AS/NZS2290 – AS/NZS 2290.1 Introduction Inspection & Maint – For Hazard Area Electrical Equipment for Coal Mines

To give learners the skills, knowledge & attitude to
• report on the integrity of explosion-protected equipment in a hazardous area
• attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas – coal mining
• install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems – coal mining
• maintain equipment in hazardous areas – coal mining
• conduct testing of hazardous areas installations – coal mining
• conduct visual & detailed inspection of hazardous areas installations – coal mining

This course consists of National Units of Competency.
At the completion the course, if the learner complies with all the course prerequisites & is deemed competent they will receive a Statement of Attainment for the competencies listed.

Scope

This Competency Standard Unit covers the explosion-protection aspects of plant and machinery operation or maintenance. It requires the ability to visually identify any damage or deterioration of explosion-protected equipment, monitor equipment and plant in relation to changes in the explosion hazard and to follow procedures to limit the risk of an explosion.

• A representative body of work performance
• Written assessment
• Pratcical assessment

Certificate III Electrical/Electronic’s

Competence in this unit shall be assessed either concurrently with or after competence in Unit, Report on the integrity of explosion-protected equipment in hazardous areas , and competencies in the installation of electrical, electronic, instrumentation and/or data communication equipment and wiring systems have been achieved at AQF 3 or NQF 4 level or equivalent

The training room is a “clean clothes” area only, enclosed footwear at all times. Practical assessments may be conducted in a workshop environment, appropriate PPE, including eye protection; high vis clothing & steel capped safety boots may be required.

The course is conducted by a qualified trainer and is held at our facilities or yours. Each of our trainer led courses is skill-based and covers a range of certification requirements.