Hazardouse Area Awareness and Inspection Course
| Goal |
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To enhance the level of knowledge and understanding regarding the standards, regulations, best practices, and inspection techniques for electrical equipment utilized in potentially flammable or explosive atmospheres, in order to increase safety awareness and practices. |
| Examination Details |
| Duration |
Two days |
| Skill Level Required |
The course is designed primarily for personnel with a background and a working knowledge of electrical installations, maintenance & inspection. However, such a background is not required and other personnel may benefit. |
| Brief Description |
The course is intended to impart a basic awareness of the standards relating to the construction, proper installation, and inspection of electrical/instrument equipment which may be exposed to a potentially flammable or explosive atmospheres. A portion of the course is devoted to teaching – and providing practical experience in – inspecting and finding faults with such equipment.
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| Course Objectives |
| At the end of the course delegates, |
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- Knowledge of applicable standards and recommended practices
- Knowledge of Area Classification and their meanings
- Understanding of the terminology and definitions associated with hazardous areas
- Knowledge of the various equipment protection concepts for use in hazardous areas
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Should be able to:
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- Identify problems with electrical equipment installed in hazardous areas with respect to the appropriate US, European and global (IEC) Standards.
- Recognize the suitability of equipment and components – i.e. cable glands – and proper installation methods for electrical equipment installed in hazardous areas
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| Topics
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- Overview of Area Classifications
- Gas Group and Temperature Classes
- Equipment Protection concepts to IEC and NEC standards
- Requirements for the selection of apparatus, cabling, gland and termination
- Inspection of equipment and systems to IEC 60079-17 Standards
- Brief overview of the ATEX Directives
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Method of Assessment
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- Course Assessment(Via OCS Evaluation Sheet)
- Continuous Assessment
- Theory Test
- Practical Test
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| Type of Certificate |
- OCS Attendance
- OCS Satisfactorily Completed
- External
- External Details
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| NB: |
- If the method of assessment is limited to self-assessment, an OCS certificate of attendance will be issued.
- Where a delegate fails to meet the formal assessment criteria, an attendance certificate will be awarded and the case discussed with the client.
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