EPIT, a recognised leader in hazardous area industry training, is pleased to announce the launch of its latest course: IECEx Equipment Certification Guidance.
This course is specifically designed to provide crucial insights into the current requirements for IECEx certification of both electrical and non-electrical equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the IECEx certification process, including the role of the IECEx Certification Body (Ex CB), the construction of product documentation packages, and how to prepare equipment for certification and labelling in compliance with standards.
"The launch of our IECEx Equipment Certification Guidance course is a significant step in ensuring that professionals working in hazardous areas are fully equipped with the knowledge and skills to meet international standards. At EPIT, we recognise the critical importance of compliance in explosive atmospheres, and this course is designed to provide practical, hands-on training that will help companies streamline the certification process, reduce costs, and maintain the highest safety standards,"
said Martin Constable, Operations Director of EPIT Group.
Course Highlights:
- Overview of products within the IECEx certification scope
- Understanding zones of use, equipment groups, and equipment protection levels
- In-depth exploration of IECEx Operational Documents
- The roles of Certification Bodies (Ex CB) and Test Laboratories (Ex TL)
- Guidance on Test Reports (Ex TR)
- Key quality assurance and quality assessment elements, including Quality Assessment Reports (QAR)
- Unit verification certification and the importance of ignition risk assessment and reporting
- Overview of applicable international standards
- A practical exercise on building a structured product documentation package
- Hands-on IECEx certification project
This course is designed to meet the needs of industry professionals who are involved in manufacturing, certifying, or working with hazardous area equipment, offering them practical experience in handling IECEx certification projects.
For more information about the course and to register, visit https://www.epitgroup.com/ or contact our training team at info@epitgroup.com.
About EPIT
EPIT is a leading provider of specialist training for hazardous area industries, delivering high-quality, practical training solutions to help professionals ensure safety, compliance, and technical excellence in hazardous environments.