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

Ex 010

Ex 010 focuses on "Performing audit inspections of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres." This unit covers the competencies needed to perform audits on electrical installations to determine compliance with relevant hazardous area standards. This includes verifying design and certification documentation (verification file), performing safety inspections based on standards and reporting audit results.

Ex 010 covers the following topics:

• Reviewing verification files to verify that all required documentation is in place and meets explosion protection aspects.
• Work safely within hazardous areas, by complying with all relevant safety standards and procedures.
• Conducting audits based on applicable standards to ensure electrical installations are properly designed, installed and maintained.
• Documenting audit findings in a manner that meets requirements, and clearly establishes the safety status of the facility.
• Taking appropriate actions based on audit findings to address any non-compliance or risks.

Preliminary training

To take the exam Ex 010, it is a requirement that you also have the knowledge of unit 001 and have passed that exam (attestation), or take it at the same time as unit 010.

Exam Ex 010

You have passed the exam when you have obtained at least 75% of the number of points:

• Theory: multiple-choice and open-ended questions, within the available time of 60 minutes.
• Practical exam: interview on site work (time available is up to 4 hours).

Cost of an IECEx Ex 010 exam.

The Ex 010 theoretical exam in English costs €230 (excl. VAT).
The Ex 010 theoretical exam in Dutch costs € 245,- (excl. VAT).

The cost for participation in the Ex 010 practical exam is €485 (excluding VAT).

If there are multiple candidates, contact the Royal PBNA to discuss group exam options.

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Applying CoPC

After successful completion of the Ex 010 exam, you can apply for a 5-year IECEx CoPC. In addition to passing the Ex 005 exam, there are a few more requirements for applying for the CoPC:

Attestation Ex 001

If you want to apply for a personal certificate that includes unit Ex 010, it is necessary that you have also obtained the attestation of unit Ex 001. Ex 001 is about applying the basic principles of safety in explosive atmospheres.

Technical background

For the Ex 010 exam, you have to show that you have sufficient technical training. To do this, we ask you to send us documents such as certificates from training institutes and professional qualifications.

Practical Experience

You must demonstrate at least 3 years of experience in general electrical installations or inspections, as well as at least 2 years of practical experience in inspections of electrical installations in hazardous areas.

Proficiency in this competency area is assessed concurrently with, or after competency area:

• Ex 001 - Applying the basic principles of safety in explosive atmospheres.
• Ex 008 - Performing detailed inspections of electrical installations in or related to explosive atmospheres
• Ex 009 - Design of electrical installations in or related to explosive atmospheres

Scope limitations.

Scope restrictions will clearly demonstrate that the areas of competency apply to both those performing the work and those responsible. Restrictions on the scope of explosive protection techniques, a group or voltage strength, are applicable to unit 010. Any scope limitations will be included in the application according to OD 502 (it can be found among the downloads at the bottom of this page).

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