Docent ATEX
Docent ATEX
Course programme
The ATEX Hazardous Area Classification & Risk Assessment training course focuses on applying ATEX requirements when classifying hazardous areas and performing risk assessments. You will learn how explosion risks are identified, how zones are determined and how control measures are documented in an Explosion Protection Document (EPD).
This ATEX EPD training course provides insight into both the theoretical background and the practical application of hazardous area classification and risk assessment in industrial environments.
Standards covered
ATEX 114, Directive 2014/34/EU
ATEX 153, Directive 1999/92/EC
IEC 60079-10-1 and IEC 60079-10-2
NPR 7910-1 and NPR 7910-2 for gas and dust
IEC 60079-20-1 and IEC 60079-20-2 for material characteristics used in gas, vapour and dust classification
Ex Units
Ex 001: Review of fundamental ATEX principles, prior knowledge is expected
Ex 002: Hazardous area classification
Ex 009: Design principles for explosion safety
To ensure optimal learning outcomes, the course is limited to the parts that are relevant to the responsibilities of the target audience.
Day 1: Ex 000 and Ex 001
- Unit Ex 000: Basic knowledge and awareness required to enter a site that includes a classified hazardous area
- Unit Ex 001: Applying the basic principles of protection in explosive atmospheres
Day 2: Ex 002
- Unit Ex 002 - Perform classification of hazardous areas
Day 3: Ex 002 and Ex 009
- Unit Ex 002: Performing hazardous area classification, continued
- Unit Ex 009: Design principles for explosion safety
- Examination
Target audience
Who is this training course for?
The ATEX Hazardous Area Classification & Risk Assessment training course is intended for professionals involved in assessing and managing explosion risks. This includes safety specialists, EHS and QHSE professionals, engineers, inspectors and project managers who work with hazardous area classification, risk assessment and Explosion Protection Documents.
This EPD training course is suitable for both operational and advisory roles.
The fee and duration of the course
Practical information
This ATEX Hazardous Area Classification, Risk Assessment & EPD training course lasts three days. Course materials and a certificate of participation are included. The fee is €1,785 per person, excluding VAT.
Current and former participants of our Instrumentation Engineering and Industrial Automation programmes may take part at a reduced rate.
Investment: €1,785 excluding VAT
Duration: 3 days or 6 evenings
Course dates
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Rotterdam
Trainers
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Rotterdam
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The locations
ATEX training courses
Technical Modules
Leen van Meerveld | 02-10-2026
ATEX Fundamentals, Ex units 000 and 001
Technical Modules
1 half-day session
Rotterdam
Do you work in an environment where flammable gases, vapours or dust clouds may be present? Then a basic understanding of explosion safety is essential. Dosign Academy’s ATEX Fundamentals training course, also known as ATEX Explosion Safety Fundamentals, provides a solid foundation for working safely in potentially explosive atmospheres. During this training course, you will learn what explosion hazards involve, how risks arise and how to work safely in practice in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Leen van Meerveld | 16-10-2026
ATEX for Technical Design, Ex units 001, 003 and 009
Technical Modules
3 half-day session
Rotterdam
Do you work on designing or assessing installations in potentially explosive atmospheres? Then ATEX knowledge is essential. Dosign Academy’s ATEX for Technical Design training course, Ex Units 001, 003 and 009, has been developed for engineers and designers who design explosion-protected installations in accordance with applicable European and international standards. During this ATEX training course, you will learn how to prepare and assess technical designs safely, responsibly and in line with ATEX requirements.
The benefits
Why choose Dosign Academy for ATEX Hazardous Area Classification & Risk Assessment?
Hazardous area classification and risk assessment require a structured approach and up-to-date knowledge of applicable standards. At Dosign Academy, we combine technical depth with practice-based explanations, so you learn how to carry out ATEX hazardous area classification and risk analysis responsibly and effectively within your own working environment.
Personal advice and guidance
Every organisation and work situation is different. That is why we align this ATEX training course with your role and responsibilities, ensuring that you gain knowledge that directly reflects your day-to-day practice and projects.
Experienced trainers from industry
Our trainers have extensive experience in ATEX hazardous area classification, risk assessments and the preparation of Explosion Protection Documents. They share practical examples, key points of attention and common pitfalls, so you learn how ATEX EPD requirements are applied in practice.
Practice-based ATEX training
The focus is on applicability. You learn not only what hazardous area classification and risk assessment involve, but above all how to carry them out, substantiate them and document them in an EPD that complies with applicable legislation and regulations.
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The importance of ATEX Hazardous Area Classification & Risk Assessment
Incorrect hazardous area classification or an incomplete risk assessment can have major consequences for safety, business continuity and liability. The Explosion Protection Document (EPD) plays a central role in this. With an ATEX Hazardous Area Classification & Risk Assessment training course, you develop the insight needed to assess and document risks in a structured way, enabling organisations to demonstrate compliance with ATEX requirements.
Would you like to classify hazardous areas correctly and document risks in a well-substantiated EPD? Follow the ATEX Hazardous Area Classification & Risk Assessment (EPD) training course at Dosign Academy and develop knowledge that can be applied directly in practice. Strengthen your ATEX expertise and contribute to a safe and compliant working environment.
