As with many organisations, the AEMT took the action of postponing all of 2020’s Ex training courses until later in the year, when it is hoped the worst of the Coronavirus will be over. While it is still uncertain whether classroom placed learning will take place, online assessments could be made available so that engineers can still be certified to have been assessed by the AEMT to be able to repair Ex equipment to standard.
Updated dates for this year’s Ex Training courses have now been released. The course focuses on training electrical and mechanical technicians who service and repair motors, gearboxes, pumps and ancillary equipment from hazardous zoned areas. They are designed to ensure compliant and certified repairs are carried out. Further topics covered as part of the course include legal requirements, risk assessments along with health and safety considerations.
Courses are not just relevant to newcomers. Individuals must take a refresher course every three years to ensure companies remain compliant. The training course forms the basis of British and European BS EN 60079-19 and International IEC60079-19 standard for the repair, overhaul and reclamation of hazardous area equipment.
For those whose certificates expire this year, they are requested to book onto an upcoming course as soon as possible to secure an extension on their certificates.
Ex Training courses take place in England, Scotland, Bahrain, Dubai, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand throughout 2020. A number of the training locations are yet to be confirmed, so attendees are encouraged to check the AEMT Ex Training calendar for the latest details.
Scheduled course dates and locations for 2020:
August 10/11 Bahrain: Ex Theory Course Module 1
August 12/13 Bahrain: Ex Hands-on/Refresher Course Module 2R
September 01/02 York: Ex Refresher Module 3
September 07/08 Loughborough: Ex Theory Course Module 1
September 09/10 Loughborough: Hands-on Module 2
September 15/16 Loughborough: Ex Refresher Module 3
September 21/22 Kuala Lumpur: Ex Theory Course Module 1
September 23/24 Kuala Lumpur: Ex Hands-on/Refresher Module 2R
October 05/06 Indonesia: Ex Theory Course Module 1
October 07/08 Indonesia: Hands-on Refresher Module 2R
October 13/14 York: Ex Refresher Course Module 3
October 19/20 Bangkok: Thailand: Ex Theory Course Module 1
October 21/22 Bangkok: Thailand Hands-on Refresher Module 2R
November 02/03 Dubai: Ex Theory Course Module 1
November 04/05 Dubai: Hands-on Course Module 2R
November 10/11 York: Refresher Module 3
November 16/17 Aberdeen: Refresher Module 3
November 16/17 Aberdeen: Ex Theory Module 1
November 18/19 Aberdeen: Hands-on/Refresher Module 2
November 30/Dec 01 York: Ex Theory Course Module 1
December 02/03 York: Hands-on Course Module 2
December 08/09 York: Refresher Module 3
To learn more visit www.ex-repair.com