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Specialised Codes
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Cover both Specialised Codes papers with one guide set—syllabus-ordered chapters for the specialised standards you need, aligned to SANS 10142-1:2026 Edition 3.3, with downloadable resources and progress tracking to get you exam-ready.
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Course Overview
Specialised Electrical Installation Codes Paper 1
Specialised Electrical Installation Codes (Paper 1) — code 8080654
Build confidence for Specialised Codes Paper 1 with searchable chapters that explain the specialised standards in exam-ready language. On the legislation side you’ll work through the OHS Act, Construction Regulations, Electrical Installation Regulations, and Electrical Machinery Regulations.
SANS 10142-1 Part 1 covers low-voltage installations. Explosive atmospheres are covered under SANS 60079-0, 60079-10-1 and 60079-10-2, hazardous-location classification under SANS 10108, and static electricity under SANS 10123.
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2DURATION OF THE COURSE
One trimester for each examination (part time).
3EXAMINATION
3.1
Two three hour national examination papers will be set comprising 100 marks each. No admission requirements are necessary.
3.2
The pass mark for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is 50%.
Both examination papers may be written during the same trimester period. However, candidates need not to pass both examinations during the same trimester, but the second examination must be passed within 12 months of the first, otherwise both examinations must be re-written. However, if a candidate obtains 75% of 100 marks in any one of the examinations, he or she will be permanently exempted from re-writing that examination. A minimum pass of 50% for each examination paper must be obtained in the instructional offering Specialised Electrical Installation Codes. An appropriate statement of results will be issued by the Department of Education.
For accreditation purposes, all candidates must also have proof of competence with regard to the required unit standards prescribed by the Department of Labour. The information brochure for registration is available on the Department of Labour’s website: http://www.labour.gov.za/documents/useful-documents/occupational-health-and-safety/information-brochure-for-application-of-accredited-person-for-electrical-installation
3.3
No condonation will be considered.
3.4
Taxonomies such as knowledge, understanding and application are important aspects of these examinations and the proportion of these in the question papers should be as follows:
- Knowledge20%
- Understanding30%
- Application50%
During the examinations, tables for the applicable codes will be provided.
4 SPECIFIC CONTENTS — PAPER 1
Paper 1 covers occupational health and safety legislation, SANS 10142-1 Part 1, explosive-atmosphere classification (60079-0, 60079-10-1 and 60079-10-2), SANS 10108, and static electricity (SANS 10123).
Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993
- 1.1.
OHS Act 85 of 1993
- 1.2.
Electrical Installation Regulations
- 1.3.
Electrical Machinery Regulations
- 1.4.
Construction Regulations
SANS 10142-1: 2026 Edition 3.3
The wiring of premises
- 2.1.
Part 1: Low voltage installations
SANS 60079-0:2019 Edition 6 / IEC 60079-0:2017 Edition 7
Explosive atmospheres
- 3.1.
Part 0: Equipment
General requirements
SANS 60079-10-1:2023 Edition 3 / IEC 60079-10-1:2020 Edition 3
Explosive atmospheres
- 4.1.
Part 10-1: Classification of areas
Explosive gas atmospheres
SANS 60079-10-2:2018 Edition 2 / IEC 60079-10-2:2015 Edition 2
Explosive atmosphere
- 5.1.
Part 10-2: Classification of areas
Explosive dust atmospheres
SANS 10108:2023 Edition 7
- 6.1.
The classification of hazardous locations and the selection of equipment for use in such locations
SANS 10123:2014 Edition 1.3
- 7.1.
The control of undesirable static electricity
Course Overview
Specialised Electrical Installation Codes Paper 2
Specialised Electrical Installation Codes (Paper 2) — code 8080644
Master Specialised Codes Paper 2 with focused chapters on CoCs, explosive atmospheres, petroleum installations, and dust-area work. Legislation coverage matches Paper 1 (OHS Act, Electrical Installation Regulations, Electrical Machinery Regulations), with SANS 10142-1 emphasis on Certificates of Compliance.
The specialised standards are SANS 10086 Parts 1, 2 and 3 (installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of apparatus in explosive atmospheres, including mines), SANS 60079-14/17/19 (design and erection, inspection and maintenance, and repair — including combustible-dust work formerly in the withdrawn SANS 61241 series), and SANS 10089-2 for petroleum distribution and marketing.
Search the chapters, follow past exam links where they apply, download PDFs for offline revision, and track what you’ve already covered.
2DURATION OF THE COURSE
One trimester for each examination (part time).
3EXAMINATION
3.1
Two three hour national examination papers will be set comprising 100 marks each. No admission requirements are necessary.
3.2
The pass mark for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is 50%.
Both examination papers may be written during the same trimester period. However, candidates need not to pass both examinations during the same trimester, but the second examination must be passed within 12 months of the first, otherwise both examinations must be re-written. However, if a candidate obtains 75% of 100 marks in any one of the examinations, he or she will be permanently exempted from re-writing that examination. A minimum pass of 50% for each examination paper must be obtained in the instructional offering Specialised Electrical Installation Codes. An appropriate statement of results will be issued by the Department of Education.
For accreditation purposes, all candidates must also have proof of competence with regard to the required unit standards prescribed by the Department of Labour. The information brochure for registration is available on the Department of Labour’s website: http://www.labour.gov.za/documents/useful-documents/occupational-health-and-safety/information-brochure-for-application-of-accredited-person-for-electrical-installation
3.3
No condonation will be considered.
3.4
Taxonomies such as knowledge, understanding and application are important aspects of these examinations and the proportion of these in the question papers should be as follows:
- Knowledge20%
- Understanding30%
- Application50%
During the examinations, tables for the applicable codes will be provided.
4 SPECIFIC CONTENTS — PAPER 2
Paper 2 covers occupational health and safety legislation, SANS 10142-1 CoC work, explosive-atmosphere installation and repair (SANS 10086 and SANS 60079-14/17/19), and petroleum installations. Combustible-dust inspection and maintenance formerly under SANS 61241 is covered in SANS 60079-17.
OHS Act 85 of 1993
Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993
- 1.1.
OHS Act 85 of 1993
- 1.2.
Electrical Installation Regulations
- 1.3.
Electrical Machinery Regulations
SANS 10142-1
The wiring of premises — Part 1: Low-voltage installations
- 2.1.
Emphasis on Certificate of Compliance
Explosive atmospheres and petroleum
- 3.1.
SANS 10086-1
Surface installations (including mines)
- 3.2.
SANS 10086-2
Electrical apparatus installed underground in mines
- 3.3.
SANS 10086-3
Repair and overhaul of apparatus used in explosive atmospheres
- 3.4.
SANS 10089-2:2024
Petroleum industry electrical installations (distribution and marketing)
- 3.5.
SANS 60079-14
Electrical installations design, selection and erection
- 3.6.
SANS 60079-17
Electrical installations inspection and maintenance
- 3.7.
SANS 60079-19
Equipment repair, overhaul and reclamation
Recent Updates
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