PMV Training

STATE FUNDED TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR

UEE42622
CERTIFICATE IV IN
HAZARDOUS AREAS ELECTRICAL 

COST

$641.52

(WA RTO 51178)

Course Duration

6 days

locationS

Perth & karratha

(we can deliver on site

up to client request)

Government Funding Available!

The West Australian Government is offering substantial funding for qualified electricians interested in pursuing the UEE42622 – Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas Electrical, a specialised electrical training program. Eligible electricians, students, and individuals who meet specific requirements can take advantage of the state funding to complete the course.  The government has chosen to fund only the most exceptional training programs to guarantee that the people of Western Australia obtain top-notch education and are equipped to obtain employment and make valuable contributions to the Australian economy.  With the assistance of WA funding, certain courses will be available at a significant discount, making it easier for individuals to access these training courses.

*Training cost will be charged in compliance with VET Fees and Charges Policy 2024.

*The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees.

Eligibility Check

  • Unrestricted electrical licence
  • Drivers License
  • Proof of Australian citizenship or Permanent Residency
  • Proof of WA residency – 2x different bills in your name (e.g., utilities/rates/phone/car rego etc)

Scope

Hazardous Areas Electrical qualification offers individuals the necessary skills to choose, install, test, maintain, on hazardous sites with gas and dust atmospheres. It covers the ERAC specifications for an “Electrician’s Licence.”  

Course Aim:

On course completion, students will receive UEE42622 Cert IV in Hazardous Areas Electrical. Students who have successfully completed all the units of competency in the training package (see https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/UEE42622) and have an unrestricted electrical license issued by a state or territory will be awarded the complete qualification. Further units like UEECD0011 and UEECO0002 are only available from PMV upon request as they are not included in the standard training offering. Additional charges may apply (fee-for-service only) for these units.

  • This course will allow you to carry out EEHA (Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas) work that complies with AS/NZS 60079.14 and AS/NZS 60079.17.
  • You’ll be able to read Ex-rated equipment Nameplates and Conformity certificates.
  • You’ll learn to select, install, test, upkeep, and inspect the Ex Equipment.
  • You’ll be able to build an Ex d Barrier Gland.
  • You can also obtain isolations and carry out a thorough evaluation of the Ex installation through this course.

Training Approach  

This course includes a hybrid training method of 60% theory and 40% practical training with EEHA equipment that you will likely see in a typical hazardous industrial environment – oil, gas and mineral processing industry. It also includes in-class progressive assessment, short answer tests on hazardous area fundamentals, equipment marking, equipment certification, and device interpretation.  

INTAKE DATES



*Alternative dates for training in Karratha may be arranged; please get in touch with the office to discuss.

Course Aim:

On course completion, students will receive UEE42622 Cert IV in Hazardous Areas Electrical. Students who have successfully completed all the units of competency in the training package (see link) and have an unrestricted electrical license issued by a state or territory will be awarded the complete qualification. Further units like UEECD0011 and UEECO0002 are only available from PMV upon request because they are not included in the standard training offering. Additional charges may apply (fee-for-service only) for these units.

  • This course will allow you to carry out EEHA (Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas) work that complies with AS/NZS 60079.14 and AS/NZS 60079.17.
  • You’ll be able to read Ex-rated equipment Nameplates and Conformity certificates.
  • You’ll learn to select, install, test, upkeep, and inspect the Ex Equipment.
  • You’ll be able to build an Ex d Barrier Gland.
  • You can also obtain isolations and carry out a thorough evaluation of the Ex installation through this course.

Scope

Hazardous Areas Electrical qualification offers individuals the necessary skills to choose, install, test, maintain, on hazardous sites with gas and dust atmospheres. It covers the ERAC specifications for an “Electrician’s Licence.”  

Training Approach  

This course includes a hybrid training method of 60% theory and 40% practical training with EEHA equipment that you will likely see in a typical hazardous industrial environment – oil, gas and mineral processing industry. It also includes in-class progressive assessment, short answer tests on hazardous area fundamentals, equipment marking, equipment certification, and device interpretation.  

Funding may be available for eligible participants (WA only).

Priority Industry Training is available from the Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD), through PIT Funding we are able to offer a heavily subsidised price on priority qualifications to prepare participants to take up jobs in skilled occupations that are in high demand across Western Australia.

Cost: $641.52*

Duration: 6 days of training

Use the enquiry form to contact us for more details.

*Training cost will be charged in compliance with VET Fees and Charges Policy 2024.

*The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees.

WA funding electrical-instrumentation-courses

Funded through National RTO #51178

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

  • Principles and classification;
  • Explosion-protection techniques;
  • 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 and safe isolations and testing;
  • 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 advises updating the EEHA Installation and Maintenance competencies every three years as per the AS/NZS 60079.14 requirement for ongoing education. PMV also provides EEHA Refresher training.

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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