Compex Units 01-04

[MEWCO]

I was advised to do the full 5 again too. As the refresher was harder due to the fact that you are expected to have worked in the COMPEX sector full time since the course. And are expected to still be fluent in it.

I don't think it was that hard. The problem lies that they have introduced these 'Work Orders' into the course approx. 2-3 months ago.

Everything else I was comfortable with and would have passed. But these work orders - 3 x 6 maintenance work orders to and, just 30 minutes to complete one block of six. Its absolute criminal. Its like trying to rush a permit through in just FIVE MINUTES and think of all the hazards and method in that time too.

JTL need to have good look at themselves here. As I said above, I have held CompEX until mid-Ninety's and work regularly offshore. So if I am struggling, God help those trying to venture into this field.

 

[Clive P]

Hi,

Started doing mine in the late 80's and I've always done the full course every 5 years. Newcastle mostly ( lovely place ).

Regards.

 

[Johnuk]

my mate said he did not do the refresher he just done the course again

 

[Spark 1985]

HI all this is my posting

I have got my Compex Course booked for next week just looing for sum information on the Course unit EX01-EX04 and if any one has any advice on the Practical side,and any Course notes they could help me out with and Email to me would be much appreciated..

Thanks all

Steven

 

[pepparz]

on the practical side when making off the individually screened 6 pair cable dont cut the screens off like my mate did and only realised his mistake when it came to IRing the cable

 

[pepparz]

View attachment ExtronicsWallchart_160708.pdf
also this might help unless your already familiar with it

 

[LeeH]

View attachment 23685
also this might help unless your already familiar with it

 

[pepparz]

http://www.extronics.com/extronics/documents/ExtronicsWallchart_160708.pdf
this any better?

 

[Spark 1985]

on the practical side when making off the individually screened 6 pair cable dont cut the screens off like my mate did and only realised his mistake when it came to IRing the cable

Hi thanks for this pointer earlier on today just looking through what I have to do and taking notes for the practical, I came a cross what you was saying for EX 03 Practical Exam from the above Quote which is a good point and has been added to my notes, would you be able to tell how many Faults you had to find for the EX02 and the EX04 Practical and what to look out for as this is where they will probably try and trip every one up.Will I be looking for Earth Fault's and lose Connection [ETC] any info would be brilliant just want to get this course out of the way with now had enough all ready cheers buddy..

 

[pepparz]

There's plenty of obvious faults on the set up to find but one which most people missed is on the one way bulkhead light installation, the bulkhead has a label stating maximum lamp wattage and this was exceeded. dont know if it would be the same in other test centers but its something to keep in mind. Also check all seals and gaskets and of course correct equipment installed in the correct zone, ie EXd, i,p,n,q

 

[Spark 1985]

There's plenty of obvious faults on the set up to find but one which most people missed is on the one way bulkhead light installation, the bulkhead has a label stating maximum lamp wattage and this was exceeded. dont know if it would be the same in other test centers but its something to keep in mind. Also check all seals and gaskets and of course correct equipment installed in the correct zone, ie EXd, i,p,n,q[/QU

Hi thanks for the info and the help this make it a bit more clearer to understand and more of an idea of what am looking out for just need to get all my notes together now, hopefully I've give my self enough time to get every thing together only had this week to look in to it properly and start the course on Monday Morning cheers buddy..

 

[pepparz]

the only other thing id say is take ur time on the practical side and dont panic as u get plenty of time. the question paper is the hardest part so make sure ur up on that and good luck.
i went out on the **** every night and still passed so its not that difficult

 

[Spark 1985]

the only other thing id say is take ur time on the practical side and dont panic as u get plenty of time. the question paper is the hardest part so make sure ur up on that and good luck.
i went out on the **** every night and still passed so its not that difficult

ha-ha I wont be doing that just tried moving more Course unstill a later date there having none of it, So am on the Course Monday Morning I need to pull my finger out, you just get confused with all the different thing you here and read about it and especially with all the different Zone Gas Groups and Temp rating Sign and Symbols to take in O well Ellesmere Port here I come, would you be able to tell me how many different Glanding kits they use are there 4 total cheers buddy..

 

[pepparz]

u only use two types exd and the putty filled type, cant remember the correct name for them(could be a barrier gland) but u will get a practice go and there easy to do. remember what is allowed in zones 0, 1, and 2 and what makes them that type of zone (the amount of time which a explosive gas is likely to be present).

 

[pepparz]

dont forget to click thanks:yesnod:

 

[Clive P]

Hi,

If you are going to Ellsmere port you should be fine, a good bunch of guys there.

Regards.

 

[ACidGaMbiT]

Send me your email mate,I have a PDF of the course notes.

good day, may I please have that course note too. please send at [email protected]. thanks.

 

[Marvo]

Hi ACidGaMbiT, if you post your email address on open forums it's likely to get harvested by spammers and other low-lifes. You can use the edit button on your post above to remove it and you can also use the forum's built-in PM system to get in touch with other members.

 

[ACidGaMbiT]

thanks admin. just deleted it. one private message bounced back that's why I opted to post my email address in the forum.

 

[Ollie133cup]

Did my compex during my apprenticeship few years ago, EX01-04 definatly not a case of turn up and breeze it. The practical side was easy as i work in and around Wireline logging winches and Pressure control equipment.. But the theory on the other hand , theres alot and i mean alot to take in such a small space of time. So going home and revising and looking over your notes is a must!.

pepparz^^ Normally use a Hawke cable gland in the tests although i know some places are using CMP glands to now much superior to Hawke glands, 501/453 universal for one test and then a ICG653 for the barrier gland test.

 

[ACidGaMbiT]

sorry admin but it seems i can't see edit. thanks.

 

[chris1984]

Hi guys, just registered after reading all the good info on this thread. Have my compex course booked for end of july, would appreciate any and all course notes that anyone out there has. Cheers in advance.

 

[budgie]

Hi guys, just registered after reading all the good info on this thread. Have my compex course booked for end of july, would appreciate any and all course notes that anyone out there has. Cheers in advance.

I managed to get some study notes from a friend so thought I'd upload them so anyone else that wants to revise them can do so! Good luck with your compex bud.
http://www.filedropper.com/file_177

 

[chris1984]

Thanks for the link budgie but I wasnt able to download it for some reason. If I pm you my email do you think you could forward it on please?

 

[budgie]

Yeah no bother.

 

[stevo]

Hey guys, could someone private message me the compex revision notes if they get a chance. thank you

 

[Sam D]

Hi,

Just found this thread and am looking at doing my Compex early 2015. I've found all this advice really useful, if any body is still monitoring this thread could somebody pm me some course notes please.

Thanks

 

[ACidGaMbiT]

Quite a difficult course if you seldom install Eex equipments.

 

[mccoom]

Hi guys,

Awesome thread a lot of great info! Ive just registered so this is my first post. I have my compex course booked at HOTA next week & would appreciate any course notes that anyone out there has?? As im now starting to get nervous haha PM me them over if you could please!!!

Ive been reading through a book called 'electrical equipment and installations in hazardous areas' by Geoffrey Bottrill - Great book but so much to take in!

Cheers Jim

 

[James Sweeney]

Hi Vaughant

I was looking at threads you have posted on and you were saying that you have a PDF of the course notes for the Compex course. I would really much appreciate if you would email me the notes as i have my compex course coming up in two weeks and id like to get a head start on the theory part of it. My email is **email address removed**

Kind Regards,

James

 

[Marvo]

I've removed your email address James before it gets harvested and abused by every spammer and low-life on the internet. Please rather use the forum PM system for communicating with other forum members.

 

[listener]

I looked that book up 'mccoom' and it is dated 2005. Does it actually cover EPLs ?

 

[Flukie]

Hi Guys doing the course next week. . Would seriously appreciate any recent exam papers or any info.that might make learning this any easier!...

 

[Flukie]

Hi Guys doing the course next week. . Would seriously appreciate any recent exam papers or any info.that might make learning this any easier!...

 

[Neil McClean]

Hi Guys,

Maybe a long shot given that this thread was constructed a few years ago but can anyone send me over a copy of the course notes for the CompEX, attending the course next week and would appreciate if you are able to send me over the notes for a scan through over the weekend!
If you can PM with them or to request my email that would be great!

Many Thanks
Neil

 

[willycdso]

Hi
I know this is old thread does anyone have course notes i can borrow to start studying. Thanks.