Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in ESI - Rail Traction
Certificate III in ESI - Rail Traction
UET30721
BHB6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 03/06/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 20/09/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work in the electrical supply industry (ESI) as a Rail Traction Lineworker.
This qualification covers the installation, maintenance and inspection of overhead poles/structures, conductors, cables and rail traction wiring systems, including associated equipment used in the rail traction industry. It also includes the maintenance of bonds and the operation of rail traction height access equipment.
The application of the skills and knowledge described within the units in this qualification may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.
Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this qualification.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of twenty eight (28) units of competency comprising:- Twenty six (26) core units listed below; plus
- Two (2) elective units from the elective units listed below, of which, one (1) elective unit may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from a qualification in this or any other 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 twenty six (26) units must be completed.
2. Group A Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be chosen from the elective unit listed, of which, one (1) elective unit may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from a qualification in this or any other endorsed Training Package, provided the selected unit contributes to the vocational outcome of the qualification.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEV8 | UET30719 | Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Rail Traction | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification
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