CompEx Training Merseyside — Chemical Industry Electricians
If you're an electrician or instrument technician based in Merseyside preparing for your CompEx assessment, EX Academy's online platform gives you full access to preparation materials from anywhere — no travel, no fixed course dates, no rigid schedule.
Why Merseyside Has High CompEx Demand
Merseyside is home to the Prax Stanlow oil refinery at Ellesmere Port and a range of chemical manufacturing facilities in the Mersey estuary area. The Stanlow refinery is one of the UK's major refining centres and requires CompEx-certified electricians for all hazardous area electrical work. The wider Merseyside chemical industry includes pharmaceutical, food, and specialty chemical manufacturing sites.
Which CompEx Units Do You Need?
Most electricians in Merseyside working in the Merseyside chemical and refinery industry require:
- Ex01 and Ex03 — Installation and inspection for IIA/IIB gas areas
- Ex02 and Ex04 — Required for sites with IIC gas group areas (hydrogen, LNG)
EX Academy is a fully online platform — no need to travel to a classroom. Study during evenings, offshore rotations, or at weekends. Your progress is saved automatically and you can access all 15 inspection simulations, 15 selection scenarios, and 1,185+ practice questions from any device.
What the CompEx Assessment Covers
The CompEx written assessment tests your knowledge of the IEC 60079 series — zone classification, protection types, deficiency classification, equipment selection, and inspection grades. The practical assessment tests your ability to apply this knowledge to real equipment. EX Academy prepares you for both.
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