Courses & Seminars

ETCI Training Courses

Course Description
This is a two-day foundation course designed by the Electro-Technical Council of Ireland (ETCI) to offer an appreciation and working knowledge of the principles, work practices, standards and legislation covering the area of potentially explosive atmospheres.

The course is based on and supported by the new ETCI ATEX Training Manual covering the installation and use of electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres. This Manual gives a detailed overview of the legislative and technical background for the use of this type of equipment. This Manual is ideally suited to supplement the current suite of ETCI publications and will form a useful reference source long after the course is completed.

Unlike other courses given in Ireland, the programme covers the Irish National approach to the design and installation of this type of equipment and is based on National Legislation and Rules developed by Irish Statutory Bodies and the Electro-Technical Council of Ireland.

The course covers the basic principles of the different type of protection including the principles of containment, separation, construction, and design used in apparatus construction giving the participants useful technical knowledge for future design of installations. The course will also cover installations and equipment inspection, testing and maintenance.

Course Objective
The objective of the course is to develop the skills of individuals and to consolidate the technical knowledge already acquired by persons working in this field; to enable the participants to appreciate the design of zone classification for hazardous areas and to raise the level of awareness of Irish and EU legislative requirements.

Target Attendees
New Irish regulations require that managers and staff exposed to hazardous areas must be effectively trained to safely operate in a hazardous working environment. The two day programme is aimed at personnel requiring a broad base of knowledge and skills for use within hazardous areas. The course is suitable for the development of engineers, technicians and craftsmen in the specification, installation, maintenance and safe operation of electrical equipment and machinery within hazardous areas. No previous specialist knowledge of hazardous area installations is required.

Course Tutors
Noel O'Riordan, Chairman of ETCI Technical Committee 6 is the Director of the course with tutors drawn from the membership of the committee. All tutors have worked in this field for many years and have participated in the development of International Standards, the Irish Installation Rules and Codes of Practice developed by ETCI.

Course Material
Each participant will be provided with:
ETCI ATEX Training Manual.
ET105: National Rules National Rules for Electrical Installations in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres.
ET202: Guide to the Selection of Electrical Apparatus for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres.
ET209: A Recommended Maintenance & Inspection Routine for Electrical Installations in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres.

Programme

For more information please contact
Orla O'Connor
Tel: 01 429 0088

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