This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification covers competencies to assess and manage risk associated with hazardous areas, design and validate/evaluate explosion-protection aspects of electrical and instrument systems, audit explosion-protected installations and provide explosion-protection technical advice/sales.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
18 months – 2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Apply industry and community standards to engineering activities | Core |
| Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems | Core |
| Apply methods to maintain currency of industry developments | Core |
| Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems | Core |
| Classify areas where a combustible dust hazard may arise | Core |
| Classify areas where flammable gas or vapour hazards may arise | Core |
| Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report | Core |
| Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area | Core |
| Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects | Core |
| Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector | Core |
| Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment | Core |
| Establish and follow a competency development plan in an electrotechnology engineering discipline | Core |
| Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures | Core |
| Manage continuous supervision inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas | Core |
| Manage large electrical projects | Core |
| Manage risk in electrotechnology activities | Core |
| Plan large electrical projects | Core |
| Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits | Core |
| Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits | Core |
| Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems | Core |
| Use engineering applications software on personal computers | Core |
| Write specifications for electrical engineering projects | Core |
| Analyse materials for suitability in electrical equipment | Elective |
| Analyse static and dynamic parameters of electrical equipment | Elective |
| Assess the fitness-for-purpose of explosion-protected equipment | Elective |
| Conduct a conformity assessment review of explosion-protected equipment | Elective |
| Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas | Elective |
| Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas | Elective |
| Contribute to risk management in electrotechnology systems | Elective |
| Design explosion-protected electrical systems and installations | Elective |
| Design gas detection systems | Elective |
| Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs | Elective |
| Develop and manage periodic electrical inspection and maintenance programs for hazardous areas | Elective |
| Develop detailed and complex drawings for electrical systems using CAD systems | Elective |
| Develop engineering solution for synchronous machine and control problems | Elective |
| Develop engineering solutions for d.c. machine and control problems | Elective |
| Develop engineering solutions for induction machine and control problems | Elective |
| Develop plant documentation | Elective |
| Establish innovative work environments | Elective |
| Estimate electrotechnology projects | Elective |
| Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus | Elective |
| Facilitate continuous improvement | Elective |
| Implement information and knowledge management systems | Elective |
| Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems | Elective |
| Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas | Elective |
| Manage contract variations | Elective |
| Manage people performance | Elective |
| Manage team effectiveness | Elective |
| Perform compliance audits of hazardous areas and related electrical installation | Elective |
| Plan electrical installations for hazardous areas | Elective |
| Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects | Elective |
| Provide engineering solutions for uses of materials and thermodynamic effects | Elective |
| Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type flameproof (Ex d) | Elective |
| Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type Group III ('t') | Elective |
| Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type increased safety (Ex e) | Elective |
| Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type intrinsically safe (Ex i) | Elective |
| Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type pressurised (Ex p) | Elective |
| Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected rotating machines | Elective |
| Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems | Elective |
Job prospects
The Advanced Diploma of Engineering - Explosion protection sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
Training providers delivering Advanced Diploma of Engineering - Explosion protection
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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MOXI Pty Ltd (RTO code 51160)
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Project Management Vision Pty Ltd (RTO code 52698)
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School of Engineering in Australia (RTO code 51178)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
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There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
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What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.