Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in ESI Generation
Certificate III in ESI Generation
UEP30322
BIO0
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 13/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to operate power generation plant systems, isolate power generation plant systems, and undertake routine maintenance on power generation plant and equipment in the electrical supply industry (ESI).
It also includes working with civil plant and infrastructure and observing safe working practices.
Combined Specialist - Operations and Systems Operations
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to perform operations and systems operations.
Specialist - Operations
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to perform operations.
Specialist - Systems Operations
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to perform systems operations.
Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialisation selected from the specialist elective unit group below.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
- A total of thirty-one (31) units of competency for the Combined Specialisation - Operations and Systems Operations- A total of twenty-eight (28) units of competency for the Specialisation - Operations
- A total of twenty-eight (28) units of competency for the Specialisation - Systems Operations
comprising:
Combined Specialisation - Operations and Systems Operations
- nine (9) core units listed below; plus
- three (3) specialisation units from Group A; plus
- three (3) specialisation units from Group B; plus
- twelve (12) elective units from Group C; plus
- four (4) elective units may be selected from Group C or with appropriate contextualisation from a qualification in this or any endorsed Training Package, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification.
Specialisation - Operations
- nine (9) core units listed below; plus
- three (3) specialisation units from Group A; plus
- twelve (12) elective units from Group C; plus
- four (4) elective units may be selected from Group C or with appropriate contextualisation from a qualification in this or any endorsed Training Package, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification.
Specialisation - Systems Operations
- nine (9) core units listed below; plus
- three (3) specialisation units from Group B; plus
- twelve (12) elective units from Group C; plus
- four (4) elective units may be selected from Group C or with appropriate contextualisation from a qualification in this or any endorsed Training Package, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all prerequisite units specified are complied with. Prerequisites attached to any of the units must be obtained and are additional to the number of units required for the qualification.
Where a prerequisite unit is attached to a unit, it is identified by a symbol on training.gov.au (TGA).
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODX89 | UEPOPS002 | Apply environmental and sustainable energy procedures | 18 | Unit of competency |
| ODZ18 | UEPOPS003 | Apply quality systems to work | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCA55 | UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 18 | Unit of competency |
| ODZ16 | UEPOPS017 | Conduct single energy source isolation procedures for permit to work | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODY76 | UEPOPS037 | Ensure compliance with work health and safety policy and procedures | 18 | Unit of competency |
| ODY70 | UEPOPS044 | Liaise with stakeholders | 18 | Unit of competency |
| ODY20 | UEPOPS045 | Maintain and utilise records | 18 | Unit of competency |
| ODX79 | UEPOPS122 | Perform process plant inspections | 27 | Unit of competency |
| ODX94 | UEPOPS145 | Undertake local systems operations | 27 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Specialist Electives - Operations
Three (3) units must be selected for award of the Combined Specialisation - Operations and Systems Operations OR Specialisation - Operations.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODZ25 | UEPOPS004 | Carry out operational checks on in-service electrical plant | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODY52 | UEPOPS014 | Conduct operational checks on in-service mechanical plant | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODY51 | UEPOPS130 | Respond to a critical incident | 36 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Specialist Electives - Systems Operations
Three (3) units must be selected for the award of the Combined Specialisation - Operations and Systems Operations OR Specialisation - Systems Operations.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODZ11 | UEPOPS001 | Analyse single protection device operation | 54 | Unit of competency |
| ODY59 | UEPOPS092 | Operate and monitor fixed fire protection systems | 27 | Unit of competency |
| ODY98 | UEPOPS107 | Operate and monitor supervisory control and data acquisition systems | 54 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C: General Electives
At least twelve (12) units must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHQ7 | UEP30122 | Certificate III in ESI Generation | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.