This course is suitable for personnel with electrical, instrument or mechanical background within industry who require a basic understanding of explosion protection equipment and systems.
Prerequisites
None required
Objective
This competence-based course, is designed to give an introduction to hazardous area concepts for the use of electrical equipment. The course gives an overview of the protection methods and selection, installation, inspection and maintenance as per the requirements of the NEC 500, NEC 505 and IEC.
Course content
Delegates who successfully complete this course will acquire the following knowledge and skills:
• Equipment & area classification
• Ignition properties
• NEMA Enclosure Types
• Explosion proof
• Pressurization
• Intrinsic safety systems
• Hermetically sealed protection
• Oil immersion
• Encapsulation
• Restricted breathing
• NEMA 250 & Ingress protection
• Conduit systems, cable types, glanding
• Inspections, maintenance for electrical and instrumentation
• Written Assessment
Exam
Delegates will be assessed against the Learning Outcomes specified in the Content Section using direct observation and oral and/or written questions as appropriate. Delegates will be required to undertake a written test. The pass mark for this course is 80%.
Should a delegate encounter challenges to meet these Learning Outcomes, RON shall provide additional coaching as an opportunity to meet those requirements
