Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 11:15 AM AWST
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Certificate III in ESI Generation - Operations
Certificate III in ESI Generation - Operations
UEP30218
BEB1
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 21/04/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 31/10/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
Participants gaining this qualification will be able to perform operations functions in the electrical supply industry. Functions may include the operation of power generation plant systems, isolating power generation plant systems for work and routine maintenance on power generation plant and equipment. It may also include working with civil plant and infrastructure and observing safe working practices.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total 960 weighting points comprising 340 core weighting points, plus 620 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.- Choose a total of 620 weighting points from the elective units list below of which 160 weighting points can be taken from Group A; between 460 and 620 weighting points may be taken from Group B, you may select all your elective units from this group.
- Up to 160 weighting points of the general elective units Group A, may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Previously assigned weighting points are listed in UEP CVIG, if not listed weighting points will be ten (10) points unless directed from the ESI Generation Industry Reference Committee (IRC). The general elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
Where a prerequisite unit is attached to a unit, it is identified by this symbol ∟ on TGA website.
1. Core Units
All twelve (12) units, totaling 340 points, must be completed.
2. Group A Elective Units
A maximum of 160 weighting points may be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of 460 to a maximum of 620 weighting points may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J252 | UEP30212 | Certificate III in ESI Generation - Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHQ7 | UEP30122 | Certificate III in ESI Generation | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.