Course Overview
This EEHA course provides the knowledge and skills required to safely install, maintain, test and inspect explosion-protected electrical equipment in classified hazardous areas. The course meets the competency requirements of AS/NZS 4761 and covers all major explosion protection techniques applicable to the oil, gas, mining and processing industries.
Competencies / Units included
Course Content
- Statutory compliance
- Australian/New Zealand and IEC Standards
- Principles of hazardous area classification (Zones,
- Groups, Temperature Class)
- Principles, procedures and permits for entering a hazardous area
- Explosion protection principles, methods and techniques
- Electrical installation design, selection, erection and initial inspection
- Ex equipment maintenance and testing
- Ex equipment inspections: Visual, Close and Detailed
- Hazardous area verification dossiers and record-keeping
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
- 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. Covers practical elements and final assessment.
Who Should Attend?
Electrical workers, technicians and engineers who install, maintain or inspect Ex-certified electrical equipment in or associated with classified hazardous areas
Refresher Training
In accordance with AS/NZS 60079.14 and AS/NZS 2290.1, EEHA refresher training is recommended at intervals not exceeding 2-3 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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