Good afternoon all,
I have a question for those who are CompEx and SIL aware - I have various Ex ia systems installed around site, my manager is feeling pressure from HSE to change everything to SIL 2 rated equipment. Realistically, ia equipment could be considered SIL 3/4 (or at least certainly...
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What is the meaning of this Statement on Compex Ex01-Ex04 Certificate got in july 2024? "This certificate does not and should not be used to infer or as verification of underpinning occupational qualifications”.
my company wants to know if the owner of this certificat is...
Good evening, I was wondering if anybody out there has any experience working as a compex electrician please?
I’m 35 and have been an electrician for about 5 years now after deciding to retrain later on in life. I mainly have just domestic electrical experience but am seeking a new path within...
when are serrated washers required. Someones told me that only metal painted surfaces require them although I’ve always put them on all metal surfaces.
It’s with regards hawke PL612 Exe junction boxes - the box doesn’t have the dimples on the earth continuity plate and the gland isn’t long...
Hi all, ive found myself in a bit of a desperate situation here.
I sat my compex 10 months ago and failed sections 01 and 04. I was meant to resit them a month from today but turns out I'm going to have to work away a week today. Anyway, the only date i could get for my resit is 4 days away...
Hi all, I have a CompEx 01 re-sit this week. I have passed the full course once before and I have received no feedback as to why I have failed the unit this time around, which is very frustrating. I have been through the installation repeatedly and I have a couple of questions:
1. Is a...
Hi, I am looking to do my CompEx course and i heard its lot to take in for 5 days so i want to prepare myself for it. Does anyone have notes or material for CompEX 01 -04. Thanks
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I am doing my Compex refresher in a few weeks and my mate has just completed it but was given the attached slide and obviously was on the understanding this is the correct gland that needed to be chosen an Exe non armoured, but the lecturer told him this is incorrect and he should have chosen...
Hi. I’m new to the Forum and not sure I’m in the right place to ask this. I’m an instrument tech who is doing my second resit for EX04 inspection after passing the other module parts of the compex. I’m looking for any advice on getting through this, it’s not that I don’t know the theory but I...
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A question for Compex electricians relating to certification of electrical installation works in a hazardous area (EX01-EX04). We are in the final stages of qualifications with a resit of an exam but have started a job where we will use another company for final certification due to...
Hi every one,
I am qualified 18th edition electrician and I have recently attended CompEx 01-04 course and waiting for my results to turn up in few weeks.
Im planning to do offshore survival courses in next few weeks wich are:
OPITO Combined BOSIET
OPITO MIST
OPITO Compressed Air - Emergency...
Hi every one!
I’m looking in doing CompEx 01-04 at the end of October.
What will be the best training centre to go for?
Is there one around London? I’ve heard there was one in Basildon but can’t find any contact information to book it.
Thanks
Hi all,
I am due to start the compex ex 01 - 04 at the end of June. From hearing back about a number of people who have failed the course it sounds like a tough, tricky course indeed. If you have any notes at hand to help with the course it would be great. Thanks. John
Hi, I am doing my CompEx Ex01-04 in May without much on site industrial experience (mainly commercial). Just wondering if there is anybody out here who has done this and can offer any advice, tips or possible revision materials in order to get through it first time. Thanks in advance
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Recently done the 2019 Compex , the Velcro equipment board is an online assessment now with drop down menus and I failed the Ex01 part of this, is there anyone who can clarify the following for my knowledge please
Exd equipment can be used in zone 1 and 2 also
If I have a cable 3m long...
Hi, if anyone requires advice with regard to the Compex training and Compex refresher training courses, I am here to help. (Compex Training instructor / Assessor).
hi, recently sat my compex in Aberdeen and since found out that i had failed the multi choice exam, getting this email.
Unfortunately you were unsuccessful in the Ex03 & Ex04 units of the Multi-choice exam– see attached fail sheet.
It was much harder than I anticipated and am now worried about...
Hi guys,
I’m doing my CompEx this week and in all honesty I’m bricking it. I have literally zero experience or knowledge regarding it.
Any tips?
Please and thank you.
Hi Guys, new to this site, so bare with me...I’m looking for some course handouts and/practice questions/drawings for the COMPEX modules 1-5. Taking it in September, so would like a bit of practice beforehand. My site is very low risk so there is very limited scope for me to practice on here...
Hi Guys, new to this site, so bare with me...I’m looking for some course handouts and/practice questions/drawings for the COMPEX modules 1-5. Taking it in September, so would like a bit of practice beforehand. My site is very low risk so there is very limited scope for me to practice anything...
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