Hazardous Area Course Overviews
Installation and Maintenance Course
Duration: 5 days (theory and practical)
Course Content:
- Definition of hazardous areas (flammable gases and combustible dusts)
- Fire triangle
- Gas groups
- Temperature classes
- Zones
- Australian/New Zealand IEC (International Electrotechnology Commission) Standards
- Testing
- Inspections (visual and close)
National units of competencies gained:
- UEENEEM006B - Maintain equipment in hazardous areasUEENEEM001B - Report on the integrity of explosion protected equipment in a hazardous area
- UEENEEM002B - Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas
- UEENEEM004B - Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems
- UEENEEM009B - Test installations in hazardous areas
- UEENEEM010B - Conduct close inspection of hazardous areas installations
Installation and Design Course
Duration: 5 days (theory)
Course Content:
- Definition of hazardous areas (flammable gases and combustible dusts)
- Fire triangle
- Gas groups
- Temperature classes
- Zones
- Australian/New Zealand IEC (International Electrotechnology Commission) Standards
- Testing
- Inspections (visual and close)
- Designing modifications to a hazardous area
National units of competencies gained:
- UEENEEM014B - Design and develop modifications to explosion-protected equipment
- UEENEEM016B - Design electrical installations in hazardous areasUEENEEM001B - Report on the integrity of explosion protected equipment in a hazardous area
- UEENEEM002B - Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas
- UEENEEM004B - Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems
Detailed Inspection
Duration: 2 days (theory and practical)
Pre-requisites:
- Installation and Maintenance Course
Course Content:
- Day 1 (theory)
- Detailed inspection philosophy and relevant Australian Standards
- Assessment: theory (3 hours)
- Day 2 (practical detailed inspections)
National units of competencies gained:
- UEENEEM011B - Conduct detailed inspection of hazardous areas installations
Occupational Health and Safety in Hazardous Areas
Duration: 2 days (theory)
Course Content:
- Management responsibility
- Relevant legislation
National units of competencies gained:
- UEENEEM001B - Report on the integrity of explosion protected equipment in a hazardous area
Design
Duration: 2 days (theory)
Course Content:
- Design modifications for a hazardous area
National units of competencies gained:
- UEENEEM014B - Design and develop modifications to explosion-protected equipment
- UEENEEM016B - Design electrical installations in hazardous areas
Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas
Course Duration: 5 days (RPL, theory and assessment)
Course Content:
- Dependant on individual’s experience
National units of competencies gained:
Eligibility for all Hazardous Area Courses:
- Electrical worker (Electrical Engineer, Trades Person, Instrumentation Persons etc)
- 2 years minimum post trade/graduate experience
Additional Units of Competency
- UEENEEM007B - Overhaul and repair explosion-protected equipment
- UEENEEM008B - Assess explosion-protected equipment for conformance with standards
- UEENEEM012B - Develop and manage maintenance programs for hazardous area electrical equipment
- UEENEEM013B - Ensure the safety of hazardous areas
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