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The CompEx Level 1 Award: Ex Awareness is designed to introduce you to the essential knowledge required to work safely in environments where explosive atmospheres may exist. Whether you’re new to the industry or supporting hazardous area operations, this awareness-level course helps you understand the risks and safety principles that keep people and workplaces protected. This course is designed for anyone who may enter, work in, or support operations in hazardous areas, even if they are not performing electrical work. It does not involve practical assessments, making it ideal for raising general awareness across a wide range of roles.
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This course is designed for anyone who enters, supports, or interacts with hazardous areas, even if they’re not directly involved in electrical or technical work.
By building a strong understanding of key hazards, safety principles, and compliance requirements, this course helps create a safer, more informed workforce.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Duration
Guided Learning Hours – ½ day
Delivery
Theory only, no practical assessments.
Key Learning Objectives
Candidates that successfully complete the Ex Awareness Qualification will be able to –
Recognise how to identify a hazardous area.
Understand how to work safely in hazardous areas.
Recognise correct behaviours required to participate in a safety conscious culture.
Qualification details
Candidates who achieve a minimum pass mark of 70% in the multiple-choice assessment will be awarded the CompEx Level 1 Certificate in Ex Awareness. The certificate is valid for a period of five years.
This award serves as an introduction for further CompEx modules such as Ex Foundation or Foundation Plus.
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