The course covers a competence need in area classification and technical safety, for which there are currently few open courses in Norway. It provides a comprehensive understanding of work and design in hazardous areas. The goal is to give the participants an increased understanding of safe design, risk-reducing measures and regulatory requirements related to work in and design of hazardous areas.
The course provides a practical and theoretical introduction to how hazardous areas are identified, assessed and classified in line with IEC and ATEX regulations. Participants gain insight into the release of flammable gases and liquids, ventilation conditions and zone categorization, and how these factors affect the classification of hazardous areas.The course further provides a basic understanding of area classification according to IEC and EN 60079-10-1 as well as relevant industry standards. including definition of gases and flammable liquids, selection of Ex equipment and identification of ignition sources in non-electrical equipment.
What you will learn on the course
- Basic theory of flammable dusts, gases and liquids
- Presentation of ATEX 99/92 EC
- Presentation of IEC 60079-10-1 / IEC 60079-10-2: Methodology for area classification, flammable substance emissions, ventilation (or air movement) and dilution, zone and zone extent, as well as documentation
- Other relevant industry standards
- Example of area classification: Practical examples from industry and offshore showing the application of theory in practice
Practical information
- Course Approval: The course satisfies the authorities' requirements for competence and ends with a test. After completing the course, participants receive a course certificate. The course also provides a basis for further certification through the Certification Body under the IECEx 05 Scheme for Certification of Personnel Competence (IECEx CoPC).
- Course place and time: The course day begins at 09.00 and ends at 16.30. The course will be held physically, in central Oslo. You will be sent an address in advance of the course.
- Cancellation: If you cancel one of our professional courses or conferences after the registration deadline, a fee of 20 percent of the course or conference price will be charged. In case of cancellation later than three working days before the event, or in case of no-show, the full course fee will be invoiced. To unsubscribe from a course, send an email to
