QPS expands its scope of recognition in the IECEx Scheme for
Certification of Personnel (CoPC)
QPS was the first North American-based Certification Body Accredited under the IECEx
Scheme for Certification of Personnel Competencies (CoPC). We are also accredited in the
IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme as a Certification Body (ExCB) and Testing Laboratory (ExTL).
QPS is now pleased to announce the expansion of our scope within the IECEx/CoPC Scheme
(IECEx05) to cover additional certification units. As a result, QPS can now issue the IECEx Certificate of Personnel Competence for the following Units:
• Ex 000: Basic knowledge and awareness
• Ex 001: Apply basic principles of protection in explosive atmospheres
• Ex 002: Perform classification of hazardous areas
• Ex 003: Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems
• Ex 004: Maintain equipment in explosive atmospheres
• Ex 007: Perform visual & close inspection of electrical installations in or associated with
explosive atmospheres
• Ex 009: Design electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres
Note: Scope is according to IECEx Operational Document OD 504
For detailed information, on the IECEx Certification of Personnel Scheme, ….Read more