Course catalogue

This course is designed to provide electrical professionals with the essential foundational knowledge required for working in explosive atmospheres (Ex areas), in accordance with applicable Norwegian and international requirements.

The course is structured according to EX-KOMP:2021 and covers the key standards, regulations, and practical skills needed to work safely and in compliance within Ex areas.

1. Standards Framework – International and National Ex Standards

2. Regulatory Requirements

3. Course Content – Competence Requirements According to EX-KOMP:2021

The course provides the necessary foundational knowledge for working according to FEK and EX-KOMP and can be included as documented training in the company’s competence matrix.

This course is made for personnel who organize or perform: planning, installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex equipment.

The course gives an introduction and repetition in different subjects treated in the IEC 60079 Standard (NEK EN 60079).

The course duration is 5 hours and is valid for 5 years

The course can also be taken as a refresher course for Ex maintenance

Themes:

• Fundamental Ex philosophy, refresher

• Preparing and installing electrical equipment in hazardous areas

• Inspection and maintenance of electrical equipment in Ex areas

• Understand what maintenance tasks can be done locally, and what must be performed by an authorized workshop

• Give candidates for CompEx certification a solid background for the theoretical assessment

À l'issue de ce cours, vous devriez pouvoir:

•  Expliquer l'importance de la prévention des déversements

•  Identifier les sources de déversements potentielles

•  Décrire les impacts environnementaux potentiels associés aux déversements

•  Décrire les contrôles réglementaires associés à la prévention et à l'intervention en cas de déversement

•  Expliquer l'objectif des plans d'urgence en cas de pollution par hydrocarbures (PUPH)

•  Identifier les actions à prendre et les exigences en matière de signalement en cas de déversement, et

•  Décrire les actions quotidiennes que tout le personnel peut prendre pour empêcher des déversements mineurs

STCW training programme for courses approved by the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA).

The programme has three elements:

• This eLearning module (ETC: 90 minutes)
• Practical training onboard (ETC: 20 hours)
• Final exam (ETC: 60 minutes)

Please read the Evaluation Procedure before starting.

Please note: Do not print or store the checklist as hard copies. It is subject to review and may be updated at any time. Use the checklist in the Onboard Exercises Module, otherwise your submission may be rejected.

Who is the course for?
Personnel who require an insight into Norwegian maritime rules and regulations.

Is previous experience required?
No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?
An introduction to Norwegian maritime rules and regulations, including Norway’s influence on the global maritime industry.

How will the course benefit my company?
Helps ensure staff awareness of the NMA, relevant maritime rules and regulations, and related legislation.

What standards are referenced in the course?

• International Safety Management (ISM) Code
• Freedom of Information Act
• Norwegian International Ship Register Act
• Ship Labour Act
• Ship Safety and Security Act
• Norwegian Maritime Act
• SOLAS
• COLREGS
• MARPOL
• ISPS Code
• Norwegian Maritime Code
• Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)
• Equality and Anti-discrimination Act
• Accommodation of Crews Convention
• Principles of Safe Manning
• STCW
• Norwegian Regulations

Is there an assessment?
The exam includes questions on the theory in the eLearning and the activities completed during the onboard assessment. Complete both before attempting the exam.

Certificate:
On completion, a certificate is issued by the Norwegian Maritime Authority. The Norwegian Maritime Authority charge an additional fee to issue the formal STCW Certificate.

Kurset er for utførende personell som har arbeid som kan påvirke sikkerheten for elektriske anlegg ved bruk av mulige tennkilder

Kurset er i hht EN IEC 60079-14, NEK 420, Petroleumsloven, ATEX- Direktivet.