Unit Ex 010 - Perform audit inspection of
electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres
Scope
This Unit of Competency covers the explosion-protection aspects of conducting an audit of an
electrical installation. It requires the ability to verify whether an installation complies with the
relevant hazardous area Standards for that installation and includes the verification of design
and certification documentation (verification dossier), maintenance, overhaul and repair, work
safety, inspection against Standards and reporting of audit results.
This unit of competency is based on IEC 60079-14 & IEC 60079-17 and any other relevant
standards that may apply.
Assessment of training and competence:
Each applicant will be required to demonstrate their competency through theoretical tests relevant to the competency applied for:
A rigorous theoretical exam will take the form of both Selected Response and Constructed Response questions. The duration of a knowledge test shall be based on the following:
- Selected Response Questions - 2 minutes per answer
- Constructed Response Questions - 3 minutes per short answer, 5 minutes per extended answer and 3 minutes per calculation.
Units of Competency | No. of Questions per exam | Theoretical Exam | Practical Exam Time | ||
Section A (100%) | Section B (Selected Response) | Section C (Constructed Response) | |||
Unit Ex 010 – Perform audit inspection of electrical installations in or associated with explosive atmospheres | 13 | 37 | 30 | 3 Hours & 40 mins | N/A |