The Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas – Electrical provides licensed electricians with a pathway to a nationally recognised qualification relevant to their work in explosive atmospheres.
This qualification provides competencies related to the selection, installation, maintenance, inspection and testing of explosion-protected equipment and systems for control and monitoring of plant and processes.
- Duration
- 5 Days intensive face-to-face training, plus a self-paced Recognition of Prior Learning process.
- Cost
- $3200.00 inc GST Corporate Course – contact us for course costings
- Delivered by
RTO 31299
Who should attend
This qualification is designed for electrical workers involved with installation, maintenance testing and inspections of electrical equipment in hazardous areas. It enables personnel to gain a nationally recognised qualification that is relevant to their workplace requirements.
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This qualification provides competencies related to the selection, installation, maintenance, inspection and testing of explosion-protected equipment and systems for control and monitoring of plant and processes.
Certificate IV in Hazardous areas – Electrical
The Installation and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas course covers the following topics in detail:
- Legal requirements and Australian Standards
- Principles of hazardous areas classification
- Explosion-protection techniques
- Equipment installation requirements
- Procedures for breakdowns and maintenance
- Testing procedures
- Visual inspection
- Detailed inspection
- Record keeping
- Access and permit procedures for use in hazardous areas
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING KIT:
This kit is provided on confirmation of enrolment and provides guidance for the process of gathering evidence in support of the assessment application. The kit contains questions and recommended documents for submission to provide the assessor with sufficient evidence to determine whether the student is competent in these units.
COMPLETION OF THE QUALIFICATION:
This qualification is made up of 6 core units and a range of elective units of competency.
In order to complete the full Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas – Electrical qualification, you will need to:
- Provide Competency Training with a copy of your UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology or equivalent.
- Successfully complete a 5-day Installation and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas course (8 units).
- Successfully complete the Recognition of Prior Learning kit to demonstrate competency in 4 core units.
All components must be successfully completed before the qualification can be issued.
Units
RPL component:
- UEECD0010 Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
- UEECD0024 Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures
- UEECD0027 Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
- UEERE0015 Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures
Block training component:
- UEEHA0004 Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment
- UEEHA0022 Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area
- UEEHA0038 Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
- UEEHA0020 Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
- UEEHA0025 Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems
- UEEHA0026 Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas
- UEECD0011 Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes
- UEECO0002 Maintain documentation
Prerequisites
The entry requirement for this qualification is:
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
or
a current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
Contact us for more information or to discuss your eligibility to enrol in the course.
