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CompEx Training Teesside — Petrochemical and Chemical Electricians

EX Academy Knowledge Base · IEC 60079 · CompEx Preparation · 2025

If you're an electrician or instrument technician based in Teesside 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 Teesside Has High CompEx Demand

Teesside is home to one of the UK's largest concentrations of chemical and petrochemical facilities — including the Wilton complex, Seal Sands, and surrounding industrial estates. Sites operated by major companies including SABIC, Venator, Huntsman, and others require CompEx-certified electricians for installation and maintenance of hazardous area equipment. The Teesside industrial area also includes hydrogen production, refinery operations, and gas processing — requiring Ex02/Ex04 for IIC areas.

Which CompEx Units Do You Need?

Most electricians in Teesside working in the Teesside petrochemical and chemical 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)
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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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