Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in ESI - Asset Inspection and Testing
Certificate II in ESI - Asset Inspection and Testing
UET20621
BHB9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 20/09/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work in the electricity supply industry (ESI) as an Asset Inspector.
This qualification covers inspecting, testing and reporting on the status of electricity network assets, including poles, hardware, cables, overhead conductors, public lighting and electrical apparatus. It also includes the use of specialised asset inspection equipment and software applications.
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 eight (8) units of competency comprising:- Six (6) 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 core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCA55 | UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 18 | Unit of competency |
| ODN08 | UETDREL002 | Comply with environmental requirements | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODM63 | UETDRAI001 | Inspect and test poles at and below ground level | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODM64 | UETDRAI002 | Inspect poles, hardware and electrical apparatus | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODM67 | UETDRAI005 | Use asset inspection equipment | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODN12 | UETDREL006 | Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker | 36 | Unit of competency |
2. 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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODM89 | UETDRDU002 | Inspect underground electrical apparatus | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBC40 | AVIW0006 | Perform infrastructure inspections using remote operated systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODM65 | UETDRAI003 | Perform minor maintenance on electricity network assets | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODM66 | UETDRAI004 | Treat poles | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEV9 | UET20619 | Certificate II in ESI - Asset Inspection | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification
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