IECEx Personnel Competence Scheme




The IECEx Certification of Personnel Competence Scheme is the world’s first international scheme for the certification of personnel associated with equipment, installations and servicing used by Ex industries.

This newly launched scheme provides companies with independent proof that a person holding an IECEx Certificate of Personnel Competence has the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the International Ex Standards. This can be especially important for contracting staff.

To obtain an IECEx Certificate of Personnel Competence, a candidate prepares an application form and submits it to Sira, an approved IECEx Certification Body. An assessment of qualifications and experience will be conducted, followed by a knowledge test.  Candidates who successfully meet the certification criteria will be awarded an IECEx Certificate of Personnel Competence. Regular re-assessment ensures that the certified person maintains their competencies.

IECEx Certificates of Personnel Competence, together with those for certified equipment, service facilities and conformity mark licenses  are available for public view on the IECEx website.

As with all IECEx Certificates, certification is valid across international borders. You can find further information about the IECEx System and its Schemes, as well as rules, operational manuals and procedures at www.iecex.com

The IECEx Personnel Competence Scheme is currently under final development and includes 10 Units used to establish a person’s level of competence when working in Ex industries.

The Units are as follows:

Ex001 Apply basic principles of protection in explosive atmospheres
Ex002 Perform classification of hazardous areas
Ex003 Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems
Ex004 Maintain equipment in explosive atmospheres
Ex005 Overhaul and repair of explosion-protected equipment
Ex006 Test electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres
Ex007 Perform visual & close inspection of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres
Ex008 Perform detailed inspection of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres
Ex009 Design electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres
Ex010 Perform audit inspection of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres

A full description of the IECEx Scheme for Certification of Personnel Competence for Explosive Atmospheres can be found at www.iecex.com Candidates should familiarise themselves with the following publications:

IECEx 05 - Rules of Procedure

IECEx 05A - Guidance and instructions for applicants

IECEx OD 502 - Application for an IECEx Certificate of Personnel Competencies (CoPC), documentation and information requirements

IECEx OD 503 - ExCB Procedures for issuing and maintaining IECEx Certificates of Personnel Competencies

IECEx OD 504 - Specification for Units of Competency Assessment Outcomes

If you would like more information about the IECEx personnel certified persons scheme, and Sira's involvement it in, please contact Sira on Tel: +44 (0) 1322 520 500 or email: info@siracertification.com