Advance your safety expertise with the Opening training course: The IECEx Certification of Personnel Competence (CoPC) — ideal for E&I professionals in high-risk industries.
What is IECEx CoPC?
The IECEx Certification of Personnel Competence (CoPC) is an internationally recognized program aimed at certifying individuals who work in hazardous environments. Developed under the IECEx system — a subset of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) — the CoPC validates a worker’s ability to safely perform tasks related to explosive atmospheres in compliance with global standards.
This credential ensures that participants not only understand the theory behind safety regulations in hazardous areas but also possess the practical competence to apply them. In industries like oil and gas, petrochemical, and mining, where explosive atmospheres are a daily reality, this certification is more than just a formality — it’s a necessity.
Who Should Attend This Training?
This opening training course is designed for a range of professionals involved in hazardous area operations. It’s designed to elevate the standards of workplace safety and competence in line with IECEx standards.
Personnel in Oil and Gas
Professionals in IECEx-Compliant Environments
Units of Competency Covered
Participants in this course will tackle various IECEx Units of Competency, each focusing on a critical aspect of hazardous area operations.
The course spans a comprehensive set of competency units, combining foundational theory with hands-on practices.
- Ex 000: Awareness
- Ex 001: Basic principles Ex
- Ex002: Zone Classification
- Ex 003 & Ex 006: Installation & Test
- Ex 004,007 & 008: Inspection & Maintenance
- Ex 009: Design Electrical Installation
IECEx CoPC in PST Training
Training Provider: PST with TSA Experts
The course is organized by PST Training in collaboration with TSA (Tech Skills Australia Pty Ltd), an authorized certification under the IECEx scheme.
Training time: May – June 2025
Location: PST Training, Vung Tau City
Held at PST Training Center, located at No. 26 Han Thuyen, Ward 10, Vung Tau City, this venue is equipped with specialized labs and demo areas for practical exercises.
Scope of training:
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Maintenance Path For those focused on operational reliability, this track includes the following units: Ex Units 001, 003, 007, 008
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Inspection Path This pathway is ideal for personnel tasked with ensuring ongoing compliance and includes: Ex Units 001, 003, 004, 006, 007, 008
Certificate: The examination is directly supervised by TSA, which also issues the final certificate. This ensures that all qualifications are valid, credible, and internationally recognized in accordance with IECEx standards.
How to Register
To complete your registration, please get the following documents ready:
- A valid identification document (ID or passport)
- An up-to-date resume or CV outlining your relevant work experience
- Complete the PST registration form available at: IECEx Training Register Form
