ATEX Awareness e-Learning (EX 000 English)

Target group

You work for or at a company with or related to explosion hazardous areas, but you are not exposed to this hazard on a daily basis. Yet you are obligated to be aware of risks, current legislation and other regulations related to explosion safety. This e-learning training program is best suitable for managers, teamleaders and professionals working in staff departments, but also professionals such as painters and welders.

Goal and structure

You follow this online training course anytime and anywhere you would like. This way you are in full-control of your agenda and study pace. After this training course you have a basic understanding of the nature of explosive hazards and hazardous areas. Furthermore, you have gained a basic understanding of OHS responsibilities and procedures. You are now ready for an optional exam that gives you, when passed, the best possible evidence of competence in regard to national Labour legislation and international IECEx 05 criteria. Our Ex-training courses comprise all relevant national, European (ATEX) and international (IEC) standards and legislation. We are the largest and most experienced educator on the level of IECEx 05 and may look back to over 40 years of experience.

Preliminary training

There are no prerequisites for this training course.

ROVC

This program is performed by ROVC. You will also be registered with ROVC and receive correspondence and materials from them.

Programme

The following topics will be covered in this training:

ATEX Awareness e-Learning (EX 000 English)

• The nature of explosive hazards and hazardous areas:
• Flammable materials and ignition sources
• Hazardous areas, zones and marking
• The basic understanding of explosion protection is achieved
• Occupational health and safety responsibilities:
• Responsibilities of persons entering hazardous areas
• The roles of the parties involved in the safety of hazardous areas

Certificate

After the training you receive the certificate of participation ‘ATEX Awareness (EX 000)’. You may decide to register for an exam. When you have passed this exam, you will receive the recognized certificate ‘ATEX-EX 000 EX Awareness’. If you wish to work abroad, then a personal IECEx 05 certificate enables you to demonstrate throughout the world that you possess the necessary knowledge and skills. The businesses that you want to work for must have accepted this certification scheme. Applications for a personal certificate can be made to DEKRA Certification. Your application must include the appropriate attest and an evidence file (documents in which your employer has recorded your professional experience).