Unit Ex006 - Test electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres (under development)

Scope

This Unit of Competency covers testing electrical installations for explosive atmospheres. It requires the ability to select, prepare and use appropriate testing devices, work safely and to Standards and to interpret and record test results. This unit of competency is based on IEC 60079-14 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 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 Trade Credentials 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 and conducting testing of general electrical, electronic, instrumentation and/or data communication installations have been achieved.

NOTES For work on wiring and equipment operating above 1000 V a.c. or 1500 V d.c. competency in high voltage switching and safe isolation should be held.