The
IECEx Certificate of Personnel Competence Scheme, or
IECEx CoPC Scheme, is an international certification scheme that enables a common approach for the assessment of persons for their ability to apply the relevant Ex Standards used within the
IECEx System, in accordance with international Standard ISO/IEC 17024.
The
IECEx Certificate of Personnel Competence Scheme provides the international Ex industries with a qualification system that is transportable across borders.
The following is a list of the IECEx Units of Competence accepted for use in the
IECEx Certification of Personnel Competence Scheme:
Unit Ex 000 – Basic knowledge and awareness to enter a site that includes a classified hazardous area
Unit Ex 001 – Apply basic principles of protection in explosive atmospheres
Unit Ex 002 – Perform classification of hazardous areas
Unit Ex 003 – Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems
Unit Ex 004 – Maintain equipment in explosive atmospheres
Unit Ex 005 – Overhaul and repair of explosion-protected equipment
Unit Ex 006 – Test electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres
Unit Ex 007 – Perform visual and close inspection of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres
Unit Ex 008 – Perform detailed inspection of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres
Unit Ex 009 – Design electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres
Unit Ex 010 – Perform audit inspection of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres
Applying for personnel certification
Ex personnel can apply to ExCBs in the United States for personnel competency certification. The current U.S. ExCB approved to provide this service is:
IECEx Recognised Training Provider Program (RTPP)
IECEx Recognised Training Providers (RTPs) can offer training that covers topics including the selection, design, inspection, installation, maintenance, repair, overhaul and reclamation of explosion protected equipment. This training can support efforts
by personnel in pursuing personnel competency certification.
Ex personnel can apply to RTPs in the United States for this training. The current Members of the USNC/IECEx committee that are recognized to provide this service are:
Note: it is not a requirement that an RTP have a legal relationship with an IECEx CoPC Scheme ExCB, however such relationships often exist.
More information
Further information is available from the USNC/IECEx Secretary via the coordinates shown below…