What is the End User Awareness Course?
If your site operates motors, pumps, fans, generators or any other equipment in a hazardous area, the way that equipment is repaired is your legal and operational responsibility, not just your contractor's. This practical one-day course is designed for anyone responsible for Ex equipment on site, whether that means specifying repairs, managing contractors, reviewing documentation or signing equipment back into service. Based on the requirements of IEC 60079-19:2025, it gives end users a clear understanding of what the standard demands of them, what to expect from their repair contractor, and how to confidently manage the process from the moment equipment leaves site to the point it is signed back into service.
Who needs it?
Anyone with responsibility for Ex equipment on site — including maintenance engineers, electrical engineers, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) managers, facilities managers, procurement teams and anyone involved in the management or sign-off of Ex equipment repair. If Ex equipment is repaired on your watch, this course is for you.
Looking for hands-on repair training instead? The Ex Repair Course is for the technicians and engineers who carry out the work.
Why train with the AEMT?
Train to the standard: IEC BS EN 60079-19:2025
This course is built around the requirements of IEC 60079-19 for the repair, overhaul and reclamation of hazardous area equipment, with a clear focus on what this means for end users. Rather than teaching how to carry out repairs, the training ensures you understand how to manage, specify and verify them, giving you confidence that your equipment remains compliant and your responsibilities are met. Relevant parts of the wider 60079 series are referenced throughout to provide essential context.
Designed specifically for end users
This one-day course is tailored for those responsible for managing risk, compliance and contractor oversight, rather than performing repairs. It brings together practical guidance and real-world insight to help you make informed decisions, challenge non-compliance and work effectively with repair providers.
IECEx Recognised Training Provider (RTP)
As an IECEx Recognised Training Provider, our courses are aligned with IECEx Unit Ex 005. This ensures the content reflects internationally recognised competency requirements and supports organisations working with IECEx Certified Service Facilities.
Trusted industry expertise
Since 1984, we have delivered training across the UK, Middle East and South-East Asia. Our experience ensures the course is grounded in real operational and audit challenges faced by industry.
Ongoing technical support
For AEMT members, access to ongoing technical support means you are not on your own after the course. Whether reviewing repair documentation or managing contractors, expert guidance is available when you need it.
Questions and Answers
Who should attend?
This course is designed for anyone who operates, manages or takes responsibility for explosion-protected equipment at management or supervisory level. Specifically, it is aimed at:
Plant managers and engineering leads — those responsible for equipment lifecycle decisions, contractor appointments and site compliance.
Maintenance managers — the people managing day-to-day relationships with repair contractors and overseeing equipment going in and out of service.
HSE officers and safety managers — responsible for ensuring the site meets its legal and regulatory obligations, including those introduced or clarified by IEC 60079-19:2025.
Responsible Persons — anyone who has been named, or is likely to be named, as the individual accountable for explosion-protected equipment compliance at management level. This role is specifically referenced in the standard.
Procurement and supply chain managers — those involved in appointing or auditing repair contractors, particularly where contractor vetting documentation is part of their remit.
It is important to note what this course is not — it is not a technical course for the engineers and technicians carrying out Ex equipment repairs. It is built specifically for the people who own the equipment, manage the contractors, and sign everything off.
If your site operates in oil and gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, water treatment, mining or any other sector where flammable gases, vapours or dusts may be present, and you hold any of the roles above, this course is relevant to you.
What are the key learning points?
By the end of the day, delegates will have a clear and practical understanding of the following:
1. Whether this applies to you Many operators are uncertain whether their site and equipment fall within the scope of Ex 005 and IEC 60079-19:2025. The course removes that uncertainty — delegates leave knowing definitively where they stand.
2. What the 2025 revision of IEC 60079-19 means for operators The standard was updated in 2025 and the obligations it places on end users are now more explicit than in any previous edition. Delegates will understand what changed, why it matters, and what it means for their organisation in practical terms.
3. Your obligations as an end user The course makes clear that responsibility does not sit solely with the repair contractor. Delegates will understand what they are required to do before equipment leaves site, during the repair process, and when it is returned — and what documentation they need to maintain throughout.
4. The Responsible Person role Delegates will understand what this role requires, who should hold it, and what competence and accountability it demands at management level.
5. What to demand from your repair contractor This is one of the most practical elements of the day. Delegates will leave knowing exactly what certification, personnel competence, documentation and traceability to require — and how to recognise when a contractor is falling short.
6. How to review a repair record Knowing what a compliant repair record looks like — and being able to spot one that isn't — is a core skill the course delivers. Delegates will understand what must be present before equipment is signed back into service.
7. How to return equipment to service correctly The sign-off process carries real liability. Delegates will understand the inspection steps, documentation checks and sign-off procedure required to return Ex equipment to a hazardous area compliantly.
8. How to protect your organisation Across all of the above, the course builds the knowledge delegates need to reduce organisational risk, close compliance gaps, and stand behind their decisions with confidence.
Do you cover the installation, maintenance and inspection of Ex Equipment?
Do you cover the installation, maintenance and inspection of Ex equipment?
No — and that distinction is an important one.
The AEMT End User Awareness Course is focused specifically on the repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment, and more precisely on the end user's role and obligations within that process. It is not a technical course covering the installation, maintenance or inspection of Ex equipment in the field.
If you are looking for training that covers:
- Installation of Ex equipment — this falls under IEC 60079-14 and is addressed by separate, specialist programmes
- Inspection of Ex equipment in service — this is covered under IEC 60079-17, which has its own dedicated training pathway
- The repair and overhaul process itself — if you are a technician or engineer looking for hands-on Ex repair training rather than end user awareness, our AEMT Ex Repair Course covers the technical competencies required to carry out compliant repair and overhaul work. Contact us for details.
What this course does cover is what happens when your explosion-protected equipment needs to go away for repair or overhaul — who is responsible, what your obligations are as the operator, what to demand from your contractor, and how to manage the process and documentation correctly under IEC 60079-19:2025.
If you are unsure which course or combination of courses is right for your team, contact us and we will help you identify the appropriate training pathway for your site and your roles.
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Do you offer on site training?
Do you offer on-site training?
Yes. In addition to our open courses and online delivery, the AEMT End User Awareness Course is available as an in-house programme delivered directly at your facility.
On-site delivery is a popular choice for organisations that need to train a team rather than individual delegates, and it comes with a number of advantages:
Tailored to your site — the course content can be contextualised to your sector, your equipment types and your existing procedures, making the learning immediately relevant to your team's day-to-day responsibilities.
Cost effective for groups — if you have six or more people who need to attend, bringing the course to you is often more practical and cost efficient than sending delegates to an open course.
Minimum disruption — your team trains together on a date that suits your operational schedule, without the time and cost of travel.
Familiar environment — delivering training on site can make it easier to reference real equipment, existing documentation and actual contractor relationships, which often leads to richer discussion and more actionable outcomes.
On-site delivery requires a suitable training room and projector. We will handle everything else. All delegates receive an AEMT Certificate of Attendance on completion, exactly as they would on an open course.
To discuss on-site delivery for your team, get in touch and we will put together a proposal.
training@aemt.co.uk | +44 (0)1904 674 899 | theaemt.com
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Technical Innovation of the Year – Products
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Technical Innovation of the Year – Projects
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Industry Supplier of the Year
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Rising Star Award
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Our training and technical lead
Karl Metcalfe
Karl has worked in the electro-mechanical industry since 1987 and leads AEMT's training programme, as well as providing ongoing technical support to members. He trained as a time-served rewinder and fitter, and was the Responsible Person for signing off all Ex equipment at Kirkby Lindsey.
Karl leads AEMT’s Ex training programme, which includes the End User Awareness Course.
Book your place
The End User Awareness Course is a one-day course for the people who own Ex equipment, manage the contractors and sign the work off. Book your place on the next course.
If you or your team carry out Ex repairs, take a look at the Ex Repair Course instead.
