Hazardous Location Equipment Certifications

Manufacturers, Project Engineers, Compliance Engineer, Certification Engineer, and Electrical Designers.

The following are the topics that will be covered in the training.

• The Need for Certification
• How to start
• Which certificate(s) is/are best for you
• The Role of Standards
• Certification and legislative authorities globally
• Certification systems:
  • European (ATEX) System
  • International – IECEx System
  • North America
  • UKCA
• Comparing certifications
• Potentially frustrating aspects of certification
• Minimizing the obstacles to certification
• Documentation and technical files for certification
• Scheduled drawings VS related drawings
• Benefit of applying for multiple certifications at the same time
• Content of a Declaration of Conformity

Questions and answers

Self-Administered Test: Terms, Definitions, Interpretations and Concepts; Case Study

This is a half-day overview course designed for persons who work in some capacity on equipment to be used in a hazardous location anywhere in the world (“Ex equipment”). This course provides an overview of the global certifications for such equipment. We will first discuss the need for certifications and the legislative requirements. We will then introduce the main four certifications used globally: IECEx, ATEX, North American and the UKCA Certification for hazardous location products. We will compare them, explore the benefits of multiple certificates, and will leave participants with practical advice about how to minimize the obstacles related to their achievement.

This is a foundation course that covers every step of the certification process. It prepares participants to achieve certifications with the least amount of time and effort.

Instructor-led training in a virtual classroom. This means the course is Live Online. Participants will learn through online teaching. Lectures, case studies, group exercises, discussions, problem solving, examples with explanation, assignments and/or quizzes happen in the virtual classroom training. Delivery provides a blend of theoretical knowledge and activities that involve real-life examples of theory at work in the hazardous location (HazLoc) industry. Case studies will be used to encourage application-oriented thinking. Participants need to connect to the class from any internet accessible location. Each module is delivered live using webinar technology, creating a virtual classroom learning environment. Live sessions provide you with direct access to the trainer so you can ask questions, understand complex concepts and share ideas with peers. Webcam and microphone are REQUIRED to interact with the instructor and/or other participants.

The course content and structure are designed by the domain experts from TÜV SÜD.

With immense experience and knowledge in the relevant standards, our team of product specialists and technical experts at TÜV SÜD, developed the course content based on current business landscape and market requirements.

A self-administered test that tests theoretical knowledge as well as the ability to apply it to case scenarios.

TÜV SÜD is a leading provider of training and certification in hazardous locations (HazLoc) safety and compliance. Its programs are widely recognized in the United States and internationally. The experts at TÜV SÜD Academy possess in-depth knowledge of global standards such as IECEx, ATEX, and North American requirements, and are committed to delivering practical, application-focused training. Professionals responsible for equipment and systems in explosive atmospheres play a critical role in ensuring operational safety and compliance, and their competence is essential for the safe and efficient functioning of industrial facilities.