Certified training Ism-ATEX
Online and In-Company
Ism-ATEX is an ATEX skills certification framework that covers the training obligations under the UNE 60079-17, which is mandatory according to the complementary technical instruction ITC-BT-029 of the Low Voltage Regulation, establishing 2 application levels based on the type of work carried out by those to be certified:
Level 1. Technicians responsible for inspection and maintenance – electrical and mechanical, of ATEX equipment and installations.
Level 2. Managers or personnel with an executive function (heads of safety, maintenance, engineering, OHS, etc.).
| Course Type | Duration | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1E - 1 RE | 2 days | 24-25 / 01 | 12-13 / 09 | MORE INFO |
| 1 EM - 1 REM | 3 days | 7-8-9 / 02 | 3-4-5 / 10 | MORE INFO |
| 2 E | 4 days | 14-15-16-17 / 03 | 24-25-26-27 / 10 | MORE INFO |
| R2E | 2 days | 11-12 / 04 | 7-8 / 11 | MORE INFO |
| R2EM | 3 days | 9-10-11 / 05 | 21-22-23 / 11 | MORE INFO |
| 2 EM (Presencial Madrid) |
4 days | 23-24-25-26 / 05 | MORE INFO | |
| 2 EM (Presencial Cádiz) |
4 days | 13-14-15-16 / 06 | MORE INFO | |
| Webinar | 26 / 01 | MORE INFO | ||
* The information in the table is only for Online Courses.
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COURSES Ism-ATEX LEVEL 1
The Ism.ATEX Level 1 (E/M) training is aimed at personnel working under the responsibility of an Authorised Person: fitters, machinists, maintenance operators, etc.
Level 1 training includes three possible courses: Electrical Option, Non-Electrical Option, and Electrical and Non-Electrical Option.
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TOPICS
Theoretical part
- Overview of the standardised electrical protection methods and the standards for the implementation and maintenance of electrical installations in potentially explosive atmospheres
- Equipment marking
- ATEX operating regulations
- Ism-ATEX Level 1-E evaluation test
Practical part
- Examples of practical cases
- Assembly of cable glands on conventional cable and armoured cable according to requirements (tightening torque, etc.)
- Wiring in the Ex ‘e’ junction box
- Understanding an ATEX zone plan
ONLINE. Induction: 2 days I Refresher: 2 days
IN-PERSON. Induction: 10.5h I Refresher: 10.5h
TOPICS
- Overview of the standardised non-electrical protection methods and the maintenance rules for non-electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres
- Equipment marking
- ATEX operating instructions
- Ism-ATEX Level 1-M evaluation test
ONLINE. Induction: 1.5 days I Refresher: 1.5 days
IN-PERSON. Induction: 7h I Refresher: 7h
TOPICS
Theoretical part
- Overview of the standardised electrical protection methods for the implementation and maintenance of electrical installations in explosive atmospheres
- Overview of the standardised non-electrical protection methods and the maintenance principles applicable to non-electrical equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres
- Equipment marking
- ATEX operating instructions
Practical part
- Equipment inspection and bulletin completion
- Assembly of cable glands on conventional cable and armoured cable according to requirements (tightening torque, etc.)
- Wiring in the Ex ‘e’ junction box
- Reading an ATEX zone plan (adapting equipment to the zones)
- Ism-ATEX level 1-E_M evaluation test
ONLINE. Induction: 2.5 days I Refresher: 2.5 days
IN-PERSON. Induction: 14h I Refresher: 14h
COURSES Ism-ATEX LEVEL 2
The Ism.ATEX level 2 training (E/M) is aimed at personnel operating as Responsible: maintenance supervisors, plant/shift managers, prevention and/or safety managers, team leaders, etc.
Level 2 training includes three possible courses: Electrical Option, Non-Electrical Option, and Electrical and Non-Electrical Option.
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TOPICS
Content
- Introduction to gas and dust explosions
- Standard applicable to ATEX equipment users (ATEX Directive 1999/92EC)
- Standard applicable to equipment and protective systems intended for use in explosive atmospheres (Directive 2014/34/EU)
- General principles of zone classification (gas and dust)
- Standardised electrical protection methods
- Rules for the design/engineering, implementation and maintenance of electrical installations in explosive atmospheres
- Marking and types of certificates
- ATEX operating instructions
- Implementation of the Ism-ATEX certification reference system
- Ism- ATEX level 2-E evaluation test
ONLINE. Induction: 4 days I Refresher: 2 days
IN-PERSON. Induction: 21h I Refresher: 7h
TOPICS
Content
- Introduction to gas and dust explosions.
- Standard applicable to ATEX equipment users (Directive 1999/92/EC)
- Standard applicable to equipment and systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (Directive 2014/34/EU)
- General principles of zone classification (gas and dust)
- Standardised non-electrical protection methods
- Marking and types of certificates
- Maintenance instructions for non-electrical equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres
- Best practices for operations on elementary units in mechanics (bearings, packings, etc.)
- ATEX operating instructions
- Implementation of the Ism-ATEX certification reference system
- Ism-ATEX level 2-M evaluation test
ONLINE. Induction: 4 days I Refresher: 1.5 days
IN-PERSON. Induction: 21h I Refresher: 7h
TOPICS
Content
- Introduction to gas and dust explosions.
- Standard applicable to ATEX equipment users (Directive 1999/92/EC)
- Standard applicable to equipment and systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (Directive 2014/34/EU)
- General principles of zone classification (gas and dust)
- Standardised electrical protection methods
- Rules for the design/engineering, implementation and maintenance of electrical installations in explosive atmospheres
- Standardised non-electrical protection methods
- Maintenance instructions for non-electrical equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres
- Best practices for operations on elementary units in mechanics (bearings, packings, etc.)
- Marking and types of certificates
- ATEX operating instructions
- Implementation of the Ism-ATEX certification reference system
- Ism-ATEX level 2-E_M evaluation test
ONLINE. Induction: Please consult I Refresher: 2.5 days
IN-PERSON. Induction: 28h I Refresher: 7h
Our Team of Trainers Ism-ATEX
Iñigo Marañón
Miguel Artázcoz
Ism-ATEX LEVEL 3 E/M trainer
Aurelio de Vera
Ism-ATEX LEVEL 3 E/M trainer