Ex 010 - Performing audit inspections of electrical installations in or related to explosive atmospheres

Scope:

This unit of competency covers the explosion protection aspects for carrying out an audit of an electrical installation. This requires the expertise to verify that a plant complies with the relevant hazardous area standards for that plant and includes verification of system and certification documentation (verification file), maintenance, overhaul and repair, work safety, standards-based inspection and reporting of audit results.

Pre-university education: 

The applicant must have a level of technical education (or equivalent) relevant to the application, with documents such as a degree, diploma, certificates from training institutes, professional qualifications, etc.

Minimum of 3 years' practical experience in general electrical installations or inspections, at least
2 years' practical experience in hazardous area electrical installations inspections.

Competence in this area of competence is awarded concurrently with or subsequent to area of competence: Ex 001 - Applying the basic principles of safety in explosive atmospheres; 

Ex 008 - Carrying out detailed inspections of electrical installations in or related to explosive atmospheres, and the;
009 - Design of electrical installations in or related to explosive atmospheres reviewed

Limitations of the scope:

Restrictions on scope will clearly show that the competence areas apply to both the people doing the work and the people in charge. Restriction of scope of a group ia applicable to unit 010. Any limitations on scope shall be included in the application as per OD 502.

Exam:

You have passed the examination if you have obtained at least 75% of the points

  • Theory: multiple choice and open questions and an available time of 60 min.
  • Practical test: interview about work on location (time available max 4 hours)

Apply for CoPC:

After successful completion of the Ex 010 exam (theory and practice), the candidate can apply for a 5-year IECEx CoPC.

Cost of an IECEx Ex 010 exam: 

The cost of participating in the Ex 010 theory exam is € 195,- (excl. VAT).
If there are several candidates, please contact the Royal PBNA to discuss the possibilities.

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