Advanced Diploma of Engineering Explosion protection

Scope

This qualification provides competencies to assess and manage risk associated with hazardous areas, design and validate/evaluate explosion protection aspects of electrical and instrument systems, audit explosion-protected installations and provide explosion protection technical advice/sales.


Subjects

Completion requirements

The requirements for awarding this qualification are that the following are successfully achieved:

All of the Core competency standard units;

The required number of Stream Core competency standard units;

The required number of Elective competency standard units as prescribed in the respective Schedule; and

All the required pre-requisite competency standard units have been met as required.

Note: add topic UEENEEG005B - Those holding an 'Unrestricted Electricians Licence or equivalent issued in an Australian State or Territory meet the requirements of this unit and its pre-requisite requirements.

Core Competency Standard Units

All Core competency standard units to be achieved

add topic UEENEEE001B

Apply OHS practices in the workplace

add topic UEENEEE002B

Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components

add topic UEENEEE003B

Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits

add topic UEENEEE004B

Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits

add topic UEENEEE005B

Fix and secure equipment

add topic UEENEEE007B

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals

add topic UEENEEE008B

Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage circuits

add topic UEENEEE017B

Implement and monitor OHS policies and procedures

add topic UEENEEE024C

Compile and produce an electrotechnology report

add topic UEENEEE033B

Document occupational hazards and risks in electrical work

add topic UEENEEE038B

Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan

add topic UEENEEE071B

Write specifications for electrical engineering projects

add topic UEENEEG001B

Solve problems in electromagnetic circuits

add topic UEENEEG002B

Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage circuits

add topic UEENEEG003B

Install wiring and accessories for low voltage circuits

add topic UEENEEG004B

Install low voltage electrical apparatus and associated equipment

add topic UEENEEG005B

Verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations

add topic UEENEEG007B

Select and arrange equipment for general electrical installations

add topic UEENEEG008B

Find and repair faults in electrical apparatus and circuits

add topic UEENEEG009B

Develop and connect control circuits

add topic UEENEEG047B

Provide computational solutions to power engineering problems

add topic UEENEEG048B

Solve problems in complex multiple path power circuits

add topic UEENEEG049B

Solve problems in complex polyphase power circuits

add topic UEENEEM042A

Conduct visual inspection of hazardous areas installations

add topic UEENEEM052A

Classify hazardous areas gas atmospheres

add topic UEENEEM053A

Classify hazardous areas dust atmospheres

Stream Core Competency Standard Units

At least 1 of the following competency standard units to be achieved

add topic BSBMGT502B

Manage people performance

add topic BSBINM501A

Manage an information or knowledge management system

add topic BSBMGT516C

Facilitate continuous improvement

add topic BSBINN502A

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

add topic BSBWOR502B

Ensure team effectiveness

Elective Competency Standard Units

In accordance with Schedules 3, 4, 5 and 6 which form an integral part of this qualification, achieve a Unit Strand Total of at least 46 of which at least 14 shall be selected from Schedule 6, and at least 14 from Schedule 5, and not more than 7 from schedule 4 as specified.

Note: 1. Pre-requisite pathways shall be identified and met for all elective units selected.

2. In selecting elective units considerations to career planning advice should be given to units that form part of a pre-requisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies or qualification at a higher level.

3. Registered training organisations shall also provide information related to the relevant pathway(s) that may be taken to achieve paraprofessional status ("associate membership") with a professional engineering membership organisation.

4. It is recommended that consideration be given to selecting from the following Units in meeting the elective requirements for this qualification:

add topic UEENEEM078A Manage compliance of hazardous areas

add topic UEENEEM047A Develop and manage maintenance programs for hazardous areas electrical equipment coal mining

add topic UEENEEM048A Develop and manage maintenance programs for hazardous areas electrical equipment gas atmospheres

add topic UEENEEM049A Develop and manage maintenance programs for hazardous areas electrical equipment dust atmospheres

add topic UEENEEM050A Develop and manage maintenance programs for hazardous areas electrical equipment pressurisation

add topic UEENEEM057A Design explosion-protected electrical systems and installations gas atmospheres

add topic UEENEEM058A Design explosion-protected electrical systems and installations dust atmospheres

add topic UEENEEM059A Design explosion-protected electrical systems and installations pressurisation

add topic UEENEEM064A Conduct audit of hazardous areas installations coal mining

add topic UEENEEM065A Conduct audit of hazardous areas installations gas atmospheres

add topic UEENEEM066A Conduct audit of hazardous areas installations dust atmospheres

add topic UEENEEM067A Assess the fitness-for-purpose of hazardous areas explosion-protected equipment coal mining

add topic UEENEEM068A Assess the fitness-for-purpose of hazardous areas explosion-protected equipment gas atmospheres

add topic UEENEEM069A Assess the fitness-for-purpose of hazardous areas explosion-protected equipment dust atmospheres

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Entry Requirements

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Licensing Information

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Employability Skills

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