Enquire nowHazardous Areas Classification and Design
COST
Perth & Adelaide: $3,950
Course Duration
5 Days
locationS
Delivered at one of PMV’s national training centres (Perth & Adelaide), or at a client’s facility.
INTAKE DATES
| Name | Location | Start Date | End Date | |
| Hazardous Areas Classification and Design | PMV Booragoon | 12-Jan-26 | 16-Jan-26 | |
| Hazardous Areas Classification and Design | PMV Booragoon | 9-Feb-26 | 13-Feb-26 | |
| Hazardous Areas Classification and Design | PMV Booragoon | 16-Mar-26 | 21-Mar-26 | |
| Hazardous Areas Classification and Design | PMV Booragoon | 20-Apr-26 | 25-Apr-26 | |
| Hazardous Areas Classification and Design | PMV Booragoon | 25-May-26 | 30-May-26 | |
| Hazardous Areas Classification and Design | PMV Booragoon | 29-Jun-26 | 4-Jul-26 |
OBJECTIVE
This competency-based training program is designed to equip participants with the skills to:- Develop a Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) report and classify hazardous areas for gas/dust atmospheres.
- Design, plan, select electrical equipment in hazardous areas (EEHA) and
- Manage upkeep of the Hazardous Areas Verification Dossier (HAVD).
Target Workforce
The course targets the following personal responsible for front-end engineering and design (FEED) of the facility or its ongoing operations, maintenance and/or modification:- Electrical/Instrumentation/Process engineers
- Designers
- Planners
- EEHA Technicians
Training Content
The training includes both theory and hands-on practical elements, covering industry procedures and workplace practices. Key topics include:
- Properties of explosive gases/vapours and combustible dusts
- Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) procedures for gas and combustible dusts.
- Recommended methods for documenting the HAC
- Explosion-protection (Ex) techniques and Ex equipment selection.
- Interpreting Ex rated equipment nameplates and Certificates of Conformity.
- Interpreting the relevant standards: AS/NZS 60079.14 (Ex design, selection, and installation) AS/NZS 60079.10.1(HAC gas) AS/NZS 60079.10.2 (HAC dust).
- Developing and collating the Hazardous Areas Verification Dossier (HAVD).
- Undertaking Ex i entity calculations and Ex e Maximum Dissipation Power (MDP) calculations.
- Selecting appropriate wiring systems, cables, and cable entry termination systems including earthing requirements
OUTCOME
Participants will be eligible for various units of competency, including:
| CODE | TITLE |
|---|---|
| UEEHA0004 | Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment. |
| UEEHA0017 | Classify Hazardous Areas – Dust Atmospheres |
| UEEHA0018 | Classify Hazardous Areas – Gas Atmospheres |
| UEEHA0021 | Design explosion-protected electrical systems and Installations. |
| UEEHA0022 | Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area. |
| UEEHA0029 | Plan electrical installations for hazardous areas. |
Eligibility for Design Unit (UEEHA0021)
- Those holding an Advanced Diploma (AQF level 6) or an Engineering degree (AQF 7)
Eligibility for HAC Units (UEEHA0017 and UEEHA18)
- Those holding an Engineering degree (AQF 7)
Training Method
The training employs a blended delivery approach:
- 40% Theory and 60% Practical training.
- The practical component includes:
- independent design work and group design work
- development of HAC report for flammable gas atmosphere
- development of Hac repot for combustible dust atmosphere
- PMV Training prefers Face to Face delivery due to the intense nature of this course
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