3t Training Services has been awarded a licence to run the CompEx course, an internationally accredited qualification which trains electrical workers and engineers to work in potentially explosive atmospheres.
The licence has been granted by CompEx Certification Limited, the CompEx Certification Body.
Endorsed by the Health and Safety Executive, the 5-day course is a pre-requisite for electrical workers and engineers looking to work offshore or in industries where gases and other highly combustible materials may be present. These include places like distilleries, flour mills, sugar mills, paint spraying and woodworking plants or fuel forecourts. It is also an essential qualification for employers who need to comply with legislation around explosive environments (such as the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations and European Directive, ATEX) by demonstrating the competency of their workers.
The CompEx Ex01-04 Gas and Vapour course covers a wide range of practical and theoretical subjects from area classification to identifying ignition sources and legislation to detailed protection methods in line with the IEC 60079 Standard Parts 14 & 17. It is the latest addition to 3t Training Services extensive portfolio, which includes more than 60 competency and industry-specific courses, approved by the world’s leading trade and standard setting bodies.
To help achieve CompEx approval, 3t Training Services has invested heavily in a new bespoke electrical training and assessment facility, which includes dedicated teaching areas and specially equipped practical assessment booths. These enable candidates to learn and practice the highest industry standards and latest techniques using specialist equipment in a controlled environment and successful candidates are certificated as core competent to work safely in explosive atmospheres allowing employers to meet their obligations under DSEAR regarding ensuring the competency of their staff and contractors.
The new facility is part of a wider investment programme, which will see a new £2.4million offshore survival centre with world-class restaurant opening at the 3t training village in the spring, along with a new on site hotel facility coming soon.
Martin Jones CompEx Certification Limited CompEx Operation Manager said: “We are extremely impressed with 3t’s professionalism and approach. Their North Shields centre meets the very high standards we demand from a CompEx licenced facility and 3t has also implemented a training management system which ensures consistency and quality for the delegate experience. CompEx Certification Limited is delighted to add 3t to our list of licensed CompEx Centres around the world.”
Paul Stonebanks, managing director of AIS, said: “This new course is excellent news for electricians or engineers looking for a job offshore. The sector is currently experiencing massive skills shortages and numerous lucrative job opportunities exist for skilled personnel such as electricians.
“We’re now one of only a handful of centres across the globe to be able to offer all the training and competency testing needed to help electrical personnel and engineers pursue a new offshore career or simply enhance their existing one.
“We’ve invested heavily in fantastic world-class facilities and an exceptional course portfolio to create a unique training village of 11 bespoke centres and 130,000 square feet, which truly is a ‘one-stop-shop’ for training and competency testing in the offshore sector. From emergency fire training to rigging and lifting, rope access and blaster painter qualifications we provide realistic and world-class instruction in any skill needed offshore.”
3t Training Services is an award-winning manufacturer and service provider to the global offshore, wind energy and industrial sectors. It has six divisions: technical insulation and fire protection products, training services, facilities management, business efficiency related software, online sales and manpower services and works with blue-chip clients from around the world.
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Further details regarding the CompEx Scheme can be found at www.compex.org.uk
