EPIT Group

EPIT Group offers Training, Assessment & Consultancy for Hazardous and Industrial Areas

Explosion Protection International Training Ltd (EPIT) provides specialist training and assessment services for engineers working in hazardous and industrial environments. Based in Blackburn, Aberdeen, EPIT boasts an extensive portfolio consisting of competency based courses, technical training, assessment and consultancy. With our team of highly experienced consultants we can advise, assess and provide training for organisations large and small, to meet with national, international and European standards and directives.

14/09/2026

⚡ Due to demand, we’ve added two additional Electrical Safety Awareness course dates this October.

Designed to build awareness of electrical hazards and safe working practices, this course is suitable for personnel who work with, or in proximity to, electrical systems and equipment.

📅 New dates:
9 October 2026
16 October 2026

Both dates are now live and available to book through the EPIT website.

📞 Secure your place today or contact the EPIT team for further information.

11/09/2026

How well do you know ATEX?

For professionals working in hazardous areas, understanding the detail behind ATEX requirements is essential, from how ATEX compares with IECEx and UK requirements to area classification, certification and its relationship with DSEAR.

We’ve answered some frequently asked ATEX questions, providing a quick refresher on key points for those working with equipment and systems in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Swipe through to test your knowledge and refresh your understanding.

Looking to strengthen your hazardous area knowledge? Explore EPIT’s range of ATEX and explosion protection training courses.

10/09/2026

Who in your team is authorised to carry out High Voltage (HV) switching operations, and are they competent?

EPIT’s City & Guilds accredited courses can assist with evidencing competence:

→ High Voltage Authorised Person — 3 days. HV/LV distribution systems, switchgear operation and isolation, AP duties, safety documentation and switching plans. Practical switching and written assessments. 7 September · 7 December 2026

→ High Voltage Senior Authorised Person — 2 days. SAEP/REP duties, managing the safety team and safe working procedures, operation and fault finding on HV assets. Also serves as refresher authorisation. 10 September · 10 December 2026

Delivered in Aberdeen and aligned with the requirements of EAWR 1989, HSG 85, HTM 06-02 and JSP 375. Groups of 4–12. Dedicated company courses available on request.

Dates are filling — 01224 798635 or [email protected]

09/09/2026

📋 What Can Delay Equipment Certification?

Certification projects don’t always face delays because of testing failures. Often, the challenge comes earlier in the process through preparation, documentation and interpretation of requirements.

Incomplete documentation, incorrect equipment labelling, unclear protection requirements or misunderstanding the applicable standards can all introduce unnecessary complexity.

A clear understanding of both the technical and quality assurance requirements can help teams approach the IECEx certification process more effectively and avoid preventable delays.

👉 Looking to strengthen your understanding of IECEx equipment certification? Explore EPIT’s specialist training and guidance.

08/09/2026

📅 Due to demand, we’ve added another date!

Our next Ex Cable Glanding and Installation Practice Course will take place on 17–18 September 2026 at our Aberdeen training centre.

This practical course provides hands-on experience in the correct selection, installation and inspection of cable glands used with hazardous area equipment.

Places are limited, so book early to secure your place:
🔗 https://www.epitgroup.com/product/ex-cable-glanding-installation-practice-2026/

07/09/2026

📘 Technical Guidance, Tailored to Your Operations

Industry standards provide the foundation, but every organisation has its own procedures, assets and operational requirements.

EPIT can develop customised editions of the Yellow Book, bringing company-specific procedures together with recognised ATEX and IECEx guidance in one practical reference.

The result is clearer guidance, greater consistency across teams and stronger support for safe, compliant hazardous area operations.

👉 Discover how tailored technical guidance could support your organisation.

03/09/2026

We have added two additional Accompanying Person (Electrical) courses: Wednesday 21 October and Monday 30 November, due to high demand.

Anyone accompanying an authorised person during switching operations in high or low voltage switchrooms and substations must understand the hazards involved and the limits of their role.

This one-day course covers electrical hazards, safety equipment and PPE, switching documentation, and the responsibilities of an accompanying person, combining practical instruction with essential theory.

Aberdeen: 1 day, 9am–5pm
Book: 01224 798635 or epitgroup.com

31/08/2026

⚡ Upcoming EPIT Training | w/c 7 September 2026

Looking to strengthen technical competence, maintain compliance or develop specialist electrical and hazardous area skills?

EPIT has a range of industry-focused training courses running during the week commencing 7 September 2026, covering CompEx competency, high voltage authorised person training, explosion protection and electrical safety.

Upcoming courses include:
🔹 CompEx Ex01–Ex04 | 7–11 September
🔹 CompEx RPP | 7–8 September
🔹 HV Authorised Electrical Person | 7–9 September
🔹 Explosion Protection Guidance – Mechanical | 9–10 September
🔹 Senior Authorised Electrical Person | 10–11 September
🔹 Accompanying Person (Electrical) | 10 September

Delivered by experienced industry practitioners, EPIT’s training combines expert technical guidance with practical learning to help delegates develop the competence and knowledge required for real-world working environments.

📅 Planning your training for September? Secure your place early to avoid disappointment.

📩 Contact the EPIT team today to book or find out more.

28/08/2026

🎓 Training alone doesn't equal competence.

Completing a course or gaining a qualification is an important step, but competence in hazardous environments requires far more than just a certificate.

Competence is a combination of:
✔️ Knowledge gained through training and education
✔️ Skills developed through practical application
✔️ Experience built in real-world environments
✔️ Ongoing training to keep pace with changing standards
✔️ Periodic assessment to evidence competence and maintain compliance

Too often, organisations equate training completion with competence. In reality, regular assessment is essential to demonstrate that individuals can apply their knowledge and skills safely and effectively in line with legislative and industry requirements.

At EPIT, our training and assessment programmes are designed to help individuals and organisations build, demonstrate, and maintain competence in hazardous areas and high risk environments.

📩 Contact EPIT to discuss training and competency assessment solutions for your workforce.

27/08/2026

📚 Knowledge is where competence begins. Practical application is where it's developed.

At EPIT, our courses combine structured technical learning with practical, hands-on exercises designed to prepare delegates for real-world hazardous area applications.

From understanding industry standards and equipment requirements to applying that knowledge in realistic workshop environments, our training helps build confidence alongside competence.

🎥 Take a look at what's involved in training with EPIT.
📞 Find your next course: https://www.epitgroup.com/product-category/courses/

Address

Blackburn Industrial Estate
Aberdeen
AB210RX

Telephone

+441224798635

Website

http://www.epitgroup.com/

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