PMV Training

Hazardous Areas Installation + Maintenance + Inspection Competency

COST

$1,950 (Perth, Adelaide, or at client’s facility)

$2,700 (Karratha/ Regional Delivery)

Course Duration

4 Days

locationS

Delivered at one of PMV’s national training centres (Perth, Karratha & Adelaide), or at a client’s facility.

Where can I study?

Perth, Karratha & Adelaide

OBJECTIVE

  • To undertake work on Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (EEHA) that meets the requirements of AS/NZS 60079.14 and AS/NZS 60079.17.
  • To read Ex rated equipment Name plate and Certificate of Conformity
  • To select, install, test, maintain and inspection Ex equipment
  • To make an Ex d Barrier Gland
  • To obtain isolations and undertake detailed inspection of Ex installation

Scope

This qualification provides competencies to select, install, test, maintain and inspect electrical equipment in hazardous areas (EEHA) in a gas and dust atmosphere. It includes ERAC requirements for an ‘Electrician’s license’.

Target Workforce

PRE-REQUISITES

The course is post-trade training, so we usually require a current unrestricted electrical license

Training Method

Blended delivery of 60% theory and 40% practical training with equipment that you are likely to see in a typical industrial environment with electrical equipment in hazardous areas (EEHA). The course includes in-class progressive assessment; short answer tests on hazardous area fundamentals; equipment marking; equipment certification; and, device interpretation.

Training Content  

You will undergo one on one practical training with industry experienced, qualified Electrical Professional Trainers with hands on experience in installation, inspection and remediation work in Hazardous areas. The training will include inspection on purpose-built hazardous area skids in the following areas:

  • Principles of hazardous area classification;
  • Explosion-protection techniques;
  • Hazardous area standards and Codes of practice
  • Reading and understanding hazardous area classification drawings
  • Name plate reading exercise for Ex d, Ex e and Ex i
  • Reading Certificate of Conformity
  • Equipment selection, installation, breakdowns and maintenance requirements;
  • Permit to work, including safe isolation and testing procedures;
  • Making up of Ex d Barrier Gland
  • Detailed inspection on Ex e/Ex d box and Ex i loop on PMV Hazardous Areas Skids

PMV offers a small size class with flexible training to accommodate difficult rosters / work schedules.

OUTCOME

Statement of Attainment (SOA) – UEE42622 Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas- Electrical


This Statement is issued to a student who has successfully completed one or more units of competency listed below.

 

CODETITLE
UEEHA0022Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area
UEEHA0004Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment
UEEHA0020Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
UEEHA0038Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
UEEHA0025Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems
UEEHA0026Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas
UEEHA0009Plan electrical installations for hazardous areas
UEEHA0023Develop and manage periodic electrical inspection and maintenance programs for hazardous areas

In accordance with the AS/NZS 60079.14 requirement for continuing education, PMV recommends that the EEHA Installation and Maintenance competencies are refreshed every 3 years.

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Perth Campus

10/22 Shields Crescent, Booragoon, WA, 6154

Adelaide Campus

37 Greenhill Road, Wayville, SA, 5034

Karratha Campus

Unit 48, 5-15 Sharpe Ave, Karratha WA, 6714