Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in ESI Generation - Systems Operations

Certificate IV in ESI Generation - Systems Operations

Qualification
National Code:
UEP40118
State Code:
BEC0
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0399 - Other Engineering And Related Technologies
Original TGA Release Date
31/10/2018
Approved Date
02/09/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
1152
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/04/2021
VET Act Conditions
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 perform systems operations functions in the electrical supply industry. Functions may include the remote operation of network equipment, the isolating of power generation plant and equipment for work, estimating costs and observing safe working practices. It may also include 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 500 core weighting points, plus 780 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.

- Choose a total of 780 weighting points 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 700 weighting points may be taken from Group B, at least 100 weighting points must be selected from this group. Between 100 and 780 weighting points may be selected 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 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 ∟ on TGA website.
1. Core Units

All fifteen (15) units, totaling 500 points, must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAG87 UEPOPS342 Analyse single protection device operation 54 Unit of competency
S7307 UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 18 Unit of competency
OAH44 UEPOPS202 Apply quality systems to work 18 Unit of competency
OAH20 UEPOPS301 Conduct single energy source isolation procedures for permit to work 36 Unit of competency
OAG47 UEPOPS420 Coordinate network/system 27 Unit of competency
OAG32 UEPOPS440 Coordinate team activities 27 Unit of competency
OAG40 UEPOPS428 Develop H.V. switching programs 18 Unit of competency
WC423 UEENEEE117A Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures 18 Unit of competency
OAG42 UEPOPS426 Interpret and analyse multi-operation protection devices 18 Unit of competency
OAG91 UEPOPS337 Maintain quality systems within the team 18 Unit of competency
OAG48 UEPOPS417 Monitor and implement environmental site plans and procedures 18 Unit of competency
OAG82 UEPOPS347 Operate and monitor supervisory, control and data acquisition systems 54 Unit of competency
OAG45 UEPOPS423 Plan a scheduled outage 18 Unit of competency
OAG33 UEPOPS439 Plan and organise work 27 Unit of competency
OAG67 UEPOPS369 Respond to a critical incident 36 Unit of competency
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC429 UEENEEE124A Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report 54 Unit of competency
AUK67 BSBCUS401 Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies 30 Unit of competency
AUL82 BSBLED401 Develop teams and individuals 40 Unit of competency
AUJ35 BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities 30 Unit of competency
W7735 UEENEEC005B Estimate electrotechnology projects 36 Unit of competency
AUK47 BSBMGT403 Implement continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
AUI61 BSBMGT402 Implement operational plan 50 Unit of competency
AUI60 BSBINM401 Implement workplace information system 40 Unit of competency
AUM06 BSBLDR402 Lead effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
AUI57 BSBLDR403 Lead team effectiveness 40 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
W5325 MEM05004C Perform routine oxy acetylene welding 18 Unit of competency
AUL02 BSBINN301 Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
AWY86 TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

A maximum of 700 weighting points may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to TGA for a full list of unit weighting points.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAG76 UEPOPS356 Apply environmental and sustainable energy procedures 18 Unit of competency
OAG65 UEPOPS371 Carry out operational checks on in-service electrical plant 36 Unit of competency
OAG83 UEPOPS346 Conduct non-routine operational testing 54 Unit of competency
OAG79 UEPOPS352 Conduct operational checks on in-service mechanical plant 36 Unit of competency
OAG85 UEPOPS344 Conduct water conveyance and control 27 Unit of competency
OAG68 UEPOPS364 Ensure compliance with Work, Health and Safety policy and procedures 18 Unit of competency
OAG66 UEPOPS370 Facilitate the use of contingency plans for power generation facilities 54 Unit of competency
OAG90 UEPOPS338 Facilitate workplace communication 18 Unit of competency
OAG84 UEPOPS345 Implement dam safety surveillance procedures 27 Unit of competency
OAG92 UEPOPS336 Manage, operate and monitor a gas turbine unit 54 Unit of competency
OAH01 UEPOPS327 Monitor and maintain civil assets 27 Unit of competency
OAG74 UEPOPS358 Monitor and maintain wind farm civil assets 36 Unit of competency
OAG73 UEPOPS359 Monitor climatic conditions for renewable energy production 36 Unit of competency
OAG77 UEPOPS355 Monitor the implementation of under frequency load shedding 54 Unit of competency
OAG93 UEPOPS335 Operate a hydro generator synchronous condenser pump unit 54 Unit of competency
OAG89 UEPOPS339 Operate and monitor a boiler unit 54 Unit of competency
OAG72 UEPOPS360 Operate and monitor a hydro turbine 54 Unit of competency
OAG88 UEPOPS340 Operate and monitor a steam turbine 54 Unit of competency
OAH19 UEPOPS309 Operate and monitor air conditioning plant and ventilation systems 18 Unit of competency
OAH06 UEPOPS322 Operate and monitor alkalinity reduction plant 27 Unit of competency
OAG99 UEPOPS329 Operate and monitor auxiliary steam systems 36 Unit of competency
OAH15 UEPOPS313 Operate and monitor boiler draught system 36 Unit of competency
OAH12 UEPOPS316 Operate and monitor boiler steam/water cycle 36 Unit of competency
OAH04 UEPOPS324 Operate and monitor brine concentrator plant 27 Unit of competency
OAH43 UEPOPS203 Operate and monitor communications system 18 Unit of competency
OAH08 UEPOPS320 Operate and monitor compressed air systems 27 Unit of competency
OAH10 UEPOPS318 Operate and monitor compressed gas systems 27 Unit of competency
OAG96 UEPOPS332 Operate and monitor condenser and auxiliary cooling systems 36 Unit of competency
OAG78 UEPOPS354 Operate and monitor dual fuel firing plant 72 Unit of competency
OAH11 UEPOPS317 Operate and monitor fixed fire protection systems 27 Unit of competency
OAH13 UEPOPS315 Operate and monitor fuel firing plant (coal) 36 Unit of competency
OAH14 UEPOPS314 Operate and monitor fuel firing plant (gas or oil) 36 Unit of competency
OAH16 UEPOPS312 Operate and monitor fuel supply 18 Unit of competency
OAH09 UEPOPS319 Operate and monitor gas production plant 27 Unit of competency
OAG70 UEPOPS362 Operate and monitor generator/alternator 54 Unit of competency
OAG98 UEPOPS330 Operate and monitor heat exchangers and cooling systems 36 Unit of competency
OAG95 UEPOPS333 Operate and monitor HRSG hot gas control system 36 Unit of competency
OAG71 UEPOPS361 Operate and monitor hydro plant auxiliary systems 54 Unit of competency
OAH02 UEPOPS326 Operate and monitor oil systems 27 Unit of competency
OAH05 UEPOPS323 Operate and monitor reverse osmosis plant 27 Unit of competency
OAH03 UEPOPS325 Operate and monitor water quality monitoring systems 27 Unit of competency
OAG97 UEPOPS331 Operate and monitor water systems (condensate and feedwater) 36 Unit of competency
OAH07 UEPOPS321 Operate and monitor water treatment plant 27 Unit of competency
OAH18 UEPOPS310 Operate bulk coal handling plant 36 Unit of competency
OAH17 UEPOPS311 Operate fabric filter dust collection plant 18 Unit of competency
OAG80 UEPOPS351 Operate H.V. condition changing apparatus 54 Unit of competency
OAG86 UEPOPS343 Operate hydroelectric generating plant and auxiliary equipment 54 Unit of competency
OAG81 UEPOPS349 Operate local H.V. switchgear 36 Unit of competency
OAG75 UEPOPS357 Operate local L.V. switchgear 36 Unit of competency
OAG69 UEPOPS368 Operate manual systems 27 Unit of competency
OAH00 UEPOPS328 Undertake dam safety surveillance 27 Unit of competency
OAH21 UEPOPS252 Undertake local systems operations 27 Unit of competency
4. Group C Elective Units

A minimum of 100 to a maximum of 780 weighting points may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to TGA for a full list of unit weighting points.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAG39 UEPOPS431 Collect and analyse hydrological and meteorological data 18 Unit of competency
OAG63 UEPOPS402 Conduct multiple energy source isolation procedures for permit to work 36 Unit of competency
OAG22 UEPOPS452 Conduct operational checks and carry out corrective action on in-service electrical plant 36 Unit of competency
OAG18 UEPOPS457 Control electrical energy production 36 Unit of competency
OAG41 UEPOPS430 Control permit to work operations 27 Unit of competency
OAG61 UEPOPS404 Coordinate first response team operation 18 Unit of competency
OAG44 UEPOPS424 Coordinate local H.V. networks 27 Unit of competency
OAG52 UEPOPS413 Coordinate operational strategies for power production 18 Unit of competency
OAG62 UEPOPS403 Coordinate permit to work system 36 Unit of competency
OAG25 UEPOPS447 Coordinate photovoltaic solar power plant operations 54 Unit of competency
OAG20 UEPOPS454 Coordinate response to critical incidents 27 Unit of competency
OAG23 UEPOPS451 Coordinate the use of contingency plans 36 Unit of competency
OAG28 UEPOPS443 Coordinate wind farm operations 36 Unit of competency
OAG24 UEPOPS450 Coordinate workplace communication 36 Unit of competency
OAG34 UEPOPS437 Manage system restart 36 Unit of competency
OAG29 UEPOPS442 Monitor and coordinate the operation of a combined cycle gas turbine unit 54 Unit of competency
OAG50 UEPOPS416 Monitor implementation of quality control for production and maintenance 18 Unit of competency
OAG37 UEPOPS433 Operate and monitor a heat recovery steam generator unit 18 Unit of competency
OAG59 UEPOPS405 Operate and monitor A.C. electrical systems 27 Unit of competency
OAG58 UEPOPS406 Operate and monitor D.C. electrical systems 18 Unit of competency
OAG35 UEPOPS435 Operate and monitor flue gas (NOx) mitigation systems 27 Unit of competency
OAG31 UEPOPS446 Operate and monitor hydro unit control and protection systems 72 Unit of competency
OAG30 UEPOPS441 Operate and monitor system equipment 27 Unit of competency
OAG51 UEPOPS414 Perform risk analysis of generation plant 18 Unit of competency
OAG19 UEPOPS456 Perform switching to a switching program 27 Unit of competency
OAG43 UEPOPS425 Produce maintenance plans for generation production plant 27 Unit of competency
OAG54 UEPOPS411 Run up a steam turbine 54 Unit of competency
OAG46 UEPOPS422 Schedule generation 18 Unit of competency
OAG55 UEPOPS410 Shut down a boiler unit 54 Unit of competency
OAG57 UEPOPS408 Shut down a gas turbine 54 Unit of competency
OAG36 UEPOPS434 Shut down a heat recovery steam generator unit 27 Unit of competency
OAG26 UEPOPS445 Shut down a hydro turbine 54 Unit of competency
OAG49 UEPOPS419 Shut down a steam turbine 27 Unit of competency
OAG60 UEPOPS407 Start and run up gas turbine 54 Unit of competency
OAG27 UEPOPS444 Start and run-up a hydro turbine 54 Unit of competency
OAG56 UEPOPS409 Start up a boiler unit 54 Unit of competency
OAG38 UEPOPS432 Start up a heat recovery steam generator unit 27 Unit of competency
OAG53 UEPOPS412 Undertake commissioning and decommissioning 27 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J253 UEP40112 Certificate IV in ESI Generation - Systems Operations Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHQ2 UEP40122 Certificate IV in ESI Generation Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR04390) ESI GENERATION (SYSTEMS OPERATIONS) (LEVEL 4) Traineeship

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