UEE42622 – Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas – Electrical
Course Overview
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.
Price
| $TBA | Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas – Electrical |
Payment: Please note that until payment is received, your booking is not fully secured.
Payment Options include:
- Bank Transfer/Direct Debit, 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 instalment upon the course commencement date as stipulated within this course booking confirmation and your invoice.
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Dates
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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. A number of the core units are credit transfers from your prior qualification.
- 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.
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UNITS OF COMPETENCY
The following units are outcomes of Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas - Electrical:
UEECO0002
Maintain documentation
UEEHA0004
Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment
UEECD0011
Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes
UEEHA0020*
Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
UEEHA0022*
Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous areas
UEEHA0025*
Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems
UEEHA0026*
Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas
UEEHA0038*
Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
*Student must meet the pre-requisite unit requirements.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING UNITS:
The following Core units are assessed by Recognition of Prior Learning:
UEECD0010
Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
UEECD0024
Implement and monitor energy sector OHS 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
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.
If you do not hold the following units you will need to complete the pre-requites training prior to enrolment in the course:
- UEEHA0022 Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area
- 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
- UEEHA0038 Conduct a visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
Contact us for more information or to discuss your eligibility to enrol in the course.
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.
