Unit Ex005 - Overhaul and repair of explosion-protected equipment (under development)

Scope

This Unit of Competency covers the explosion-protection aspects of overhauling and repairing explosion-protected equipment both at a craftsperson (operative) level and as the responsible person for verifying compliance after such overhaul and/or repair. For the operative it requires the ability to identify and select authorized components, follow repair specifications to effect the overhaul/repair of equipment and complete repair documentation. For the Responsible Person it requires the ability to establish and document the level of work required, arranging for the overhaul/repair to be carried out, verify compliance of overhauled/repaired equipment and complete the necessary documentation. This unit of competency is based on IEC 60079-19 and any other relevant standards that may apply.

Scope limitation(s)

Competency shall be demonstrated in relation to any classified hazardous area and explosion-protection techniques. The scope limitations will clearly state the Unit of Competency applies for either an Operative or a Responsible person. Any other 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 Trade Credentials etc. For an operative a minimum 3 years experience in the overhaul and repair of general electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment relevant to the scope of the unit of competency being applied for taking into account the scope limitations. For a responsible person a minimum 3 years experience in the servicing of Ex electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment relevant to the scope of the unit of competency being applied for taking into account the scope limitations.

Competence in this unit shall be assessed either concurrently with or after Unit Ex 001 – Apply basic principles of protection in explosive atmospheres and competencies in the overhaul and repair of general electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment have been achieved.