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CompEx Ex14 Responsible Person Course

COURSE OVERVIEW

The CompEx Ex14 Responsible Person course at iSkills is a specialist, industry-recognised training programme designed for managers and supervisors with strict legal obligations in hazardous area (HA) management. Managing assets in potentially explosive atmospheres demands a meticulous approach to compliance, risk management, and team oversight.

This course specifically targets professionals responsible for managing asset registers, scheduling industrial inspections, determining inspection types and frequencies, verifying team competency, reviewing inspection results, and executing corrective strategies to ensure plant safety. Aligned to IEC 60079-14, IEC 60079-17, and IEC 60079-19, it provides the authoritative framework needed to manage hazardous area inspection programmes with confidence and compliance.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to: 

  • Regulatory Compliance: Interpret legal requirements and apply relevant international standards for hazardous area management
  • Standard Implementation: Apply the specific mandates of IEC 60079-14 (Annex A) and IEC 60079-17 (Annex B)
  • Explosion Protection Principles: Understand ignition sources, explosion dynamics, and protective technical methodologies
  • Inspection & Remedial Strategy: Develop qualitative analysis for periodic inspections, optimise schedules, and prioritize critical remedial actions
  • Team Competency & Repair Oversight: Evaluate competency criteria for field personnel and apply IEC 60079-19 requirements for equipment repair and reclamation
  • Safe Working Procedures: Enforce zero-harm workplace safety protocols within explosive atmosphere environments

WHO SHOULD JOIN?

This advanced-level programed is designed for personnel holding technical management and statutory compliance responsibilities, including:

  • Responsible Persons (RPs) and Asset Managers overseeing installations in explosive atmosphere environments
  • Maintenance Managers and Electrical Engineers who design, schedule, or audit hazardous area inspection regimes
  • HSE Directors and Technical Supervisors responsible for validation, compliance, and competency tracking of electrical teams
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COURSE METHODOLOGY

iSkills delivers the CompEx Ex14 course through a structured approach that bridges technical standards with real-world managerial application:

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Expert Classroom Instruction

In-depth, interactive analysis of IEC 60079 standard regulations, led by CompEx-accredited practitioners with extensive hazardous area industry experience.

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Case Study-Driven Learning

Practical exercises focusing on asset register maintenance, inspection scheduling, and data-driven prioritization of remedial actions — directly applicable to candidates’ management responsibilities.

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Rigorous Examination

Formal assessment includes two comprehensive multiple-choice examinations verifying both theoretical knowledge and practical implementation capabilities.

COURSE DURATION

5 Days — In-Person

Intensive instructional modules covering IEC 60079 standards, inspection management, and compliance frameworks, concluding with formal examinations on the final day.

CompEx Certification

  • CompEx Certificate of Competence — Ex14 (Responsible Person) Internationally recognized under the CompEx certification framework ,Awarded upon successful completion of both multiple-choice examinations

PRE-REQUISITES:

To qualify for the CompEx Ex14 certification pathway, candidates must provide one of the following:

  • Proof of a formal electrical or instrument qualification
  • An official employer letter verifying equivalent years of practical experience, with a clear reference and breakdown of existing technical duties
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