Hazardous area installations
You can only perform hazardous area inspections if you have been accredited by the Department of Justice and Attorney-General.
You must choose one of three categories for which you meet the necessary criteria; and under which you wish to be authorised to perform the work of an accredited auditor. The categories to choose from are:
- Category 1 - flammable gases and liquids (zones 0, 1 and 2)
- Category 2 - combustible dusts (zones 20, 21 and 22)
- Category 3 - flammable gases, liquids and combustible dusts (zones 0, 1, 2, 10, 21 and 22)
If you apply to become an accredited auditor you must be able to demonstrate the necessary capabilities and meet the following performance criteria:
- Knowledge
- Skills and abilities
- Education
- Work experience
- Insurance requirements
- Conditions of office (PDF, 83 KB)
Knowledge
You should provide information that demonstrates you have developed the knowledge required to become an accredited auditor.
You should attach a statement including any supporting information that demonstrates you meet the following criteria:
- understanding and knowledge of the principles associated with classifying hazardous areas, and requirements for electrical safety standards in these areas
- knowledge of electrical equipment, and wiring installed in hazardous areas
- knowledge of specific installation requirements for the various explosion protection techniques
- possess knowledge required to assess the suitability of the electrical equipment installed in a hazardous area
- possess knowledge required to assess the suitability of the protection equipment associated with hazardous areas
- understanding of electrical inspection and auditing procedures
- an understanding and knowledge of the legislation and relevant codes.
Skills and abilities
You should provide information that demonstrates you have developed relevant skills and abilities through work experience.
You should show that you meet the following criteria:
- the ability to research, collate information, prepare reports and maintain accurate and correct records
- the demonstration of interpersonal skills for the audit process including written and verbal communication skills
- the ability to interpret and assess information and standards as applied to the relevant hazardous areas. Standards include AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules) (non-Queensland Government link) and other standards applicable to hazardous area installations and the installation of equipment in hazardous area installations
- the ability to audit an electrical installation for compliance to applicable electrical standards.
Education
You should provide supporting documentation that demonstrates you meet the following criteria:
- Successful completion within the previous two years of relevant competencies contained in the AS/NZS 4761 Competencies for Working with Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Areas (EEHA) (non-Queensland Government link), or the equivalent training and assessment framework.
- Electrical qualifications that provide a theoretical basis for experience in hazardous areas, and installation of electrical equipment and wiring systems. Electrical qualifications can be demonstrated with electrical trade or tertiary electrical qualifications.
Work experience
In addition to satisfying the educational criteria, you also need to meet the requirements for relevant work experience. This experience must include:
- Technical and installation experience with aspects of electrical installations including the interpretation of applicable standards.
- Experience in installation and equipment design associated with hazardous area electrical equipment and wiring systems.
- Experience demonstrated in utilizing and referencing applicable standards associated with hazardous areas and AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules) (non-Queensland Government link).
- Demonstrated recent experience in conducting an audit, based on audit principles gained from an external auditor training course, provided by a supervising registered training organisation.
Insurance requirements
Accredited auditors must be covered by appropriate types and levels of both public liability, and professional indemnity insurance, for the work to be performed.
If you are appointed, this insurance must be maintained for the duration of your appointment, and you must only conduct work within the scope and level of insurance held.
When completing the application form (PDF, 132KB), you should attach a copy of the certificate of currency that details the insurance under which you intend to perform the work of an accredited auditor.
In addition to all of the above requirements you also need to:
- provide all necessary proof of identity
- complete a document declaration form (PDF, 115 KB)
- provide two passport size photographs for use on your identity card if successful
- provide specimen signatures for use on your identity card if successful
- sign the declaration on the form
- include the fee as listed on the application form - cheques or money orders are to be made payable to 'The Department of Justice and Attorney-General'; credit card facilities are also available – there is a section on the application form (PDF, 132KB) for this information.
Last updated 21 July 2009
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