Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:21 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Certificate II in Remote Area Essential Service

Certificate II in Remote Area Essential Service

Qualification
National Code:
UEP20218
State Code:
BEB2
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
31/10/2018
Approved Date
15/05/2019
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
324
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/10/2018
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 31/10/2018 Current Approved
Description

Participants gaining this qualification will be able to perform operations in remote area essential services in the electrical supply industry. Functions may include selecting, assembling, setting up and maintaining simple equipment and systems following prescribed workplace procedures and routines, including observing safe working practices.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total 360 weighting points comprising 160 core weighting points, plus 200 elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.

- Choose a total of 200 weighting point from the general elective units list below of which between zero (0) and 160 weighting points can be taken from Group A. Between forty (40) and 200 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 ∟.
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units, totaling 160 points, must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC711 UEENEEK142A Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector 18 Unit of competency
S7307 UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 18 Unit of competency
S7314 UEENEEE137A Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work 18 Unit of competency
S7308 UEENEEE102A Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components 36 Unit of competency
WC675 UEENEEK101A Maintain safety and tidiness of remote area power supply systems 18 Unit of competency
W7839 UEENEEE038B Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan 18 Unit of competency
WC676 UEENEEK102A Work safely with remote area power supply systems 18 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

A maximum of 160 weighting points may be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to TGA for a full list of unit weighting points.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAG85 UEPOPS344 Conduct water conveyance and control 27 Unit of competency
AVY56 NWPSOU002 Control vegetation on a site 20 Unit of competency
W7740 UEENEEC010B Deliver a service to customers 18 Unit of competency
AVY71 NWPNET023 Maintain and repair network assets for wastewater 45 Unit of competency
AVY54 NWPSOU011 Maintain catchment and surrounding areas 40 Unit of competency
W7731 UEENEEC001B Maintain documentation 18 Unit of competency
AVY36 NWPSOU051 Monitor and operate groundwater extraction 35 Unit of competency
AVY33 NWPSOU054 Monitor and operate pump stations 30 Unit of competency
AVY62 NWPNET041 Monitor and operate water distribution systems 30 Unit of competency
WD852 FDFSUG222A Operate a waste water treatment system 40 Unit of competency
AVY22 NWPTRT012 Operate and control fluoride addition process 20 Unit of competency
AVY07 NWPTRT052 Operate and control hypochlorite disinfection processes 40 Unit of competency
AVY23 NWPTRT001 Operate and control water treatment processes 45 Unit of competency
W5333 MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 18 Unit of competency
W5294 MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
AVY84 NWPNET002 Prepare and restore work site 40 Unit of competency
W7738 UEENEEC008B Receive and store materials and equipment for electrotechnology work 18 Unit of competency
AVZ29 NWPGEN007 Sample and test drinking water 35 Unit of competency
AVZ28 NWPGEN008 Sample and test wastewater 35 Unit of competency
W7732 UEENEEC002B Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs 18 Unit of competency
AVZ25 NWPGEN011 Use maps, plans, drawings and specifications 25 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

A minimum of forty (40) to a maximum of 200 weighting points must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to TGA for a full list of unit weighting points.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC685 UEENEEK111A Assemble and connect remote area power supplies 36 Unit of competency
S7431 UEENEEP024A Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply 18 Unit of competency
WC694 UEENEEK123A Carry out basic repairs to renewable energy apparatus 72 Unit of competency
WC427 UEENEEE122A Carry out preparatory energy sector work activities 54 Unit of competency
WC754 UEENEEP026A Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies 18 Unit of competency
WC677 UEENEEK103A Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply battery banks 36 Unit of competency
WC678 UEENEEK104A Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply generator sets 36 Unit of competency
WC679 UEENEEK105A Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply photo voltaic arrays 36 Unit of competency
WC680 UEENEEK106A Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply wind generators 36 Unit of competency
S7310 UEENEEE105A Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment 18 Unit of competency
WC420 UEENEEE108A Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits 36 Unit of competency
WC690 UEENEEK118A Maintain and monitor remote area essential service (RAPS) operations 108 Unit of competency
WC689 UEENEEK117A Maintain and repair facilities associated with remote area essential service operations 108 Unit of competency
WC688 UEENEEK116A Maintain and repair remote area power generation facilities 108 Unit of competency
WC687 UEENEEK114A Promote sustainable energy practices in the community 36 Unit of competency
W7822 UEENEEE020B Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus 18 Unit of competency
WC686 UEENEEK112A Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises 36 Unit of competency
WC434 UEENEEE131A Solve problems in ELV circuits for non electrical workers 36 Unit of competency
WC445 UEENEEE151A Transport apparatus, equipment and materials 54 Unit of competency
WC385 UEENEED101A Use computer applications relevant to a workplace 18 Unit of competency
S7311 UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications 36 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
A109 UEE21311 Certificate II in Remote Area Essential Service Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHQ3 UEP20222 Certificate II in Remote Area Essential Service Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09020) REMOTE AREA ESSENTIAL SERVICE (LEVEL 2) Traineeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.