Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in ESI - Asset Inspection
Certificate II in ESI - Asset Inspection
UET20619
BEV9
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/09/2019 | Current | Replaced |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work in the electricity supply industry (ESI) as an Asset Inspector.
This qualification covers safely complying with relevant legislation, industry standards, codes of practice or other related requirements while inspecting and reporting on the status of distribution assets, including poles and structures, cables, overhead conductors, public lighting, security fencing and gates, insulators and transformers. It includes minor maintenance and weed control.
The skills and knowledge described within the units in this qualification may require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace.
Additional and/or other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing the qualification.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 360 weighting points comprising:- 220 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 140 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.
Choose a total of 140 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 60 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 80 and 140 weighting points taken from Group B. You may select all your elective from this group.
Up to 60 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 selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Previously assigned weighting points are listed in UET Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide (link below), if not listed weighting points will be 10 points.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core Units
All core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7307 | UEENEEE101A | Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OBH89 | UETTDREL13 | Comply with sustainability, environmental and incidental response policies and procedures | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBH88 | UETTDREL19 | Identify and interpret characteristics of electrical apparatus associated with power industry assets | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBH81 | UETTDREL18 | Inspect and treat poles and inspect electrical apparatus | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBH84 | UETTDREL17 | Operate asset inspection machinery and equipment near live electrical apparatus | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBH87 | UETTDREL14 | Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker | 36 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Imported and Common Elective Units
Between 0 and 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5552 | MEM17003A | Assist in the provision of on the job training | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7740 | UEENEEC010B | Deliver a service to customers | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5540 | MEM16012A | Interpret technical specifications and manuals | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W7731 | UEENEEC001B | Maintain documentation | 18 | Unit of competency |
| AXI38 | CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | 6 | Unit of competency |
| WC385 | UEENEED101A | Use computer applications relevant to a workplace | 18 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Qualification Elective Units
Between 80 and 140 weighting points to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBG24 | UETTDRVC27 | Monitor safety compliance of vegetation control work in an ESI environment | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBH83 | UETTDREL21 | Operate specialised data information equipment near live electrical apparatus | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBG28 | UETTDRVC23 | Plan the removal of vegetation up to vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBH82 | UETTDREL20 | Undertake minor vegetation control and routine minor maintenance of poles and electrical apparatus | 36 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J161 | UET20612 | Certificate II in ESI - Asset Inspection | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHB9 | UET20621 | Certificate II in ESI - Asset Inspection and Testing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification
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