Ex Awareness Award (ExA) CompEx Level 1
This introductory course provides essential awareness for anyone working in or around explosive atmospheres, common in sectors like oil and gas, chemical processing, manufacturing, and utilities. Whether you’re entering a site, supporting logistics, or working near hazardous zones, this course equips you with the knowledge to stay safe and compliant.
The goal
By the end of this course, participants will be able to identify hazardous areas, work safely in explosive atmospheres and demonstrate behaviours that support a safety-concious culture. This course is your first step toward a safer workplace—and a stronger safety culture.
The target group
This course is ideal for anyone entering or supporting operations in potentially explosive environments, non-technical personnel such as drivers, administrators, or support staff, and new starters or those seeking a safety-focused refresher.
The topics covered
- The risk of fire and explosion
- Risks associated with hazardous areas where there is gas or dust in suspension
- Sources of ignition
- Risks and consequences
- Preventing accidents and dangerous incidents
- Working methods
- Using the correct tools
- Safety measures
- Examples of accidents and incidents
- Portable electrical equipment (handheld, portable and transportable)
- Final assessment
Before attending the course
Final Assessment
To receive the CompEx certificate, you will be required to pass the assessment in the course with a score of 70% or higher. Instructions will be given to you in the course on where to register on the CompEx website to receive your CompEx ULN. Once you have your ULN, you should send this to Trainor, who will then send the CompEx certificate to you. The CompEx certificate will be valid for 5 years.
Technical information
System requirements
This course can be completed on a computer, tablet, or smartphone – whenever and wherever it suits you. To ensure the best possible experience, we recommend using an up-to-date web browser (such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, or Firefox) and a stable internet connection with a minimum speed of 5 Mbps. If you are using a mobile network, a 4G connection or higher is recommended.
Course manual
No, a course manual is not included for this course.
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