Certification of Personnel Competence (CoPC) – Malaysia

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IECEx 2018 International Conference

Jakarta, Indonesia8th and 9th August 2018

• BASORI HJ SELAMAT• SENIOR GENERAL MANAGER• SIRIM QAS INTERNATIONAL

INTRODUCING

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Fire and explosion incidents occurred at Gas Processing Plant Complex A, Kertih, Malaysia on 10th May 2012. Reported 1 and 23 personnel injured. Investigation result : suspected of gas leak to storm water drain.

Passed Incidents thought us lessons

Sufficient and competent manpower; Effective training and qualification process

Effective maintenance program, calibration and

spare parts control

Equipment selection, Design, Zoning,

Installation, Initial and periodic inspection

HSE policy, rules, procedures and

objectives; performance monitoring

ManpowerMachines

MeasurementMethods

Why Facilities/Plants Caught Fire

AirOxygen

Ignition sources

Flammable or Combustible

Assessment & Certification personnel

Quality System (ISO/IEC 17024 + IECEx 05)

System, policies and procedures

Structural and resources Management

QuestionBank Management

Main components of ExCB Quality System

KnowledgeCompetent Person + =

Skills

execute activities effectively, efficiently and safely in or associated with hazardous areas

SIRIM CoPC Scheme Committee

System Procedures

Assessment activities

Question Bank Development

Secretary

System, Policies Procedures

Question bank

CoPCTechnical

Committee

Questions development

Questions validation

Mapping process

Questions selection for assessment

Question Bank

2 - Performance assessment

Unit Ex 003, 004, 005, 006, 007 and 008

Assessment Facilities

1 - Knowledge

Inquiry• Application• Supporting documents, applicant declaration• Quotation

Contract review

• Confirm of Supporting documents• Scopes applied• Payment/ surcharge

Documents validation

• Education, Qualification, Experience, Training

• Notify applicant

Assessment preparation

• Assessment schedule• Prepare assessment paper• Confirm assessment date

Assessment

Independent Review

Online Certificate

• Assessment results

• CER • PCAR

Certification Process

• PCAR• CoPC• Wallet ID

• Application is to be within the ExCB’s scope• Confirm receipt of the applicants experience log,

training records and qualifications/educations• Determine whether a surcharge applies for applicant• Estimate of time and costs• Any special requirements and arrangement, e.g. travel,

accommodation, translation of documentation etc.• Agreement on method and system of payment• Communicate in writing to applicant

of the review result

Contract Review

General qualifications not specific to explosive atmospheres• Technical education–Engineering Diplomas, Degree, College Certificates etc• Formal internal training programme set by and endorsed by an employer..Qualifications specific to explosive atmospheres• Formal external training undertaken on subjects and topics relevant to

explosive atmospheres • Formal internal training programme set by and endorsed by an employer

Work experience both hazardous and non-hazardous areaA resume which should include at least (as applicable)• Employer and type of industry• Position and responsibility• Protection techniques used• Standards and codes of practice used• Working safely in hazardous areas• Duties or tasks undertaken• Area classification, installation, equipment selection

and installation

Evidence of qualification/experience

Assessment

Assessment

Knowledge assessment:

A - Selected Response

B - Constructed Response

At least 75% of all items shall be answered correctly.

Practical skills assessment:

All items shall be correctly demonstrated (for unit competency requires performance assessment)

Assessment Results

The results shall be specified for each Unit of Competence assessed and recorded in CER and PCAR

Receipt of Wallet ID

Reassessment To be conducted before the expiry of five (5) years from the date of issue of the PCAR for the purpose of re-certification

SurveillanceExCB to gather any feedback/complaints from employer or other sources, investigate, take corrective action, including withdrawal or cancellation of certificate.

Surveillance and Reassessment

Partial Assessment Applicant shall demonstrate evidences that their competence has been maintained and updated - awareness and understanding of all new IEC Standards and

changes to IEC standards relevant to their scope of certification- work record that demonstrate person’s ability to understand and

apply the current editions of all relevant standards.

Full AssessmentApplicant may not have been involved in relevant practical application of activities under their Units of Competence over 5 years period.

Reassessment

An IECEx CoPC may be suspended or cancelled due to the following:

• non payment of outstanding fees• failure to comply with the re-certification requirements• the Certificate or PCAR has been issued in error• the holder requests cancellation• it is used in a misleading way, or• Ex Competent Person no longer complies with the

IECEx requirements• Non compliance against SIRIM QAS requirements

Suspension or Cancellation

Lodge an appeal in the first instance with ExCB for disagreement with decision of

• Refusal for issuance of IECEx PCAR or IECEx CoPC

• Suspension IECEx CoPC• Cancellation of IECEx CoPC

Ex Certified/applicant lodge an appeal to ExCB

ExCB – using internal appeal procedures

Refer to IECEx Appeals process (IECEx 01)

Refer IEC Conformity Assessment Board

(Final Decision)

EX Certified/ Applicant

Unresolved

Unresolved

Resolved

Resolved

Appeals

Among others, this scheme :- provides an independent proof to companies that a person

holding an IECEx CoPC has the knowledge and skills ; enhances confidence that certificate holders have been deemed

competent to international standards, and certified as having required skills and knowledge to perform their task safely.

facilitates plant owners/companies to promote safety awareness among employees, suppliers and contractors

maintains the integrity of Ex protection features of equipment and installation.

Why IECEx CoPC

Unit Ex 001,003,004

Unit Ex 001,003

Unit Ex 001,003,007,008

Unit Ex 001,007,008

Unit Ex 001

CoPC under SIRIM QAS 2015-2018(June)

Challenges

IECEx CoPC is industry driven in many countries Unwilling to continue maintaining of CoPC Relatively high cost for certain developing countries Low Industry demand for certain unit competence Lack of awareness among less known industry

players – e.g saw mill, paper mill, refuelling station, grain handling and storage etc

• Ir. Abd Manan Ismail• Principal Instructor• PETRONAS Technical Training Sdn Bhd

INTRODUCTION

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Presentation Outline

PETRONAS INSTEP at a glance

IECEx CoPC Training Programme at INSTEP

PETRONAS requirements for Hazardous Area Installations

IECEx CoPC Preparatory Assessment programme

Learners experience

INSTEP aspirations

PETRONAS Learning Institutions

Internationally Recognised

Research University

A Premier Institute & Centre of Excellence in

Leadership

A Leading Partner of Choice in Oil & Gas

Technical Learning & Certification

A Centre of Excellence for Maritime Education

and Training

Serve as the prime lever in

developing distinctive talent

capability to support the

industryPETRONAS Leadership

Centre

Upstream Downstream Training Plant ”Game Changer”

What makes INSTEP Training Plant a class above the rest?

• Simulates real plant scenarios in a safe environment. • HSE is embedded as an integral part of our curriculum.

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Generates job-ready technicians and engineers through hands-on training and experiential learning

Process & Analytical

Instrumentation Exploration & Production

Electrical Health, Safety & Environment

Mechanical & Inspection

Our AcademiesThe Training Plant is supported by six academiescomplete with practical workshops

Signing Ceremony of BTEC Accreditation

World’s First Oil & Gas Technical Qualification Centre

awarded by OPITO

IECEx 12th Recognised Training Provider (RTP) in the world and the

first as user

Accreditations & CertificationsElevating the quality of programs & instructors through international accreditation

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Ex Wiring Bay is fully equipped with Ex Equipment

• Complete configuration of Ex Installations Bayand dedicated Ex Equipment Lab

• Certified Instructors

• Collaboration with SIRIM for Ex Assessment & Certification

INSTEP Capabilities as RTP

IECEx CoPC Training Programme at INSTEP

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PETRONAS requirements for Hazardous Area Installations

PETRONAS Technical Standards and IEC 60079 Series

• Design, installation, inspection & maintenance

• Knowledge and skill requirements for staff & contractors

IECEx CoPC Training Programme at INSTEP

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IECEx Preparatory Assessment Programme

IECEx CoPC Training Programme at INSTEP

Familiarisation for participants to the assessment environment

INSTEP offers all IECEx Units, except Units Ex 002, 005 & 010

• Stand-alone Unit• Combination of Units• Calendared or Customised

Methodology

Classroom Workshop Practical Activities Written Knowledge Exercise

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IECEx CoPC Training Programme at INSTEP

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Learners Experience

• More than 400 learners trained since 2014

• Over 90% passed the assessment

Facilitators are knowledgeable and experienced as well as engaging. (Ahad Hatim, Shell)

The practical session was very interesting. (Farhana Sarin, PETRONAS)

The course prepared us well for the assessment. (Salam Merni, PETRONAS)

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IECEx CoPC Training Programme at INSTEP

INSTEP Aspirations

• Elevate the IECEx learning experience through integrated solutions, utilising its state-of-the-art Training Plant

• Embed digital technologies into its learning solutions, to cater for the needs of modern learners

• Become a full-fledged training provider covering programmes for all IECEx Assessment Units

Truly A Global Player

INSTEP has penetrated the international market by serving more than 35 countries and produced more than 14,000 technicians & engineers

Thank youINSERT Company Logo hereBASORI HJ SELAMAT

Senior General Manager SIRIM QAS INTERNATIONALbasori@sirim.my

Ir. Abd Manan IsmailPrincipal InstructorPETRONAS Technical Training Sdn Bhdabdmanan.Ismail@petronas.com www.instep.my