Unit Ex003 - Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems (under development)


Scope

This Unit of Competency covers the explosion-protection aspects for installing explosionprotected and associated equipment and wiring systems. It requires the ability to match equipment with that specified for a given location, work safely, and to installation Standards and complete the necessary installation documentation. This unit of competency is based on IEC 60079-14 and any other relevant standard that apply to this Unit of Competency. For installation all types of protection must be understood

Scope limitation(s)

Competency shall be demonstrated in relation to any classified hazardous area and explosion-protection technique. Any scope limitations shall be included in the application according to OD 502.

Prerequisites

The applicant shall have the level of technical education (or equivalent) attained, relevant to the application, through documents such as College Certificates and Vocational qualifications etc.
A minimum 3 years experience in industrial electrical installation practice is required. Competence in this unit shall be assessed either concurrently with or after Unit Ex 001 – Apply basic principles of protection in explosive atmospheres.