PMV: Leading provider of EEHA Courses

Experienced electricians play a vital role in the selection, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems across diverse industries. However, when it comes to handling electrical equipment in hazardous areas (EEHA), specialized knowledge and skills are essential to ensure the safety of both personnel and equipment.

PMV offers comprehensive EEHA competency training, serving as a valuable resource for electricians seeking to enhance their capabilities in working safely with EEHA environments that involve flammable gases, vapors, liquids, and combustible dust. These environments are frequently encountered in sectors such as oil and gas refineries, petrochemical plants, pharmaceutical facilities, and similar industries. Consequently, electricians operating in such settings must possess competence and a thorough understanding of hazardous area classification, equipment selection, installation, inspection, and maintenance protocols.

Through PMV's EEHA training program, electricians gain the expertise necessary to navigate hazardous areas effectively, ensuring adherence to the highest safety standards. By enabling electricians to upskill in EEHA practices, PMV contributes to the overall safety and reliability of electrical systems in hazardous environments.

Types of EEHA Courses available

Various types of electrical equipment in hazardous areas (EEHA) courses are available at PMV, depending on the type of area in which competency is required. Here are some of the popular courses for electrician and engineers to work in hazardous areas:

1. UEE42620 – Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas – Electrical :

The UEE42620 course encompasses essential topics such as hazardous area classification (HAC), explosion protection techniques, and selection of Ex equipment. By completing this course, participants acquire the necessary skills and competency to effectively interpret HAC drawings, comprehend Ex equipment nameplate information, and confidently undertake tasks related to the installation, maintenance, testing, and inspection of electrical equipment in hazardous areas (EEHA) in accordance with AS/NZS 60079.14 and 17 standards.

For electricians aspiring to work in hazardous areas, undertaking this course is a mandatory requirement. It equips them with the knowledge and expertise needed to operate safely within these environments while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

2. EEHA Refresher Course :

The EEHA Refresher course is designed to offer electricians an opportunity to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in technologies, standards, and regulations concerning hazardous area installations, aligning with the guidelines outlined in AS/NZS 60079.14 and 17. This course serves as a valuable platform for electricians to refresh their knowledge and ensure they are well-informed about the most current practices and requirements within the field of hazardous area work.

3. Hazardous Areas Installation + Maintenance + Detailed Inspection (IMDI) Competency :

This course provides the skill and competency required for reading HAC drawings, Ex equipment name plate detail, installation, maintenance, testing and inspection of EEHA as per AS/NZS 60079.14 & 17.

4. Hazardous Areas Classification and Design :

The course provides comprehensive coverage of hazardous area classification (HAC) for both gas and dust hazardous areas, adhering to the guidelines specified in AS/NZS 60079.10.1 and AS/NZS 60079.10. It encompasses essential aspects such as designing and planning of electrical equipment in hazardous areas (EEHA), including the essential skills of conducting intrinsically safe (IS) calculations and Increased safety (Ex e) Maximum Dissipation Power (PDP) calculations.

This course is highly recommended for electrical engineers who hold responsibility for hazardous area classification and the design of electrical installations within hazardous areas. By attending this course, electrical engineers can enhance their competence and proficiency in effectively classifying hazardous areas and devising appropriate electrical solutions that align with the latest industry standards and regulations.

5. Hazardous Areas Design and Planning :

This course covers designing and planning of EEHA, including undertaking intrinsically safe (IS) calculations and Increased safety (Ex e) Maximum Dissipation Power (PDP) calculations. This course is recommended for electrical engineers and designers responsible for designing electrical installations in hazardous areas.

6. Hazardous Areas Verification Dossier (HAVD) :

This course provides an overview of duties and responsibilities regarding Hazardous Area legislation and compliance and is recommended for anyone responsible for managing compliance of site hazardous areas to local regulations and AS/NZS standards.

PMV Training: Leading provider of EEHA Courses in WA and SA

PMV is one of the leading providers of EEHA courses in Perth, Karratha, and Adelaide. PMV provides a range of hazardous area training courses, including EEHA Refresher Course, Hazardous Areas Installation + Maintenance + Inspection Competency, and Hazardous Areas Compliance Verification Dossier.

PMV’s trainers are experienced professionals who have been working and consulting in the industry to make hazardous area installations safe and compliant to local regulatory requirements.