IECEx CoPC — Certification of Personnel Competence
An independent, international evaluation of the knowledge and skills required for individuals working in explosive atmospheres — aligned with the IEC 60079 series.
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The IECEx Scheme for Certification of Personnel Competence (CoPC) provides a standardised level of safety and technical proficiency for personnel working in explosive atmospheres — whether internal employees of process companies or external service providers. Our IECEx CoPC certification training in Malaysia is HRD Corp claimable and prepares candidates for assessment across all major units of competence, from hazardous area classification and explosion protection techniques to intrinsic safety (Ex i) and equipment installation, maintenance and inspection.
Explosion protection in process automation (PA) environments depends on personnel who genuinely understand why each technique — intrinsic safety, flameproof enclosures, pressurisation and the rest — works, not just how to follow a checklist. That's the level our IECEx CoPC training is built to certify candidates against.
| Unit | Description |
|---|---|
| Ex 000 | Basic knowledge and awareness to enter a site that includes a classified hazardous area. |
| Ex 001 | Application of basic principles of protection in explosive atmospheres. |
| Ex 002 | Performance of classification of hazardous areas. |
| Ex 003 | Installation of explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems. |
| Ex 004 | Maintenance of equipment in explosive atmospheres. |
| Ex 005 | Overhaul and repair of explosion-protected equipment. |
| Ex 006 | Testing of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres. |
| Ex 007 | Performance of visual and close inspection of electrical installations. |
| Ex 008 | Performance of detailed inspection of electrical installations. |
| Ex 009 | Design of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres. |
| Ex 010 | Performance of audit inspection of electrical installations. |
| Ex 011 | Basic knowledge of the safety of hydrogen systems. |
List of Courses & Dates
| No | Course | Class Only Date (Days) | Assessment Only Date (Days) | Total No. of Days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IECEx Unit Ex000 | TBA | TBA | 1.5 | |
| 2 | IECEx Unit Ex001 | 28 Sept - 29 Sept 2026 | 3 Oct 2026 | 3.0 | |
| 3 | IECEx Unit Ex001 & Ex002 | TBA | TBA | 5.0 | |
| 4 | IECEx Unit Ex001 & Ex003 | 28 Sept - 30 Sept 2026 | 3 Oct 2026 | 4.0 | |
| 5 | IECEx Unit Ex001, Ex003 & Ex004 | 28 Sept - 1 Oct 2026 | 3 Oct 2026 | 5.0 | |
| 6 | IECEx Unit Ex001 & Ex004 | 28 Sept - 30 Sept 2026 | 3 Oct 2026 | 3.0 | |
| 7 | IECEx Unit Ex001 & Ex005 | TBA | TBA | 5.0 | |
| 8 | IECEx Unit Ex001 & Ex006 | TBA | TBA | 4.0 | |
| 9 | IECEx Unit Ex001, Ex007 & Ex008 | TBA | TBA | 5.0 | |
| 10 | IECEx Unit Ex001 & Ex009 | TBA | TBA | 5.0 | |
| 11 | IECEx Unit Ex001 & Ex010 | TBA | TBA | 3.0 | |
| 12 | IECEx Unit Ex011 | TBA | TBA | 4.0 |
Inclusive: 2 Refreshments + 1 Lunch
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IECEx CoPC certification?
IECEx CoPC (Certification of Personnel Competence) is an internationally recognised scheme confirming that personnel working in or around explosive atmospheres have the knowledge and skills required for their specific role — from basic site awareness (Ex 000) through to design, installation, maintenance and inspection of explosion-protected equipment (Ex 001–011).
What is intrinsic safety (Ex i)?
Intrinsic safety is an explosion protection technique that limits the electrical and thermal energy in a circuit so it can never generate a spark or surface hot enough to ignite a surrounding explosive atmosphere — even under fault conditions. It's one of several protection techniques covered across the IECEx CoPC units, alongside flameproof enclosures, pressurisation and others used throughout process automation environments.
Is IECEx CoPC training HRD Corp claimable?
Yes — our IECEx CoPC training is HRD Corp claimable under the SBL-Khas scheme.
Who should attend IECEx CoPC training?
Anyone working on or around equipment in classified hazardous areas — electrical and instrumentation technicians, process automation engineers, maintenance and inspection personnel, and both internal staff and external service providers who need internationally recognised proof of competence.
How do I register or find out the next intake date?
Contact our training team below — we'll confirm the right units for your role, upcoming intake dates and HRD Corp claim guidance.
Interested in IECEx CoPC certification?
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