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PMV: Leading provider of EEHA Courses in Western Australia and South Australia

PMV: Leading provider of EEHA Courses in Western Australia and South Australia

May 11, 2023


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Experienced Electricians are responsible for selecting, installing, and maintaining electrical systems in various industries. However, working with electrical equipment in hazardous areas (EEHA) requires specific skills and knowledge to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.

PMV is provider for EEHA competency training and can assist upskill Electricians to work safely with EEHA where flammable gases, vapours, liquids, and combustible dust are present. Such sites are often found in oil and gas refineries, petrochemical plants, pharmaceutical plants, and other similar industries. Therefore, electricians working in such areas must be competent and have a thorough understanding of hazardous area classification, equipment selection, installation, inspection, and maintenance.

Types of EEHA Courses available

Various types of electrical equipment in hazardous areas (EEHA) courses are available at PMV, depending on the type of area in which competency is required. Here are some of the popular courses for electrician and engineers to work in hazardous areas:

1. UEE42622 – Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas – Electrical :

The UEE42622 course covers course covers hazardous area classification (HAC), explosion protection techniques, and Ex equipment selection. This course provides the skill and competency required for reading HAC drawings, Ex equipment name plate detail, installation, maintenance, testing and inspection of EEHA as per AS/NZS 60079.14 & 17.

This course is mandatory for electricians who wish to work in hazardous areas.

  1. EEHA Refresher Course :

EEHA Refresher course provides electricians with an update on the latest technologies, standards, and regulations for hazardous area installations as per AS/NZS 60079.14 & 17.

  1. Hazardous Areas Installation + Maintenance + Detailed Inspection (IMDI) Competency :

This course provides the skill and competency required for reading HAC drawings, Ex equipment name plate detail, installation, maintenance, testing and inspection of EEHA as per AS/NZS 60079.14 & 17.

  1. Hazardous Areas Classification and Design :

This course covers hazardous area classification (HAC) for gas and dust hazardous areas as per AS/NZS 60079.10.1 and AS/NZS 60079.10. This course covers designing and planning of EEHA, including undertaking intrinsically safe (IS) calculations and Increased safety (Ex e) Maximum Dissipation Power (PDP) calculations.

This course is recommended for electrical engineers responsible for designing responsible for classifying Hazardous Areas and designing electrical installations in hazardous areas.

  1. Hazardous Areas Design and Planning :

This course covers designing and planning of EEHA, including undertaking intrinsically safe (IS) calculations and Increased safety (Ex e) Maximum Dissipation Power (PDP) calculations. This course is recommended for electrical engineers and designers responsible for designing electrical installations in hazardous areas.

  1. Hazardous Areas Verification Dossier (HAVD) :

This course provides an overview of duties and responsibilities regarding Hazardous Area legislation and compliance and is recommended for anyone responsible for managing compliance of site hazardous areas to local regulations and AS/NZS standards.

PMV Training: Leading provider of EEHA Courses in WA and SA

PMV is one of the leading providers of EEHA courses in Perth, Karratha, and Adelaide. PMV provides a range of hazardous area training courses, including EEHA Refresher Course, Hazardous Areas Installation + Maintenance + Inspection Competency, and Hazardous Areas Compliance Verification Dossier.

PMV’s trainers are experienced professionals who have been working and consulting in the industry to make hazardous area installations safe and compliant to local regulatory requirements.