ATEX Training

MIBEX provides practical, tailor-made in-company training on explosion safety, ATEX and IECEx. Our training courses are adapted to the participants' activities, installations and level of knowledge.

Whether for manufacturers, machine builders, installers, maintenance personnel or operators, the focus is always on practical application. Using real-life examples and technical case studies, we translate the requirements of standards and regulations into practical knowledge.

Tailor-Made ATEX In-Company Training

Rather than offering standard courses, we develop training programmes that meet the specific needs of your company and employees. Together, we determine the relevant subjects and the required level of detail.

MIBEX works with experienced, specialised trainers who combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Wherever possible, equipment, drawings and real-life situations from your own company are used during the training.

Courses can range from a short ATEX awareness session to comprehensive technical training for designers, installers, maintenance personnel or inspectors.

Who Are Our Training Courses For?

MIBEX provides a wide range of ATEX training courses, including:

ATEX Awareness: basic explosion safety knowledge for operators, managers and employees working in potentially explosive atmospheres.
ATEX for Manufacturers: product requirements, types of protection, technical documentation, CE marking and certification.
ATEX for Machine Builders: explosion-safe design of machinery and mechanical equipment, including Ignition Hazard Assessments.
ATEX for Panel Builders: design, component selection and technical documentation for explosion-protected control panels and assemblies.
ATEX for Installers and Maintenance Personnel: selection, installation, inspection and maintenance of explosion-protected equipment.
ATEX for Inspectors: inspection methods, types of protection and assessment of Ex installations.

Possible Training Topics

Depending on the target audience, training courses may cover:

Fundamentals of explosion safety, ATEX and IECEx.
Gas and dust explosion hazards, hazardous area classification and ATEX marking.
Types of protection for electrical and non-electrical equipment.
ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX 114), CE marking and conformity assessment.
Ignition Hazard Assessments according to EN ISO 80079-36/-37.
Explosion-safe design and technical documentation.
Selection and installation of Ex equipment according to EN IEC 60079-14.
Inspection and maintenance according to EN IEC 60079-17.
Repair and overhaul according to EN IEC 60079-19.
Recent developments in ATEX and IECEx standards.

Specialised ATEX Training for Manufacturers

MIBEX also offers specialised training courses for manufacturers and machine builders:

The content and duration of these courses are tailored to the equipment, activities and existing knowledge of the participants.

IECEx 05 and Competence Assessment

Our training courses can be aligned with relevant Units of Competence under the IECEx 05 Scheme for Certification of Personnel Competence.

A knowledge test may be included at the end of the training. Obtaining an official IECEx Certificate of Personnel Competence (CoPC), however, requires a separate competence assessment by an authorised IECEx Certification Body (ExCB).

Practical Knowledge for Everyday Use

Our training courses focus on the practical application of standards and requirements. Where relevant, we also use the ATEX Folding Booklet developed by MIBEX.

This booklet includes a graphical overview of important installation requirements according to EN IEC 60079-14 and serves as a useful reference for everyday practice.

Interested in ATEX or IECEx Training?

Would you like to improve your employees' knowledge of explosion safety? We would be pleased to discuss your requirements and develop a suitable in-company training programme.

Please contact us to discuss the possibilities for your organisation.