Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in ESI - Network Systems
Certificate IV in ESI - Network Systems
UET40422
BHY3
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 14/10/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work on network systems in the electricity supply industry (ESI).
This qualification covers work on the network systems in the specific fields of live line transmission, live line distribution, live line rail traction and/or installation and maintenance of specialised underground cables. These roles may lead or supervise work teams and work in transmission, distribution, rail or cable jointing. The qualification allows individuals to specialise in one of the following areas.
Group A: Distribution High Voltage Live Line
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to work on high voltage (HV) live distribution networks.
Group B: Transmission Live Line
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to work on live line transmission networks.
Group C: Specialised Cable
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain gas and oil and/or polymeric 33kv and above underground cables.
Group D: Switching
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to coordinate switching and/or develop switching schedules.
Group E: Testing
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required for certifying revenue metering instruments and/or injection testing of secondary devices.
Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialist elective unit group selected from the group choice below.
The skills and knowledge described within the units in this qualification may require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace.
Additional and/or other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing the qualification.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of unitsSpecialisations:
Distribution High Voltage Live Line
Total of fourteen (14) units of competency
- eleven (11) core units listed below, plus
- three (3) elective units from Group A.
Transmission Live Line
Total of fourteen (14) units of competency
- eleven (11) core units listed below, plus
- three (3) elective units from Group B.
Specialised Cable
Total of fourteen (14) units of competency
- eleven (11) core units listed below, plus
- three (3) elective units from Group C.
Switching
Total of fourteen (14) units of competency
- eleven (11) core units listed below, plus
- three (3) elective units from Group D.
Testing
Total of thirteen (13) units of competency
- eleven (11) core units listed below, plus
- two (2) elective units from Group E.
Up to one (1) of the elective units may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from Group F - General electives or a qualification in this or any endorsed Training Package, provided the selected unit contributes to the vocational outcome of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all prerequisite units specified are complied with. Prerequisites attached to any of the units must be obtained and are additional to the number of units required for the qualification.
Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol ∟.
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) units must be completed.
2. Group A: Distribution High Voltage Live Line
For the Distribution High Voltage Live Line Specialisation, three (3) elective units to be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OED50 | UETDRIS020 | Contribute to coordinated high voltage live work | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODM70 | UETDRDO003 | Maintain energised high voltage distribution overhead electrical apparatus (glove and barrier) | 63 | Unit of competency |
| ODM71 | UETDRDO004 | Maintain energised high voltage distribution overhead electrical apparatus (stick) | 63 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Transmission Live Line
For the Transmission Live Line Specialisation, three (3) elective units to be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OED50 | UETDRIS020 | Contribute to coordinated high voltage live work | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODN74 | UETDRTO010 | Maintain energised transmission lines using barehand techniques from a helicopter | 54 | Unit of competency |
| ODN75 | UETDRTO011 | Maintain energised transmission lines using live work barehand techniques | 63 | Unit of competency |
| ODN76 | UETDRTO012 | Maintain energised transmission lines using live work stick techniques | 63 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C: Specialised Cable
For the Specialised Cable Specialisation, three (3) elective units to be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEF09 | UETDRDU020 | Joint, terminate and maintain gas and oil filled underground cables | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODM99 | UETDRDU012 | Joint, terminate and maintain high voltage underground paper insulated cable | 54 | Unit of competency |
| ODN00 | UETDRDU013 | Joint, terminate and maintain high voltage underground polymeric cable | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OED55 | UETDRDU021 | Joint, terminate and maintain underground polymeric cable 33kV and above | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OED88 | UETDRDU022 | Maintain gas and oil pressure systems for underground cables | 35 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D: Switching
For the Switching Specialisation, three (3) elective units to be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OED72 | UETDRIS021 | Coordinate and direct switching programs | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OED51 | UETDRIS022 | Coordinate permit procedures | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OED71 | UETDRIS023 | Develop and validate high voltage distribution switching programs | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OEF06 | UETDRIS024 | Develop and validate low voltage distribution switching programs | 35 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E: Testing
For the Testing Specialisation, two (2) elective units to be chosen from Group E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OED95 | UETDRTS028 | Calibrate, verify and certify revenue metering/energy measurement instruments | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OED73 | UETDRTS039 | Perform current injection testing of secondary devices | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCB62 | UEEEL0019 | Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines | 27 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F: General
Up to one (1) of the elective units may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from Group F.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCF10 | BSBOPS402 | Coordinate business operational plans | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OED91 | UETDRVC012 | Coordinate vegetation control operations | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCD37 | BSBINS402 | Coordinate workplace information systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE26 | BSBSTR402 | Implement continuous improvement | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OEF03 | UETDRIS030 | Install high voltage mobile generator | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCE19 | BSBLDR413 | Lead effective workplace relationships | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCF94 | BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OEF11 | UETDRRT015 | Maintain energised rail traction networks | 70 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHB3 | UET40421 | Certificate IV in ESI - Network Systems | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification
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