CompEx: Competency in Explosive AtmospheresCourse & Examination in Beaumont, Texas June 2014

CompEx Ex01-Ex04 Gas & Vapors • June 9 – 13, 2014 • Beaumont, TX • For anyone who conducts electrical installations within or inspection of hazardous areas

For more information or to register, contact us at icenter@intertek.com or 1-800-WORLDLAB (967-5352), or visit www.intertek.com/compex.

Safety for personnel, equipment and facilities is crucial for any workplace, and is mission critical when it comes to hazardous locations or explosive atmospheres. CompEx is the leading global program to address proficiency in these areas.

CompEx courses provide training and competency evaluation for all personnel who have responsibilities related to hazardous areas, such as oil & gas environments or other explosive atmospheres. The program covers skills and requirements for hazardous area equipment installation, maintenance and design.

Not available to join us in Beaumont? We have a mobile classroom set-up we can bring to your facility for customized training. Contact us at icenter@intertek.com or 1-800-WORLDLAB.

What is CompEx:CompEx is an internationally-recognized course and qualification for hazardous areas installation and inspection. It provides competence-based training and assessment for electrical and instrumentation technicians, as well as other personnel working in hazardous locations in both offshore and onshore industrial environments.

Through the use of modular training, CompEx instills confidence through hands-on learning and application, as well as a thorough testing and assessment process. Successful completion of a CompEx course can therefore lead to critically-important improved safety for personnel, equipment, and facilities.

CompEx Ex01-Ex04 – Gas & VaporsElectrical/instrumentation installation, maintenance & inspection

CompEx Ex01-04 is designed for those involved in the selection, installation and inspection of equipment. Installation Standard IEC 60079-14 requires an assessment of the operative’s practical skills, in addition to training on theory and application. Includes practical assessment and evaluation, such as the CompEx Scheme where trainees are expected to assemble equipment (e.g., glands) that will then be taken apart and examined by assessors.

This course consists of classroom-based theoretical and practical training (50%), and practical assessment and written evaluation (50%).

Course Details: Topic: CompEx Ex01-Ex04 - Gas & Vapors Dates: June 9 – 13, 2014 Details: Five Day course, starting daily at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast Location: Hilton Garden Inn / 3755 IH-10 / Beaumont, Texas Cost: $2400* – includes course & examination; breakfast & lunch provided Register: Contact us at icenter@intertek.com or 1-800-WORLDLAB Who Should Attend?: Anyone who conducts electrical installations within or inspection of hazardous areas – typically electricians, electronic technicians and instrument technicians. An electrical installation background is helpful but not required.

*Special Post-OTC (Offshore Technology Conference) Rate

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This course will be conducted by Wayne Mayo. Wayne is a technical training specialist at Intertek, and a leading global trainer for CompEx, with over 30 years of experience in the electrical industry. Wayne began his career with the U.S. Navy and served as a ship electrician, recruiter and supervisor. Wayne holds numerous certificates in electrical/electronic safety and control, and has been teaching hazardous area electrical safety for almost a decade, and has a leading role in the development of hazardous area training for North America. Recognized as a leading expert on the subject, Wayne provides both instruction and technical advice to various industries on the safe operation of areas with potentially explosive atmospheres. Wayne is also a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), U.S. National Committee of the IECEx and IECEx’s Working Group 12 for Personnel Competency.

For more information or to register, contact us at icenter@intertek.com or 1-800-WORLDLAB (967-5352), or visit www.intertek.com/compex.