ASNZS 4761 1 2018 AustralianNew Zealand Standard Competencies

AS/NZS 4761. 1 : 2018 Australian/New Zealand Standard Competencies for working with electrical equipment for hazardous areas (EEHA) Part 1: Competency Standards 1

AS/NZS 4761. 1: 2018 — About this edition This edition of the Standard is a complete revision of the 2008 edition while maintaining the same purpose, that is: • Specifying the competencies required for persons to work with electrical equipment and installations associated with explosive atmospheres. • That competencies cover only the explosion-protection aspects for designated work activities in the following functions; • Producing, processing or servicing functions in a hazardous area. • Installing and maintaining explosion-protected equipment and systems in hazardous areas • Overhauling, repairing and modifying explosion-protected equipment. • Developing/designing and maintaining explosion-protection strategies. 2

AS/NZS 4761. 1: 2018 — Revision process Revised in consultation with: • Members of other AS/NZS hazardous area and mining committees. • Industry experts with experience in the use of the previous editions. Other influencing factors : • Australian/New Zealand adoption of the IEC series of standards for explosive atmospheres. • Interest from other countries for access to competencies for hazardous areas. 3

AS/NZS 4761. 1: 2018 —Main features of this edition • Updated competency units that reflect the current needs of industry. • Information arranged for easier access by the users. • Clarification of precondition for assessment. • Competency and assessment requirements and evidence of competency for each unit are contained under a single main clause. • Each competency unit includes cross references between competency criteria and evidence. • Required evidence focuses on that expected of a competent person and not on the learning process. 4

AS/NZS 4761. 1: 2018 — Application • The Standard is intended for use by: Bodies certifying competency of persons; Bodies certifying overhaul and repair workshops; Enterprises establishing the required competencies of personnel; Organizations developing competency and assessment standards for a given jurisdiction; • Organizations developing assessment resources; • Organizations developing resources, training and/or training programs; • Individuals seeking to determine their own level on competence. • • 5