New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Equipment in Explosive Atmospheres (Level 4)
Electrical
A course by
WITT
A qualification for electricians and technical workers who install, test, and maintain electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres, focused on statutory safety, regulatory compliance, and workplace readiness for hazardous industry environments.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
NZIHT, New Plymouth
It will take a total of 4 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Install, maintain, and test equipment
Safely install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems; maintain and attend to equipment in explosive atmospheres according to regulations.
Perform inspections and testing
Conduct systematic visual and close inspections and functional testing of explosive atmosphere electrical installations.
Apply statutory and industry standards
Apply necessary principles, procedures, and statutory requirements to safely work in explosive atmospheres.
What You're Signing Up For
This course prepares electricians, instrument technicians, and process workers to ensure workplace safety in potentially explosive environments by providing theoretical and practical knowledge needed to safely install, maintain, and test electrical equipment. The course is designed to fulfill statutory and industry requirements, particularly in oil and gas, petrochemical, and similar industries where explosive atmospheres may be present. It is nationally recognised and endorsed by the Electrical Workers Registration Board for hazardous areas endorsement.
Course Content
- Install, maintain, and test explosion-protected electrical equipment
- Attend to breakdowns and repairs in explosive atmospheres
- Conduct visual, close, and detailed inspections of electrical installations
- Understand and apply principles, procedures, and regulatory requirements for hazardous areas
- Use gas detection and safety equipment in explosive atmospheres
- Report and document the integrity and compliance of installations
- Self-directed learning and site-based evidence gathering
What you need to know first
New Zealand Registered Electrician
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Electrical
Oil and gas
Petrochemical
Dairy industries
Industrial safety
Future employment opportunities might be
Work as an electrician in hazardous/explosive atmospheres