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Overview

EEHA Training Sydney offers participants the opportunity to attain nationally recognised competencies that meet the requirements of AS/NZS 4761 Competencies for working with electrical equipment for hazardous areas (EEHA).

EEHA Training Sydney provides a licensed electrical worker with the specialised skills and knowledge required to perform installation, maintenance, testing and inspection of electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres.

Duration

5 Days

Location

Training is delivered face-to-face at our training facilities or can be arranged at an EEHA Sydney facility.

Price

$2,400 GST Exempt
Payment: Please note that until payment is received, your booking is not fully secured.

Payment Options include:

Bank Transfer/Direct Deposit, or Credit Card (up to $1,500) or;
A valid Purchase Order for the total Course Fee amount (with the full amount listed).

Competency Training will hold an initial deposit of $1,500. The remaining balance of the course fee is to be paid in the following installment upon the course commencement date as stipulated within this course booking confirmation and your invoice.

Dates

Course Outline

The Installation and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas course covers the following topics in detail:

Equipment installation requirements
Legal requirements and Australian Standards
Principles of hazardous areas classification
Procedures for breakdowns and maintenance
Testing procedures
Visual inspection
Detailed inspection
Record keeping
Access and permit procedures for use in hazardous areas
Explosion-protection techniques, including:

Dust protection by enclosure (Ex tD)
Flameproof (Ex d)
Increased Safety (Ex e)
Intrinsic Safety (Ex i)
Pressurisation (Ex p)
Ventilation (Ex v)
Encapsulation (Ex m)
Non-Sparking (Ex n)
Oil Immersion (Ex o)
Powder Filling (Ex q)
Special Protection (Ex s)
Mixed Techniques

Practical activities are conducted on training boards that have been developed in conjunction with NHP Electrical Engineering Products, a leading supplier of electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres.

Course Brochure

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Outcomes

Units of Competency

UEEHA0020 Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
UEEHA0038 Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
UEEHA0022 Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area
UEEHA0004Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment
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

Some of the Units of Competency associated with the EEHA course have pre-requisites that need to be met before issuance of those Units of Competency

These pre-requisites can be met by individuals providing:

An appropriate Cert III in Electrotechnology; or
An appropriate Australian/New Zealand Electrical License; or
Providing a Test-amur listing the required pre-requisite Units of Competency

Units that require pre-requisite evidence are:

*UEEHA0038 Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
*UEEHA0020 Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
*UEEHA0022 Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area
*UEEHA0025 Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems
*UEEHA0026 Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas

If a student does not meet the pre-requisites as listed above, they will receive a Statement of Attainment for the following units:

UEEHA0004 Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment
UEECD0011 Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance. program processes
UEECO0002 Maintain documentation.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for electrical workers, technicians and engineers involved with installing and maintaining electrical equipment in hazardous areas.

Course Pathway Options

HAZARDOUS AREAS CLASSIFICATION AND DESIGN

This course provides a Licensed Electrician with the necessary prerequisites to attend Competency Training’s Hazardous Areas Classification and Design Course and attain all units of competency.

UEE42622 CERTIFICATE IV IN HAZARDOUS AREAS – ELECTRICAL

On successful attainment of the course units, participants who hold a UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (or unrestricted electrical licence) can enrol in the UEE42622 Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas – Electrical with Competency Training, and complete the remaining four core units by Recognition of Prior Learning. Participants are provided with a Recognition of Prior Learning Kit, to be completed in their own time, with the assistance of our knowledgeable trainers and assessors.

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The trainer was an extremely knowledgeable instructor. His delivery of the course was outstanding and he is very friendly and approachable.

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The overall experience with Competency Training was excellent, very professional. From our original inquiry, arranging technical training, to completion was seamless.

(On-site Course Delivery)

Fantastic course content led by a great teacher. Very happy, and I feel that I have learnt a lot in the week.

(EEHA Student)

There is more than enough in the course content to make sure we walk away qualified.

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Was a great teacher and a very friendly people person, will be recommending courses to my company.

(EEHA Student)

I have left the course feeling a lot more confident in my abilities to complete my EEHA responsibilities at site. There was a lot of content but our trainer delivered it in a way that was not overwhelming.

(EEHA Student)

Great course. Will highly recommend to other staff. Trainer was great and very welcoming.

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