Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
UEEHA0029 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan electrical installations for hazardous areas
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | UEEHA0029 - Plan electrical installations for hazardous areas |
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Description | |||
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Learning Outcomes and Application | |||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Determine the extent of the installation |
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Element: In the absence of classification documents, arrangements are made with the appropriate person to have the area formally classified | ||||||||
Element: The extant gas zones, the gas groups and temperature classes or ignition temperatures are identified from the classification documents and any regulatory requirements | ||||||||
Element: The extent of dust zones, minimum cloud ignition temperatures and layer ignition energy are identified from the classification documents and any regulatory requirements | ||||||||
Element: Arrangements for the supply protection/control for the hazardous area installation are determined from plant design and electrical specifications taking into account existing installation arrangement | ||||||||
Element: The location of the electrical and control equipment items and routes of wiring systems for the hazardous area are determined from the plant design and electrical specifications | ||||||||
Element: Select and check equipment, wiring components and accessories |
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Element: Equipment and accessories are selected for their compliance with requirements of the relevant standards for the explosive atmosphere and zone in which they are to be installed and allowing for the equipment protection level (EPL) specified in the area classification documents | ||||||||
Element: Consideration is given to the adverse effects of external influences when selecting equipment and wiring systems as required by relevant standards | ||||||||
Element: The additional requirements for explosive atmospheres are applied to selecting electrical overload and short circuit protection devices as required by relevant standards | ||||||||
Element: Manufacturer’s data is referenced to ensure equipment selected is certified for the area classification zonings, groups and temperature limitations for the location in which equipment is to be installed | ||||||||
Element: Wiring systems, cables, glands and terminations are selected to comply with the associated protection types and installation requirements | ||||||||
Element: Certification documents for equipment received are checked to ensure they are consistent with the equipment marking and installation requirements | ||||||||
Element: Cables and accessories received are checked to ensure they are consistent with the markings and installation requirements previously determined | ||||||||
Element: Document installation plan |
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Element: The installation planning documentation is forwarded to the appropriate person for acceptance |