EPIT Group

What EPIT Group does

EPIT Group is a specialist provider of accredited training, assessment, and consultancy services for hazardous area compliance, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland. The company delivers competency-based training and certification under the CompEx, IECEx, ATEX, DSEAR, and HV/LV frameworks, serving electrical engineers, instrumentation engineers, and maintenance technicians who work in explosive atmospheres and high-voltage environments. Its core product portfolio covers the CompEx Ex01-Ex04 foundation course, the CompEx Recognised Practitioner Programme (refresher), IECEx Equipment Certification Guidance, DSEAR 2002 compliance training, and a series of HV/LV courses including ROV-specific and Senior Authorised Person tracks. Supporting offerings include specialised Ex Motor Repair and Overhaul courses, AC Motors training, and a Hydrogen Safety course targeting the energy transition. The company also sells proprietary educational content, including the Yellow Book (a pocket-sized field reference guide, now in its 6th Edition aligned to IEC 60079-14:2024) and a suite of e-learning modules delivered via Moodle.

Commercially, EPIT generates revenue through per-delegate course fees (typically £300 to £870 per course, with durations ranging from 1 to 5 days), standalone e-learning purchases (£100-£120 per module), consultancy engagements for DSEAR assessments, hazardous area classification, CE Marking, and product certification, and Yellow Book sales at £18 per copy. Distribution is anchored by a purpose-built training centre in Aberdeen and three international JV-based centres in Muscat (Oman), Port Harcourt (Nigeria, since 2020), and Tiruchirappalli (India, launched May 2026), supplemented by a mobile practical Ex facility in Oman and a self-service e-learning channel. Named enterprise customers include Harbour Energy, Valaris, Shell UK, CNOOC International, Ashtead Technology, and ASYAD, with operator-specific customised courses creating switching-cost-laden enterprise relationships. The company's primary GTM motion combines enterprise field sales with event-driven engagement (Subsea Expo, CompEx Best Practice events) and a product-led e-learning component.

Name

EPIT Group

Legal name

EPIT Group

Website

https://epitgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EPIT Group is an accredited hazardous area training and consultancy company headquartered in Aberdeen, UK, delivering CompEx, IECEx, ATEX, DSEAR, and HV/LV competency certification to engineers and technicians in oil and gas, manufacturing, aviation, and renewable energy sectors across four countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hazardous Area Training & Compliance Consultancy

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services (1382)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF)

Keywords

• Hazardous area training
• CompEx certification
• Explosion protection
• DSEAR compliance
• Electrical safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Aberdeen

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training Courses: EPIT generates revenue primarily through competency-based training courses including CompEx certification, ATEX, IECEx, HV/LV electrical safety, and explosion protection courses. Courses are priced per delegate with various durations and certification outcomes.
2. Consultancy Services: Specialist consultancy services for CE Marking, DSEAR assessments, hazardous area classification, and product assessment for manufacturers seeking certification for explosive atmosphere equipment.
3. E-Learning Modules: Online e-learning courses sold individually for self-paced learning, with Explosion Protection Guidance priced at £100 (£120 including VAT) and other modules available for standalone purchase.
4. Yellow Book Sales: Sale of the EPIT Yellow Book 6th Edition pocket guide at £18.00 plus VAT and postage, providing essential reference information for hazardous area professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EPIT Group provides competency-based hazardous area training (CompEx, IECEx, ATEX, DSEAR, HV/LV electrical safety), specialist compliance consultancy (CE Marking, DSEAR assessments, hazardous area classification, product assessment), online e-learning modules, and the Yellow Book reference publication. Services are delivered through purpose-built training centres in the UK, Oman, Nigeria, and India, primarily serving oil & gas, petrochemical, manufacturing, renewable energy, aviation, and healthcare operators.

Product overview

EPIT Group is a hazardous area training and consultancy company offering a unified portfolio of competency-based training courses and specialized consultancy services. The core offering centers on CompEx certification training (Ex01-Ex04 and RPP refresher courses), IECEx Equipment Certification Guidance, and DSEAR 2002 training, complemented by an e-learning platform delivering Explosion Protection Guidance, Explosion Protection Awareness (Electrical and Non-Electrical), and Ex Equipment Selection modules. The consultancy division provides CE Marking, DSEAR Assessments, Hazardous Area Classification, and Product Assessment services. Supporting offerings include the Yellow Book (pocket-sized field guide now in its 6th Edition), specialized HV/LV safe working practices courses including ROV-specific training, motor repair and overhaul courses (standard and advanced levels), A.C. Motors training, and Hydrogen Safety & Explosion Protection Awareness. Operator-specific courses serve Shell UK, Harbour Energy, and CNOOC International personnel. The company operates CompEx training centres in Aberdeen (UK), Oman, Nigeria, and India, with additional renewable energy and electrical safety courses supporting the energy transition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CompEx Ex01-Ex04 Training Competence-based training and assessment for electrical and instrument technicians working in hazardous areas, covering installation, inspection, and maintenance of equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres. Delivered over 5 days at £870 per delegate, accredited under the CompEx scheme.
• CompEx Recognised Practitioner Programme (RPP) Refresher certification programme for personnel with existing CompEx Ex01-Ex04 certificates to maintain competency in hazardous area operations.
• IECEx Equipment Certification Guidance Two-day course advising on current requirements for IECEx certification of equipment, covering the role of certification bodies, documentation packages, and labelling requirements. Priced at £505 per delegate.
• DSEAR 2002 Training One-day course providing understanding of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 and mandatory compliance requirements for facilities handling flammable substances.
• Yellow Book (6th Edition) Pocket-sized reference guide for installation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment in hazardous areas. 6th Edition updated to IEC 60079-14:2024 with durable no-tear pages, priced at £18.00 plus VAT and postage.
• Explosion Protection Guidance E-Learning Five-hour online course covering properties of explosive gases and dusts, hazardous area classification, equipment selection, and inspection of Ex equipment. Priced at £100 (£120 including VAT) with 2-week access validity.
• Explosion Protection Awareness – Electrical E-Learning Online course providing understanding of explosive gases and dusts properties, hazardous area classification, and selection of hazardous area equipment for electrical applications.
• Explosion Protection Awareness – Non-Electrical (Mechanical) E-Learning 2.5-hour online course covering properties of explosive gases and dusts, hazardous area classification, and selection of non-electrical Ex equipment for mechanical applications.
• Ex Equipment Selection E-Learning Two-hour online course available in English and Portuguese assisting learners in selecting correct equipment, cable glands, and accessories for hazardous areas.
• High Voltage Safe Working Practices – ROVs One-day course meeting IMCA R 005 requirements for safe operation techniques on HV/LV electrical systems associated with Remotely Operated Vehicles. Priced at £340 per delegate.
• Ex Motor Repair & Overhaul – Advanced Three-day City & Guilds accredited course providing in-depth understanding of repair and overhaul of Ex electric motors, including performance tests and quality assurance requirements. Priced at £655 per delegate.
• Ex Motor Repair & Overhaul Three-day City & Guilds accredited course covering hazardous area concepts for repair and overhaul of Ex electric motors with practical exercises.
• A.C. Motors Course City & Guilds accredited course introducing delegates to basic principles of A.C. motors, Direct on Line and Star/Delta starting, with practical fault-finding exercises.
• Hydrogen Safety & Explosion Protection Awareness Two-day course introducing hydrogen energy and hazardous area concepts for use of electrical and non-electrical equipment where hydrogen gas is present.
• High Voltage Senior Authorised Person Course Two-day City & Guilds accredited course covering Senior Authorised Electrical Person duties and responsibilities for compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. Priced at £550 per delegate.
• HV/LV Safe Working Practices Course Series Series of City & Guilds accredited courses covering safe operation techniques for high and low voltage systems, including awareness (1-day, £300), guidance (3-day, £845), and authorised person levels.
• Renewable Energy Course Series Series of courses including High Voltage Senior Authorised Person, HV/LV Safe Working Practices, and Hydrogen Safety & Explosion Protection Awareness for renewable energy sector professionals.
• Shell UK Electrical Safety Rules Courses Bespoke courses covering Shell UK's LV and LV & HV electrical safety rules and safe working practices for Shell personnel and contractors.
• Harbour Energy Electrical Codes of Practice Courses Bespoke courses covering Harbour Energy's electrical codes of practice for LV and HV systems including competency assessment.
• CNOOC International Electrical Safety Awareness Course covering CNOOC International's electrical safety requirements including safe working practices, isolations, and arc flash awareness.
• CE Marking Consultancy Consultancy services for CE marking compliance including support with EC Directives (EMC, PED, Machinery, Low Voltage, ATEX) and product certification for European market entry.
• DSEAR Assessments DSEAR surveys and risk assessments conducted by experienced consultants covering risk assessment, gap analysis, hazardous area classification, and protection engineering.
• Hazardous Area Classification Consultancy services providing hazardous area classification zoning for DSEAR compliance with detailed calculations and documentation.
• Product Assessment Consultancy for national and international certification including IEC, CE, EAC, KCC, CSA, ETL, FM, and UL certifications for manufacturers seeking market access for equipment used in hazardous areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90-100% of delegates using E-Learning modules before attending in-person courses successfully passed assessments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• TUFF Offshore Energy & Engineering (India) Pvt LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Strategic partnership between EPIT UK and TUFF INDIA to establish EPIT India, delivering internationally recognised CompEx certification and hazardous area training from a purpose-built facility in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. The partnership combines EPIT's explosion protection expertise with TUFF's regional industrial capabilities to support workforce competency development across South India.
• Ashtead TechnologyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2025Custom IECEx Equipment Certification Guidance course developed specifically for Ashtead Technology, a global leader in subsea technology and services. EPIT designed bespoke training covering IECEx certification bodies, documentation requirements, equipment preparation, labelling, and scenario-based product certification exercises to meet Ashtead's international compliance requirements.
• True Blue Energy ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Partnership since 2020 delivering CompEx certified training and certification in Nigeria from Port Harcourt centre. Provides internationally recognised CompEx certification and City & Guilds accredited Competency Plus Programme supporting hazardous area compliance in Nigeria's oil, gas, and industrial environments.
• RAY International Skills DevelopmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to establish and operate a CompEx training centre in Muscat, Oman. RAY International Skills Development collaborates with EPIT to deliver internationally recognised CompEx Ex01-Ex04 courses and City & Guilds Competency Plus Programme, with mobile training capability across Oman.
• Harbour EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Harbour Energy to develop customised Yellow Book edition aligning with Harbour Energy's internal standards and operational practices. Included additional section on Defect Management and Criticality Ranking specific to Harbour Energy operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: World's largest TIC company, with global training academies covering oil & gas, electrical safety, hazardous-area and Ex equipment competency. Comparable as a competitor in enterprise hazardous-area training, but operates across many verticals beyond EPIT's specialisation.
• CSA Group: North American standards and TIC organisation with hazardous-location testing and certification (including IECEx/ATEX scheme participation). Comparable on hazardous-area equipment certification and training, with stronger North American reach but broader scope.
• Intertek: International TIC group with hazardous-location/Ex testing, ATEX certification, and electrical-safety training services that overlap with EPIT's product assessment and CE Marking offerings. Larger and more diversified, but addresses the same regulated buyer base.
• DNV: Energy-sector certification, training and standards body serving oil & gas, maritime and renewables. Comparable on enterprise safety training for hazardous environments, especially offshore, but with a wider remit than EPIT's CompEx/IECEx core.
• RINA: Italy-headquartered certification and engineering group serving energy, marine and industrial sectors with training, hazardous-area classification and CE/ATEX-related services. Comparable buyer base and overlap with EPIT's consultancy work, especially in Mediterranean/European energy.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC firm offering ATEX/IECEx-related training and CE Marking/equipment certification services relevant to EPIT's consultancy division. A broad incumbent that competes on enterprise hazardous-area compliance mandates rather than specialist training depth.
• Lloyd's Register: Energy and maritime classification society providing training and certification services relevant to hazardous-area competency, particularly in offshore and renewables. Larger and more diversified than EPIT but addresses overlapping enterprise compliance training needs.

Direct peers

• TÜV SÜD: Global certification and training provider operating CompEx/IECEx-aligned hazardous-area and ATEX training courses alongside a much broader industrial TIC portfolio. Directly comparable to EPIT on core hazardous-area competency training, but with a significantly larger geographic and service footprint.
• TÜV Rheinland: International testing, inspection and certification body offering ATEX/IECEx Ex training and personnel competency schemes through its own training centres. Overlaps directly with EPIT on hazardous-area certification training while also serving broader industrial compliance markets.
• ExVeritas: UK-based hazardous-area testing, inspection and certification specialist with its own CompEx training centre. Closest direct competitor to EPIT — similar size, UK base, focus on ATEX/IECEx and Ex equipment certification training and consultancy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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