Course Overview
This course covers the explosion-protection aspects of overhauling and repairing explosion-protected electrical equipment. It equips the responsible person and operatives with the competencies to establish and document the level of work required, arrange for work to be carried out, verify compliance and complete necessary documentation in alignment with AS/NZS Standards.
Competencies / Units included
(Competencies selected depending on certified workshop requirements)
Course Content
- Statutory compliance and roles and responsibilities
- AS/NZS 3800
- Explosion protection principles and explosive atmospheres
- Overhaul of explosion-protected electrical equipment
- Repair of explosion-protected electrical equipment
Explosion Protection Techniques Covered
- Ex d - Flameproof
- Ex e - Increased Safety
- Ex i - Intrinsic Safety
- Ex t/tD/DIP - Dust protection by enclosure
- Ex p - Pressurisation
- Ex n - Non-Sparking
- Ex v - Ventilation
- Ex o - Oil Immersion
- Ex q - Powder Filling
- Ex s - Special Protection
- Ex os - Optical Radiation
- Mixed Techniques
Prerequisites
One of the following is required to receive Statement of Attainment for all units of competency:
- UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology, or
- UEE31211 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control, or equivalent, or
- Electrical Engineering Degree
Mode of Delivery
Blended learning: online theory at the learner's own pace, followed by 4 days of face-to-face simulated workshop training at our Mackay facility.
Who Should Attend?
- Overhaul and repair workshop supervisors and compliance managers who are required to perform the duties of the responsible/competent person as described in AS/NZS 3800
- Those responsible for preparation, overhaul/repair, verification and documentation of Ex-certified equipment
Refresher Training
AS/NZS 3800 recommends refresher training at intervals not exceeding 3 years.
Nationally Recognised Training
Plumpton Training Services is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #31600). This status enables us to offer nationally recognised training and issue formal qualifications and Statements of Attainment.
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