Hi folks,
Ok my background, Sparkie to trade, back on the tools about 5 years and worked on a few Oil & Gas rigs / skids on shore.
Been advised a few times to go for my Compex to have that edge over those without, for future jobs, and now considering it.
I've looked online but can't find any...
Hi I'm going back to Hota in Hull to resist my I.S installation, I failed on a major and very little else that's all I know, was wondering if anyone could share any pointers or tips on what to look out for on the I.S installation , hoping to get my compex qualification after this resit any help...
Compex Ex01 - 04 refresher notes
Hello guys
I've got my compex refresher this week and was wonder if anyone has any notes or advice for me ?
ive been reading the toolbox book for a few days and I feel quite confident on that but i know things can change on the day in test conditions
I know that on new installs the glands used on Exe joint boxes must be certified Exe or Exe/Exd glands.
My question is on existing Ex installations prior to 2007 was it permitted to use a CW gland swa gland on armoured cables?
cheers
Hi guys ,
my company have recently paid for me to go on a CompEx coarse so that I can complete electrical works in potentially explosive locations. As always I would like to get a heads up and get as much information on the coarse as possible before I attend. I would like to know if any of you...
Hi guys,
im im new to the forum and just wanted some advice on what the best training route to go down was. I have just completed my NVQ level 3 (marine fitting bias) and will in September be starting my HNC in electric and electronic principals.
My aim is at some point in the future to join...
Hi all am new to the electrician forum
Would any one be able to tell me what Cable Glands are used in the Practical Exam,do they use standard kits as well as the Hawke ones.or is it just the Hawke kit's being used in the Practical..
Thanks
Steven.
HI all this is my first posting on the forum
I am booked up to do my Compex Course unit EX01-EX04 I have heard it is a very difficult Course with the number like only a quarter of people in the class passing.I was looking for anybody on here who has any advice or material to read up on in...
Hi all
Just completed the CompEx course in Hull, found it very challenging. Even the guys who already worked in the offshore/petrochemical industry found it a challange. Has anyone completed the course? If so did you find it difficult? Has anyone any idea about pass rates etc? A few people...
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New to this site, I'm doing my Compex course in the next few weeks and after as much info as I can get!! If anyone knows of any sites or links to do a mock theory test or any good books/notes for revision, I'm currently reading the ATEX Explained but as I say after as much info/help as...
Hi all,
i live in the north east now but I am originally from Yorkshire, I do not know nor if I am honest cared much about the onshore/offshore work. However things have changed and many opportunity s have now arisen for newbies. It has come to light I need to complete my compex to progress in...
this has probably been asked many a time so i apologise if this is the case. Just wanted thoughts and opinions on whether you can get onto a rig without compex. doing stuff like running cables tray work etc then company might put you through course.Or is it better to do compex or try get a job...
Hello all,
I am new to all of this, signed up today due to lack of work in the areas im trying to break into. As an apprentice I served my time at a company called industrial electrical services. In this time I carried out mainly heavy industrial installations. After leaving college, I paid...
Hi everyone, I am looking to take the compEx course and have heard all the various rumours some training centres are better than others, this place lets you do the exam open book, this place doesn't etc etc. I am between going to ASET in Aberdeen or down to NETA in Billingham. Has anyone done...
Hi, has anyone got any tips on the compex course? Ive heard a bit of prior reading is essential and even then, its still pretty tricky.. All I can find on here is a course summary but wondered if anyone had any course notes? Thanks
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