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  • Duration: 1 Day
  • Cost: $800 USD

In the Hazardous Locations (HazLoc) Fundamentals course, participants will gain an understanding of applicable legislations, equipment requirements, and processes related to hazardous areas. Specifically, this course will cover a wide range of topics, including global schemes, properties of flammable materials, area classification, equipment protection concepts, equipment marking, and an exploration of the certification process for different markets, among other key topics.

Upon completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Note: Please note that this training course is currently only conducted in English.

Learning Objectives
After taking this course, participants will obtain a better understanding of the following areas:

General Understanding of IECEx Schemes:

  • Certification of Personnel Competence (CoPC)
  • Certified Equipment Scheme
  • Certified Service Facility Scheme
  • Conformity Mark Scheme

Properties of Flammable Materials:

  • General understanding of flammable and explosive materials

Grouping, Temperature Class & Ingress Protection:

  • General understanding of apparatus groups, temperature class, and ingress protection

Area Classification Overview:

  • General understanding of different Zones (Zone 0 to 2, 20 to 22) and Divisions (DIV 1 & 2)

Equipment Protection Concepts:

  • Explanation of basic protection concepts, preventative measures, containment energy limitation, avoidance of ignition sources, and exclusion, etc.

Equipment Marking:

  • Overview of equipment and component marking requirements
      • The Certification Process & International Equipment Certification:

      • Explore how the IECEx, ATEX, UKCA, and North American schemes differ

      North American Certification Systems:

      • North America – Accreditations
      • The North American Codes
      • North America – Certification Standards (HAZLOC & ORDLOC)
      • Certification Procedure: North America
      • Certificate of Compliance
      • Supplement to Certificate of Compliance
      • CSA Certification Marks
      • Example of NA Markings

      ATEX 2014-34 EU Directive:

      • Basic information regarding ATEX Directive: Information for manufacturers

      UKCA:

      • Basic information regarding UKCA: Information for manufacturers

      Quality:

      • Basic information about QAR, QAN, and IFE

      Negotiating the certification minefield:

      • Minimizing the obstacles to ATEX, IECEx, and North American certification

      UKCA and ATEX Self Declaration

      • Information about self-declaration

      Ideal Target Audience
      While this course is available for everyone, we believe organizations and professionals who are new to the HazLoc industry would find the most value from this course.

      Instructor Information
      Andrew Redeker, a Certified Electronics Technologist at CSA Group, brings over three decades of expertise to his role. His career journey within the organization has been marked by significant milestones. Starting as a lab technician in 1991, Andrew transitioned to a certifier by 1993, specializing in certifying products within the Hazardous Locations (HazLoc) group. In 2001, he assumed the role of a Certification Specialist, focusing on validating the safety and compliance of Hazloc products. From 2018 onwards, Andrew took on mentoring responsibilities for Hazloc certifiers and conducted meticulous reviews of projects within the Operations and Engineering Support group (OESG). Currently, Andrew contributes to external customer training within the Technical Training and Support (TTS) group, leveraging his wealth of experience to enhance customers’ knowledge and compliance efforts.

      Goutam Das, a Certification Specialist at CSA Group, has over 15 years of experience in assessing and testing electrical and electronic equipment intended for use in HazLoc environments. He has extensive knowledge of cCSAus, UKEx, ATEX, IECEx, and other HazLoc approvals for gas and dust atmospheres. In addition to providing technical reviews, Goutam mentors CSA Group certifiers and educates customers on the requirements of applicable standards. He also has a master’s degree in technology.

      The Benefit of Our Training
      • Expert Instructors: Our experienced trainers bring real-world knowledge and industry-leading insights to the classroom. They have a deep understanding of testing and certification at CSA Group and work with world-class manufacturers.
      • Gain Confidence: Our training will equip your team with greater confidence in navigating applicable requirements, helping you demonstrate compliance and achieve certification.
      • Private or Public: For organizations with 10 or more participants, we can administer private training courses — allowing your team to ask questions and receive guidance tailored to your business. For organizations with less than 10 participants, we recommend our public courses. Our public courses have been designed by our industry experts to help your team understand a range of complex HazLoc-related topics.
      • Hands-On Learning: Engage in practical exercises, case studies, and simulations to reinforce your understanding.
      • Certification: Earn a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of each course.

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