Explosive Atmospheres / Hazardous Areas
Electrical
A course by
WITT
An eight-hour workshop designed to provide essential knowledge of explosive atmospheres and hazardous areas, focusing on electrical requirements, hazards, and safety practices as per NZQA unit standard 5929.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Core skills this course teaches
Identify hazardous areas
Recognize and classify areas that present a risk of explosion or other hazards.
Explain the properties of hazardous materials
Understand and articulate properties such as flammability, explosiveness, and reactivity, and their implications for workplace safety.
Identify and describe sources of ignition
Be able to locate and explain potential ignition sources that may be present in hazardous areas.
What You're Signing Up For
This short course imparts critical knowledge for identifying and working within explosive atmospheres and hazardous areas, with particular emphasis on classifying hazardous zones, understanding hazardous materials, and the relevant duties, standards, and regulations. Students cover practical skills for identifying hazards, sources of ignition, classification of apparatus, and legal compliance. Successful participants will achieve NZQA Unit Standard 5929.
Course Content
- Classification of hazardous areas and types of hazards
- Classifying electrical apparatus for use in hazardous areas
- Protection methods
- Properties of hazardous materials: flammable, non-flammable, and reactive materials
- Upper and lower explosive limit, flash point, ignition temperature
- Sources of hazardous materials data
- Standards, regulations, and codes of practice
- Legal responsibilities in hazardous areas
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Electrical Safety
Hazardous Area Compliance
Construction
Engineering
Future employment opportunities might be
Electrical worker in hazardous areas
Compliance in hazardous site operation