Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (ATEX and IECEx) (HSE-031) Training Course

Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (ATEX and IECEx)

In oil, gas, chemical and other industries, flammable gases, vapours and dusts create explosive atmospheres. Electrical equipment in these areas must be designed…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

7Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

In oil, gas, chemical and other industries, flammable gases, vapours and dusts create explosive atmospheres. Electrical equipment in these areas must be designed, installed, inspected and maintained to strict standards.

This LLMI course explains hazardous area classification, protection concepts, equipment marking and certification under ATEX and IECEx, selection and installation, inspection and maintenance, and management of hazardous area compliance. It is an awareness and management course, not a competency certification.

Participants learn to recognise compliance issues and manage hazardous area equipment effectively.

Course Objectives

Explain explosive atmospheres and ignition sources

Understand hazardous area classification

Describe equipment protection concepts

Interpret equipment marking and certification

Understand installation, inspection and maintenance requirements

Manage hazardous area compliance

Target Audience

Electrical and instrumentation engineers

Maintenance supervisors

HSE professionals

Project engineers

Inspectors

Operations managers

Course Methodology

Technical presentations

Classification exercises

Marking interpretation

Case studies

Group discussions

Course outline

1Day 1: Explosive Atmospheres

Fire and explosion basics
Gases, vapours and dusts
Ignition sources
Legal frameworks
Incident lessons
Case study: Explosion incident

2Day 2: Area Classification

Zones
Classification methods
Documentation
Gas groups and temperature classes
Dust areas
Workshop: Area classification

3Day 3: Protection Concepts

Flameproof
Increased safety
Intrinsic safety
Pressurisation and others
Selection
Exercise: Selecting equipment

4Day 4: Marking, Certification and Installation

ATEX and IECEx schemes
Equipment marking
Installation requirements
Cable glands
Documentation
Exercise: Reading markings

5Day 5: Inspection and Management

Inspection types
Maintenance and repair
Competence
Records
Audits
Capstone: Hazardous area management plan

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (ATEX and IECEx) course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (ATEX and IECEx) course?

The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in London. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in London, Istanbul, Paris, Kuala Lumpur, Rome, Munich, Amsterdam.

Can I take Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (ATEX and IECEx) online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (ATEX and IECEx)

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