Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead
Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead
UET30612
J163
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 05/11/2014 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
Scope
Those gaining this qualification will be able to acquire the skills and knowledge needed for a career in the Electricity Supply Industry. The scope of this qualification covers:
Distribution overhead powerline industry such as installation, maintenance and inspection poles, structures and associated hardware used on poles and structures. The work also encompasses the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment, conductors and cables used in the powerline industry. The use of support plant and equipment to undertake these tasks and environmental concerns also play a part in this job function.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:- All the Core competency standard units, defined in the Core Competency Standard Units table below and
- A combination of Elective competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 140 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units table below.
- All the required prerequisite competency standard units have been met.
Group A Elective Units
- A maximum of 70 weighting points may be chosen
- Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 3. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.
Group B Elective Units
- All the elective units may be completed from this group; a minimum of 80 to a maximum of 140 weighting points
1. Core Units
All twenty one (21) units must be completed
2. Group A Imported and Common Elective Units
A maximum of 70 weighting points to be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of 80 to a maximum of 140 weighting points to be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD683 | UETTDRIS57A | Conduct visual checking and treatment of power system poles and structures | 27 | Unit of competency |
| WD817 | UETTDRVC29A | Control vegetation whilst performing linework | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WD679 | UETTDRIS53A | Install and maintain power system public lighting | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WD686 | UETTDRIS60A | Install and replace power system energy meters and associated equipment | 45 | Unit of competency |
| WD687 | UETTDRIS61A | Install mobile generation set for synchronised LV Genset | 45 | Unit of competency |
| WD670 | UETTDRIS44A | Perform HV field switching operation to a given schedule | 45 | Unit of competency |
| WD669 | UETTDRIS43A | Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule | 45 | Unit of competency |
| WD748 | UETTDRSB39A | Perform power system substation switching operation to a given schedule | 45 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W718 | UET30209 | Certificate III in ESI - Distribution | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEW0 | UET30619 | Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships