credentials etc.

For an operative a minimum 3 years’ experience in the overhaul and repair of general electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment relevant to the scope of the unit of competence being applied for taking into account the scope limitations.

For a responsible person a minimum 3 years’ experience in the servicing of Ex electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment relevant to the scope of the unit of competence being applied for taking into account the scope limitations.

Unit Ex 006
Test electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres

The applicant shall have the level of technical education (or equivalent) attained, relevant A minimum 3 years’ experience in industrial electrical installation practice is required.

A minimum 3 years’ experience in industrial electrical installation practice is required.

Competence in this unit shall be assessed either concurrently with or after Unit Ex 001

Unit Ex 007
Perform visual and close inspection of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres

The applicant shall have the level of technical education (or equivalent) attained, relevant to the application, through documents such as college certificates and trade credentials etc

For an operative a minimum 3 years’ experience in industrial electrical installation practice.

For a responsible person a minimum 3 years’ experience in Ex electrical installation practice relevant to the scope of the unit of competence being applied for taking into account the scope limitations.

Competence in this unit shall be assessed either concurrently with or after Unit Ex 001

Unit Ex 008
Perform detailed inspection of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres

The applicant shall have the level of technical education (or equivalent) attained, relevant to the application, through documents such as college certificates and trade credentials etc.

For an operative a minimum 3 years’ experience in general electrical installation practice.

For a responsible person a minimum 3 years’ experience in hazardous area installation practice.

Competence in this unit shall be assessed either concurrently with or after Unit Ex 001

Unit Ex 009
Design electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres

The applicant shall have the level of technical education (or equivalent) attained, relevant to the application, through documents such as degree, diploma and college certificates, etc.

A minimum 3 years’ experience in general electrical installation design or supervised hazardous area installation design.

Competence in this unit shall be assessed either concurrently with or after Unit Ex 001 – Principles of protection in explosive atmospheres knowledge

Unit Ex 010
Perform audit inspection of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres

The applicant shall have the level of technical education (or equivalent) attained, relevant to the application, through documents such as degree, diploma, college certificates, trade credentials, etc.

A minimum 3 years’ experience in general electrical installation or inspection practice, a minimum of 2 years’ experience in hazardous area electrical installation inspection practice.

Competence in this unit shall be assessed either concurrently with or after Units Ex 002, Ex 008 and Ex 009.

Unit Ex 011
Basic knowledge of the safety of hydrogen systems

Typically this unit would be used in relation to any job function that may be performed in or associated with hazardous areas containing a hydrogen technology based risk and does not specify any prerequisites.