ATEX for Electricians
ATEX for Electricians is a vital investment for any electrician who wants to work safely and legally in potentially explosive environments. This course provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent explosions and protect yourself and others from harm.
Upon passing the final exam, you will receive a course certificate valid for 5 years.
ATEX is an abbreviation of the French term "Atmosphères Explosibles" (Explosive Atmospheres) and refers to two EU directives designed to protect people and property from explosions in potentially explosive environments.
As an electrician, you may be required to work in hazardous (EX) environments, making it essential to have the knowledge and skills needed to perform your work safely. ATEX training is a crucial investment for electricians who want to work safely and legally in potentially explosive environments. This course provides the expertise necessary to prevent explosions and protect yourself and others from harm.
ATEX for Electricians is an online course that allows you to pause and resume at your convenience, enabling you to fit the training into your schedule. The course is video-based, illustrating scenarios and events rather than relying solely on text. This approach makes the training accessible regardless of reading habits, reading and writing difficulties, or if Swedish is your second language.
Target
After completing the course, you will have gained the essential knowledge required to recognize risks in explosive environments. You will also be able to interpret documentation and understand which types of electrical installations and equipment are suitable for use in EX environments. This ensures you can carry out installations, inspections, and maintenance safely.
Target group
Electricians and other personnel performing electrical work in potentially explosive environments.
Subjects covered in the course
Gain fundamental knowledge of:
- Flammable substances
- Ignition sources – the five most common types
- Zone classifications
- Precautions before entering an explosive area
- Marking of Ex equipment and how to interpret it
- Marking of Ex equipment – additional EU requirements
- Safety measures – ensuring equipment is safe to use
- Work permits
- Selection of cables and connectors
- Grounding systems in explosive areas
- Selection of motors for explosive areas
- Inspection and maintenance
Regulations
The course is based on the IEC 60079 series (product standards):
- IEC 60079-0
- IEC 60079-10
- IEC 60079-14
- IEC 60079-17
- EN 1127-1
Competence
Basic knowledge of electricity and the tasks performed by electricians.
Technical information
System requirements
This course can be run on a computer, tablet and smart phone. For handheld devices we recommend a stable Wi-fi connection. Flash is not required for this course.
Course manual
No, this course does not include a course manual.
Have any questions?
We understand the critical role that proper training plays in ensuring a safe working environment and it is our commitment to continue delivering the most effective training in electrical safety.
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