--- title: ATEX, IECEx & QAN QAR Compliance Training | insightEx description: Ex training and ISO 80079-34 quality system support for hazardous area equipment manufacturers. ATEX, IECEx and QAN QAR compliance from one UK partner. --- [![insightEx](https://insightex.co.uk/hubfs/website/insightex-logo-dark.jpg)](https://insightex.co.uk/?hsLang=en-gb) [Services▾](https://insightex.co.uk/atex-iecex-training?hsLang=en-gb) [ATEX & IECEx Training](https://insightex.co.uk/atex-iecex-training?hsLang=en-gb)[QAN QAR implementation](https://insightex.co.uk/qan-qar-implementation?hsLang=en-gb)[Consultancy](https://insightex.co.uk/consultancy?hsLang=en-gb)[Routes to certification](https://insightex.co.uk/routes-to-certification?hsLang=en-gb)[Shop](https://insightex.co.uk/shop?hsLang=en-gb) [About us](https://insightex.co.uk/about?hsLang=en-gb) [Resources▾](https://insightex.co.uk/technical-information?hsLang=en-gb) [Technical Info](https://insightex.co.uk/technical-information?hsLang=en-gb)[Downloads](https://insightex.co.uk/downloads?hsLang=en-gb)[Blog](https://insightex.co.uk/blog?hsLang=en-gb) [Contact us](https://insightex.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en-gb)[Book a demo](https://insightex.co.uk/contact#book) Menu Services [ATEX & IECEx Training](https://insightex.co.uk/atex-iecex-training?hsLang=en-gb)[QAN QAR implementation](https://insightex.co.uk/qan-qar-implementation?hsLang=en-gb)[Consultancy](https://insightex.co.uk/consultancy?hsLang=en-gb)[Routes to certification](https://insightex.co.uk/routes-to-certification?hsLang=en-gb)[Shop](https://insightex.co.uk/shop?hsLang=en-gb) Resources [Technical Info](https://insightex.co.uk/technical-information?hsLang=en-gb)[Downloads](https://insightex.co.uk/downloads?hsLang=en-gb)[Blog](https://insightex.co.uk/blog?hsLang=en-gb) Company [About us](https://insightex.co.uk/about?hsLang=en-gb)[Contact us](https://insightex.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en-gb)[Book a demo](https://insightex.co.uk/contact#book) Ex competenceUnited Kingdom # We know Ex. So will your team. Ex competence usually sits with one or two people, but the Declaration of Conformity depends on everyone across the business doing their bit safely. Through training and support, we help manufacturers spread Ex knowledge across the whole team, and lock it into an ISO 80079-34 compliant quality system. The stakes are too high not to. [Book a free demo](https://insightex.co.uk/contact#book)[What we do](https://insightex.co.uk/atex-iecex-training?hsLang=en-gb) ![insightEx trainer presenting at a hazardous-area industry event](https://insightex.co.uk/hubfs/website/hero-home.jpg) 1,000+ People trained 20+ Companies supported 08 Courses Delegate rating Companies we have worked with ![NOV](https://insightex.co.uk/hubfs/website/nov.svg) ![Hubbell](https://insightex.co.uk/hubfs/website/hubbell.jpeg) ![Murphy Group](https://insightex.co.uk/hubfs/website/murphy.png) ![Wanner](https://insightex.co.uk/hubfs/website/wanner.jpeg) ![Raytec](https://insightex.co.uk/hubfs/website/raytec.svg) ![Institution of Mechanical Engineers](https://insightex.co.uk/hubfs/website/imeche.png) [ATEX 2014/34/EU](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32014L0034)[IECEx](https://www.iecex.com/)[ISO 80079-34](https://www.iso.org/standard/70293.html) insightEx one ## ATEX & IECEx Training Our solution to a lack of Ex competency? Unlimited Ex training for your whole team. Uncapped. From simple Ex Awareness training for shop-floor operators through to the advanced Authorised Person (Ex) level. Every bespoke course maps to a competency matrix, so your ATEX 2014/34/EU and IECEx competence evidence is ready before an auditor asks for it. [Explore the membership](https://insightex.co.uk/atex-iecex-training?hsLang=en-gb) iEx000Ex Awareness iEx001Ex Supervisor iEx002New Ex Engineer iEx003General Principles iEx004Cable and Cable Gland Selection iEx005QAN QAR Awareness iEx006Ex Authorised Person iEx007Certification WorkshopComing soon Compliance ## QAN QAR implementation ISO 80079-34 is the quality system standard behind ATEX compliance and IECEx certification. We take manufacturers from a first honest gap analysis to a fully audit-ready QMS, so you walk into your QAN QAR audit knowing exactly where you stand. [Explore QAN QAR implementation](https://insightex.co.uk/qan-qar-implementation?hsLang=en-gb) Online Readiness Audit Remote session · gap report 2-Day On-Site Audit Audit-grade · clause-by-clause gap report Premium Implementation Tailored white-label QMS · gap closure Other services [Consultancy](https://insightex.co.uk/consultancy?hsLang=en-gb)[Routes to Certification](https://insightex.co.uk/routes-to-certification?hsLang=en-gb)[Shop](https://insightex.co.uk/shop?hsLang=en-gb) Where we work ## Where equipment meets an explosive atmosphere Manufacturers and engineering teams placing Ex-rated equipment into the field, across seven sectors. [01 Oil & gas Upstream, refining and offshore installations.](https://insightex.co.uk/about#industries)[02 Renewables Hydrogen, biogas and energy-storage plant.](https://insightex.co.uk/about#industries)[03 Pharmaceutical Solvent handling and powder processing.](https://insightex.co.uk/about#industries)[04 Chemical Batch and continuous process manufacturing.](https://insightex.co.uk/about#industries)[05 Mining Underground and surface material handling.](https://insightex.co.uk/about#industries)[06 Food processing Combustible dust in milling and drying.](https://insightex.co.uk/about#industries)[07 Infrastructure Tunnels, water treatment and waste handling.](https://insightex.co.uk/about#industries) Main partners ![Element Materials Technology](https://insightex.co.uk/hubfs/website/element-logo.svg) ### Element Materials Technology An IECEx certification body and ATEX notified body. Element deliver the certification testing and assessment alongside our training and implementation work. ![Eutex International](https://insightex.co.uk/hubfs/website/eutex.png) ### Eutex International A global Ex engineering and inspection specialist working in oil and gas, petrochemical and renewables. Eutex bring insightEx in as their trusted Ex authority for technical queries and support. Supporting partners ![Legacy Partnership](https://insightex.co.uk/hubfs/website/legacy.png) ### Legacy Partnership Resilience and mental health training for teams, offered alongside our insightEx one membership. ![Pair Software](https://insightex.co.uk/hubfs/website/pair-software.png) ### Pair Software The learning management system behind insightEx one. Pair Software have created a bespoke sytem that hosts and delivers every course, tracks completion and holds your training records. ![Ex training session in progress](https://insightex.co.uk/hubfs/website/band-training-room.png) Over 1,000 people trained across 20+ manufacturers Delegate feedback Every course ends with a delegate survey. Scores and comments are published unedited, across more than 100 reviews. The depth and ease of understanding a fairly complicated subject. It has given an understanding of what standards and resources are useful. Delegate, Renold Gears iEx003 General Principles I found that it really helped my knowledge in ATEX principles, which is crucial to my role as an Instrumentation Engineer. Delegate iEx003 General Principles I wasn’t familiar with cable glanding prior to this course so everything was new to me. Despite this, everything was explained very well, all our questions were welcomed, and the trainer made sure we understood. I also really liked the tasks in the booklet and the physical demonstrations, as this kept us very engaged. Overall the course was amazing and I would definitely recommend it to others. Delegate, Murphy Group iEx004 Cable and Cable Gland Selection The training was well structured, informative, and highly relevant to my role. The exercises helped the learning objectives and provided valuable insights into the certification process. Jon was knowledgeable and engaging throughout the session. Overall the training was very beneficial and has improved my confidence in applying the learned concepts in my day to day work. Delegate, Hubbell iEx003 General Principles Technical information ## The standards, explained by the engineers who apply them Answers to the questions engineers actually ask us: hazardous area classification, Ex equipment marking, DSEAR compliance and what happens in a QAN QAR audit. [All articles](https://insightex.co.uk/technical-information?hsLang=en-gb) ### [Standards What is ISO 80079-34, and do I need to comply? The quality system standard behind ATEX and IECEx certification, what it requires of a manufacturer, and how to tell whether it applies to you.](https://insightex.co.uk/technical-information#iso-80079-34) ### [Regulations ATEX vs DSEAR, what is the difference? One governs equipment placed on the market, the other an employer's duty on site. Here is where each of them applies, and when both do.](https://insightex.co.uk/technical-information#atex-vs-dsear) ### [Equipment marking Ex marking strings explained Every character in an Ex marking string decoded, from protection concept and gas group through to temperature class and protection level.](https://insightex.co.uk/technical-information#ex-marking) FAQs ## Questions we are asked most Still not covered? [Send us the question](https://insightex.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en-gb). An engineer answers, not a chatbot. What does insightEx do? Ex/ATEX training and compliance support for manufacturers of hazardous area equipment, including QAN QAR implementation, audit readiness and engineering consultancy. Who is the training for? Anyone working with or around Ex-rated equipment, from awareness-level staff through to engineers and authorised persons. What's the difference between ATEX and ISO 80079-34? ATEX 2014/34/EU is the EU regulation covering equipment placed on the market; ISO 80079-34 sets the quality system requirements manufacturers must meet to demonstrate ongoing compliance. How do I get started? Book a demo or get in touch. We'll help you identify the right starting point, whether that's training, a gap analysis, or audit support. ## Ready to get compliant? Book a free 20-minute demo of insightEx one, or tell us where you are on the route to certification and we'll point you at the right starting point. 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