Electrical Engineering Manager, Underground
Underground brings different risks. This intensive, fast-tracked 3-day program builds the explosion-protection and electrical leadership skills the role demands.
GST-free
Course Overview
Advanced, practical training for professionals stepping into underground electrical leadership. You will cover explosion-protected equipment, hazardous-area inspection, mine layout planning and emergency protocols, condensed into a fast-tracked 3-day format built for people already working in the industry.
Entry Requirements
- No mandatory prerequisites, but an electrical trade or engineering background is strongly recommended
- Prior surface mining experience, for example EEM Surface
- Industry experience in mining or heavy industry
- WHS knowledge and familiarity with mining processes
- Some units may carry their own prerequisites, confirm your eligibility with our team
Learning Outcomes
- Establish and maintain risk management systems for underground operations.
- Plan and manage large electrical projects underground.
- Inspect, install and maintain explosion-protected equipment to standard.
- Apply ventilation, gas detection and emergency protocols on-site.
Units of Competency
View all 17 units of competency
- RIIRIS601EEstablish and maintain risk management systems
- UEECD0029Plan electrotechnology projects
- UEECD0013Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs
- UEEEL0015Manage large electrical projects
- RIIRAI609DEstablish and maintain electrical installations, reticulation and protection system
- UEEHA0004Enter a classified hazardous area to undertake work related to electrical equipment
- UEEHA0022Determine the explosion-protection requirements to meet a specified classified hazardous area
- UEEHA0020Conduct detailed inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
- UEEHA0023Develop and manage periodic electrical inspection and maintenance programs for hazardous areas
- UEEHA0025Install explosion-protected equipment and associated apparatus and wiring systems
- UEEHA0026Maintain equipment associated with hazardous areas
- UEEHA0029Plan electrical installations for hazardous areas
- UEEHA0031Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type flameproof (Ex d)
- UEEHA0032Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type increased safety (Ex e)
- UEEHA0033Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type intrinsically safe (Ex i)
- UEEHA0034Supervise repair and overhaul of explosion-protected equipment type pressurised (Ex p)
- UEEHA0038Conduct visual and close inspection of electrical installations for hazardous areas
What you need to know before you enrol.
Assessment Methods
Written knowledge assessments, practical and scenario-based activities, group problem-solving tasks, and project presentations where applicable.
RPL & Credit Transfer
Already hold some of these units, for example from EEM Surface or EEHA training? Ask about Credit Transfer before you enrol.
Fees & Refund Policy
Per our Refund and Payment Policy.
USI Requirement
You will need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to receive your Statement of Attainment. Free at usi.gov.au.
Language, Literacy & Numeracy
This is an advanced, technical program covering explosion-protection standards. LLN check available on request.
Access, Equity & Support
Need support to attend the 3-day block? Talk to us first. Our Student Handbook sets out our access, equity, complaints and appeals policies in full.
Certification & Issuance
Statement of Attainment issued after course completion. Issuance can take up to 10 days. If you need it sooner, you must tell us prior to enrolment.
What To Bring
Comfortable clothing suitable for floor-based practical work, and photo ID.
Prerequisites
No mandatory prerequisites, but an electrical trade or engineering background is strongly recommended.
- Prior surface mining experience, for example EEM Surface
- Industry experience in mining or heavy industry
- WHS knowledge and familiarity with mining processes
- Some units may carry their own prerequisites, confirm your eligibility with our team
Cancellation & Rescheduling
Notice is required to cancel or reschedule without a fee.
Funding & Subsidies
No funding or subsidies are available for this course.