a theoretical test with one or more questions testing that skill or knowledge, as indicated in the column ‘Test type’ by (T);
a practical test where the applicant shall perform the corresponding task with the relevant material, tools and equipment, as indicated in the column ‘Test type’ by (P).
No | Minimum knowledge and skills | Test type |
---|---|---|
1 | Basic knowledge of relevant environmental issues (climate change, Global Warming Potential), the relevant provisions of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 and of the relevant implementing acts | T |
2 | Physical, chemical and environmental characteristics of SF6 | T |
3 | Use of SF6 in electric power equipment (insulation, arc quenching) | T |
4 | SF6 quality, according to the relevant industrial standards | T |
5 | Understanding of the design of electric power equipment | T |
6 | Checking the SF6 quality | P |
7 | Recovery of SF6 and SF6 mixtures and purification of SF6 | P |
8 | Storage and transportation of SF6 | T |
9 | Operation of SF6 recovery equipment | P |
10 | Operation of tight drilling systems, if necessary | P |
11 | Reuse of SF6 and different reuse categories | T |
12 | Working on open SF6 compartments | P |
13 | Neutralising SF6 by-products | T |
14 | Monitoring of SF6 and appropriate data recording obligations under national or Union legislation, or international agreements | T |
15 | Reduction of leakages and leak checks | T |
16 | Basic knowledge of relevant technologies to replace or to reduce the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases and their safety handling | T |