Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance (Fabrication)
Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance (Fabrication)
UEP40418
BEC1
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 21/04/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 31/10/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
Participants gaining this qualification will be able to complete power generation work functions in the electrical supply industry. Functions can include installation, fabrication, repair and maintenance of industrial pressure vessels and associated pipe work, coded welding, welding supervision, general fabrication and the observation of safe working practices. It also includes the supervision of others and the coordination of work activities.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total 1280 weighting points comprising 760 core weighting points, plus 520 elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.- Choose a total of 520 weighting point from the general elective units list below of which between zero (0) and 220 weighting points can be taken from Group A. A total of 410 weighting points can be selected from Group B. Between 120 and 520 weighting points may be taken from Group C, you may select all your elective units from this group.
- Up to 220 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 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 ∟ on TGA website.
1. Core Units
All twenty three (23) units, totalling 760 points, must be completed.
2. Group A Elective Units
A maximum of 220 weighting points may be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
A maximum of 410 weighting points may 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA641 | MEM05011D | Assemble fabricated components | 72 | Unit of competency |
| W5331 | MEM05005B | Carry out mechanical cutting | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAH20 | UEPOPS301 | Conduct single energy source isolation procedures for permit to work | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OAI12 | UEPMNT340 | Fabricate metal structures and components | Unit of competency | |
| OAG90 | UEPOPS338 | Facilitate workplace communication | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WA651 | MEM12007D | Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W5449 | MEM12024A | Perform computations | 27 | Unit of competency |
| W5324 | MEM05049B | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5325 | MEM05004C | Perform routine oxy acetylene welding | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5310 | MEM05036C | Repair/replace/modify fabrications | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WA644 | MEM05019D | Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process | 36 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
A minimum of 120 to a maximum of 520 weighting points may 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAG63 | UEPOPS402 | Conduct multiple energy source isolation procedures for permit to work | 36 | Unit of competency |
| S5131 | UEPMNT422 | Conduct performance testing on process plant and equipment | Unit of competency | |
| OAH76 | UEPMNT421 | Conduct technical inspection of process plant and equipment | Unit of competency | |
| W5303 | MEM05020C | Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W5304 | MEM05022C | Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process | 54 | Unit of competency |
| W5320 | MEM05045B | Perform pipe welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process | 54 | Unit of competency |
| W5318 | MEM05043B | Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process | 54 | Unit of competency |
| W5319 | MEM05044B | Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process | 54 | Unit of competency |
| W5321 | MEM05046B | Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process | 54 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J256 | UEP40412 | Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance (Fabrication) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHQ8 | UEP40422 | Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance (Fabrication) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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