How long does it take?

About 30 to 45 minutes, in 3 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.

Is there a UK and an Irish version?

Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance (in Ireland the course is called Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX) Awareness). You choose your country when you start.

What certificate do I get?

A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 12-question final test (9 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.

How much does it cost?

£9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT) or €19 in Ireland, VAT included.

DSEAR Awareness

Name: DSEAR Awareness
Price: 9.60 GBP

Flammable substances and dust, explosive atmospheres, hazardous zones, ignition sources and spill response.

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About 30 to 45 minutes
3 modules with a quiz each
Final test: 12 questions
PDF certificate
QR verification page
Works on any phone
UK and Ireland versions

Who is it for?

Staff who store or handle fuels, solvents, gases or combustible dust, and the people who supervise them.

The 3 modules

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01
Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres
Many workplaces use substances that can burn or explode: fuels, solvents, gases and even fine dusts like flour, sugar and wood.
02
Hazardous zones and ignition sources
Areas where explosive atmospheres may occur are classified into zones, and ignition sources in them are tightly controlled.
03
Safe working and emergencies
Safe habits stop dangerous substances becoming fires or explosions.

Course content based on the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002.

The final test

12 multiple-choice questions
Pass with 9 correct answers (75%)
20 minutes
Unlocks once you have completed all 3 modules
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Your certificate

HygieneReady course completed seal: DSEAR Awareness

Ready as soon as you pass. It shows your name, the course and your country's version, your score, the topics covered, the completion date, a recommended refresher date (3 years) and a QR code that anyone, such as an employer, can scan to check it online.

The certificate confirms completion of training. It is not a regulated qualification.

Price

Per person

£9.60

£8 + VAT per person

£9.60 in the UK (£8 + VAT per person) · €19 in Ireland (VAT included, per person)

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United Kingdom course

Unlock modules 2 to 3 and the final test

Module 1 is free. One payment gives you the whole DSEAR Awareness course, the final test with free retakes and your certificate.

£8 + VAT per person

Demo mode: no payment is taken, the course unlocks straight away.

Questions about DSEAR awareness

Who is this course for?: Staff who store or handle fuels, solvents, gases or combustible dust, and the people who supervise them.
How long does it take?: About 30 to 45 minutes, in 3 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.
Is there a UK and an Irish version?: Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance (in Ireland the course is called Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX) Awareness). You choose your country when you start.
What certificate do I get?: A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 12-question final test (9 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.
How much does it cost?: £9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT) or €19 in Ireland, VAT included.