This unit of competence covers the explosion-protection aspects for installing explosion-protected and associated equipment and wiring systems. It requires the ability to match equipment with that specified for a given location, work safely, and to installation standards and complete the necessary installation documentation. This unit of competence is based on IEC 60079-14 and any other relevant standard that apply to this unit of competence.
PREREQUISITES – The applicant shall have the level of technical education (or equivalent) attained, relevant to the application, through documents such as college certificates and vocational qualifications etc. For an operative a minimum 3 years’ experience in industrial electrical installation practice. For a responsible person a minimum 3 years’ experience in Ex industrial electrical installation practice relevant to the scope of the unit of competence being applied for taking into account the scope limitations. Competence in this unit shall be assessed either concurrently with or after unit 001.