Our Training and Assessment program is designed to equip personnel with the knowledge, skills, and competency to inspect, maintain, and support explosion-protected electrical equipment in compliance with the IECEx Scheme and AS/NZS 3800. It includes tailored modules for equipment used in Underground In Seam (UIS) and Surface In Seam (SIS) directional drilling operations—critical to methane drainage, gas management, and production efficiency in underground coal mines.
Key Inclusions:
Overview of hazardous zones and explosion protection techniques (e.g. Ex d, Ex i, Ex e).
Structure and requirements of the IECEx Certification Scheme and AS/NZS 3800 repair and overhaul standard.
Understanding Group I mining-specific classifications and applicable coal mine safety regulations (e.g. WHS (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation).
Training in conducting initial, periodic, and sample inspections of Ex-certified instruments and assemblies.
Practical instruction on identifying:
Use of Ex-rated inspection tools and interpretation of equipment datasheets and certification markings.
Step-by-step processes for compliant repair and overhaul, including documentation and traceability.
Understanding permissible and non-permissible repairs under AS/NZS 3800.
Exposure to workshop and field-based procedures, including the role of certified overhaul facilities.
Specialised modules on the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of:
Fault isolation in telemetry systems including signal loss, voltage drop, or grounding issues in long cable runs.
Best practices for installation, handling, and Ex compliance of UIS and SIS cabling and junction boxes.
Training on accessing, interpreting, and using remote diagnostic tools and system telemetry.
Use of SCADA/PLC interface data to detect trends, anomalies, or equipment degradation.
Responding to alerts and engaging remote support channels for safe decision-making.
On-site or simulated assessments of:
Competency-based evaluation aligned with units of competency such as:
Issuance of formal assessment records and competency sign-offs by qualified assessors.
Training on mine-specific maintenance protocols, tagging systems, and safety management plans (SMPs).
Instruction in the use of digital inspection tools, asset registers, and field service report templates.
Scheduled refresher training to meet ongoing competency requirements and keep pace with:
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