IECEx 05 - Application for Certificate of Personnel Competency (CoPC).

After obtaining an attestation for a particular unit, it is possible to apply for a personal certificate (CoPC). With this personal certificate, issued under the international IECEx 05 scheme, you are able to prove that you have the knowledge and skills required to safely perform certain types of work related to explosion equipment and installations. With this CoPC, you can demonstrate throughout the world to companies that have accepted this certification scheme that you have the required knowledge and skills.

A CoPC is valid for 5 years and is published online on the IECEx website. Certified individuals receive a portfolio card with the scope of their competencies.

With an IECEx05 CoPC issued by PBNA, you demonstrate the ability to:

• Work safely in hazardous areas;
• Competent to work;
• Ensuring that equipment operates safely and in accordance with security techniques

Benefits of a CoPC:

• Simple demonstration of competencies;
• Globally the same demonstrable level;
• Internationally recognized; required for IECEx-certified facilities;
• Registered in the IECEx database system.

To apply for the CoPC download the application form or send an email to IECEx@pbna.com after which you will be contacted. For the final application, in addition to the relevant attestation, you must prepare an Evidence File. This Evidence File is a document in which your employer records your work experience in the field of explosion safety.

After assessment by the PBNA, you will receive the official IECEx 05 person certificate.

• Application form CoPC (NL / Eng)
• Information to be provided (EN / Eng)

Application costs for an IECEx Person Certificate - CoPC 

Het aanvragen van een CoPC bedraagt € 450,- (excl. BTW) per persoon.  

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