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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...
Hello Guys.please,
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...
Hi all been trying to find help I’ve failed my compex exam twice now and have one go left
They don’t tell me what section failing on all I know is it 60 questions and don’t tell you how many you need to pass I have asked for print out what questions got wrong ect but don’t seem to like to give...
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...
I'm doing my Compex 7 and 8 soon and was wondering if anyone had any notes on the theory and practical before I go later this month.
Thanks in advance.
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 all,
I have booked a date for my compex & I am looking to source material I can use to revise to help me pass.
Any relevant material will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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...
Compex training has resumed at centre 051 Scunthorpe, located at HETA training facility. There is reduced candidate capacity due to the lockdown social distancing guidance. July 2020 five day compex and three day compex refresher training courses are fully booked. There is availability in...
Hi all,
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 I have recently taken my compex course and failed on Ex01.. they reported back I used the wrong crimps.. I am presuming the EX01 are all the same.. red crimps for lighting and switches and black crimps for the JB’s does this sound correct.. thanks Also when picking zones to place equipment in...
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
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