The participants have the following educational and/or professional background:           

• State recognized degree in Engineering (Bachelors or Masters) or equivalent competence level, proofed and accepted by PersCert TÜV (at least certified technician with 1 year working experience in machinery design)
• A minimum of 1-3 years relevant professional experience       
• Participation in the training course "ATEX Professional with TÜV Rheinland Certified Qualification" by D&F Consulting B.V. approved by PersCert TÜV. The course duration is 3,5 days with a total of 28 hours á 45 minutes. The presence is documented by the provider by signature of the participant. Admission to the exam is subject to a minimum attendance of 80%.

• Written Exam

After following the complete training course, successful participants:

• are able to apply the most important and most used standards, like EN-IEC 60079-10-1, EN 1127-1, DIN EN 13463 (until 10/2019), ISO EN 8007936 / 8007937 (from 11/2019)
• are able to choose the right measures in zones
• know what to do when changes within zones are proposed
• know the requirements for equipment within zones
• know the function of the explosion protection document
• are able to perform a basic ignition hazard assessment
• know how to perform a zoning study
• know the parameters leading to an explosive atmosphere
• know the scope of the EU directive 2014/34/EU

In a recertification process participants have to prove their expertise is up to date:

• Successful participation in a relevant training comprising a minimum of 2 teaching units per year or minimum half a day during the validity period of the certificate ( copy/copies of the confirmation of participation)
• Proof of continued professional experience with tasks relevant to Explosion Safety