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EPIT Launches Free E-Learning with CompEx Training

EPIT Launches Free E-Learning with CompEx Training

PRESS RELEASE

EPIT Group (EPIT), a leading provider of electrical and hazardous area training in Aberdeen, is launching free access to e-learning programmes for all CompEx delegates from 15 October 2025. The modules, previously offered at a 50% discount, are now included in the course price at no additional cost.

The e-learning content has been recently updated to reflect the latest standards, ensuring delegates receive the most current information before attending their courses.

From 15 October, all delegates will receive complimentary two-week access to essential e-learning modules before their course begins:

CompEx Ex01–Ex04 candidates receive access to Explosion Protection Awareness – Electrical

CompEx RPP candidates receive access to both Explosion Protection Awareness – Electrical and Ex Equipment Selection

Enhanced Learning Experience

These online modules help delegates:

  • Strengthen their technical understanding before attending training
  • Gain confidence in key explosion protection principles
  • Arrive better prepared and maximize hands-on learning time

Get more value from their time in the classroom and workshop

“We’re committed to giving our delegates every advantage when it comes to competence in hazardous areas. Delegates who complete the e-learning before their CompEx course achieve a pass rate of over 95%, and they consistently tell us it gives them a real head start on what can be challenging material. By including these updated modules at no extra cost, we’re ensuring everyone has access to the preparation that drives success. Better preparation means better learning outcomes, and ultimately, safer working practices” said Martin Constable, Operations Manager at EPIT.

How to Access

  1. Book your CompEx Ex01–Ex04 or RPP course at epitgroup.com/courses
  2. Receive your e-learning login two weeks before your start date
  3. Begin learning online, free of charge

Booking Form - ECS Health and Safety Assessment

Please complete the form below and a member of our admin team will contact you regarding available dates.

Terms & Conditions
  • You are agreeing to pay all fees and expenses associated with the selected course.
  • Payment is required before commencement of the course.
  • The course fee includes refreshments, lunch and course material.
  • Failure to attend without prior cancellation will result in the loss of the fee.
  • Results will not be issued until payment has been received.
Cancellation Charges
  • 15 working days or less prior to the course start date, 100% cancellation charge will apply.
  • 16-20 working days prior to the course start date, 50% cancellation charge will apply.
  • 21-25 working days prior to the course start date, 25% cancellation charge will apply.

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CompEx Entry Requirements Guidance

Gases & Vapours (EX01 – Ex04)

Electrical / Instrument Craftpersons & Engineers Install, Inspect & Maintain: Gas & Vapours

Header Column #1
IndustriesPrincipal to all Ex environments, with direct application in hazardous vapour and gas environments.
Entry Qualifications
Guidance
Level 3, ECS Gold Card, National Diploma or equivalent. Disipline:
  • Electrotechnical
  • Instrumentation
Subject to knowledge, skill and experience candidates may benefit from Ex F+
Entry Knowledge - Expected
  • Knows the relevant legislative, regulatory, local requirements
  • Understands procedures for safe working practice and systems of work in an industrial setting
  • Can read and interpret relevant engineering drawings, related specifications, quality standards and equipment manuals
  • Understands the hierarchy of responsibilities in relation to reporting and decision-making
Entry Skills - Expected
  • Practical skills in engineering assembly of a complexity consistent with that of a level 3 craftsperson
  • Can apply safe working practices including safe isolation to meet the requirements of statutory and non-statutory regulations
  • Can safely install, inspect, test, commission, diagnose and correct faults in electrical plant, instrumentation, associated cabling, cabling supports and equipment
  • Can select, gland & terminate industrial type cables to a suitable component and associated cable tray in line with details on the appropriate specification
  • Can interpret manufacturers documentation for correct installation,maintenance and inspection
Job Roles
Aspiring to or operating in
  • Installation or Maintenance Electrician
  • Electrical or Instrument Technician
  • Engineers
Entry Experience
Guidance
  • 2 + years' experience operating in a site / industrial environment
  • Installing, inspecting, testing and/or maintaining equipment in an industrial setting
Entry Knowledge - Desirable
  • Understands the need for and methods of achieving safe working practice in gas and vapour Ex environments
  • Has basic practical, theoretical and technological knowledge and understanding of gas and vapour Ex environments
  • Has a basic understanding of the requirements, materials and equipment considerations, in relation to working in gas and vapour Ex environments
Entry Skills - Desirable
  • Can select and install a variety of Ex certified cables glands and terminate conductors into equipment
  • Can understand the principles of electrical protection concepts including selection, installation and maintenance
  • Understands intrinsically safe concept of protection and installation including the importance of documentation
  • Can inspect new and existing equipment in accordance with appropriate inspection techniques relevant to the different grades of inspection

CompEx Entry Requirements Guidance

Gases & Vapours (EX01 – Ex04)

Electrical / Instrument Craftpersons & Engineers Install, Inspect & Maintain: Gas & Vapours

Header Column #1
IndustriesPrincipal to all Ex environments, with direct application in hazardous vapour and gas environments.
Entry Qualifications
Guidance
Level 3, ECS Gold Card, National Diploma or equivalent. Disipline:
  • Electrotechnical
  • Instrumentation
Subject to knowledge, skill and experience candidates may benefit from Ex F+
Entry Knowledge - Expected
  • Knows the relevant legislative, regulatory, local requirements
  • Understands procedures for safe working practice and systems of work in an industrial setting
  • Can read and interpret relevant engineering drawings, related specifications, quality standards and equipment manuals
  • Understands the hierarchy of responsibilities in relation to reporting and decision-making
Entry Skills - Expected
  • Practical skills in engineering assembly of a complexity consistent with that of a level 3 craftsperson
  • Can apply safe working practices including safe isolation to meet the requirements of statutory and non-statutory regulations
  • Can safely install, inspect, test, commission, diagnose and correct faults in electrical plant, instrumentation, associated cabling, cabling supports and equipment
  • Can select, gland & terminate industrial type cables to a suitable component and associated cable tray in line with details on the appropriate specification
  • Can interpret manufacturers documentation for correct installation,maintenance and inspection
Job Roles
Aspiring to or operating in
  • Installation or Maintenance Electrician
  • Electrical or Instrument Technician
  • Engineers
Entry Experience
Guidance
  • 2 + years' experience operating in a site / industrial environment
  • Installing, inspecting, testing and/or maintaining equipment in an industrial setting
Entry Knowledge - Desirable
  • Understands the need for and methods of achieving safe working practice in gas and vapour Ex environments
  • Has basic practical, theoretical and technological knowledge and understanding of gas and vapour Ex environments
  • Has a basic understanding of the requirements, materials and equipment considerations, in relation to working in gas and vapour Ex environments
Entry Skills - Desirable
  • Can select and install a variety of Ex certified cables glands and terminate conductors into equipment
  • Can understand the principles of electrical protection concepts including selection, installation and maintenance
  • Understands intrinsically safe concept of protection and installation including the importance of documentation
  • Can inspect new and existing equipment in accordance with appropriate inspection techniques relevant to the different grades of inspection