This unit standard is intended for use in the training and assessment of people who work with electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres. This unit standard covers the explosion-protection aspects of conducting visual and close inspections of explosion-protected electrical equipment and installations. It requires the ability to work safely in a hazardous area and to identify conditions that affect the integrity of explosion-protection and document inspection findings.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of the purpose and process of visual and close inspections of electrical installations for explosive atmospheres;
- prepare for and conduct inspection of electrical installations for explosive atmospheres; and
- record inspection results.
