Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems Operations
Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems Operations
UET60319
BEV7
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/09/2019 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work in the electricity supply industry (ESI) as a Power Systems Senior Technical Officer or a Power Transmission and Distribution System Engineer.
This qualification covers high-level managerial, design, testing and system operation functions in the transmission and distribution sectors of the ESI. These roles may also install, commission, maintain, diagnose and repair the hardware and software of complex power system protection, control and metering systems.
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 2060 weighting points comprising:- 970 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 1090 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.
Choose a total of 1090 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 360 weighting points can be taken from Group A; between 0 and 360 weighting points can be taken from Group B; between 0 and 200 weighting points can be taken from Group C and between 140 and 650 weighting points can be taken from Group D and between 440 and 950 weighting points taken from Group E.
Up to 360 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, 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.
2. Group A: Imported and Common Elective Units
Between 0 and 360 weighting points may be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B: Qualification Elective Units
Between 0 and 360 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7308 | UEENEEE102A | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WC532 | UEENEEH102A | Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBH47 | UETTDRIS67 | Solve problems in energy supply network equipment | 72 | Unit of competency |
| OBH46 | UETTDRIS68 | Solve problems in energy supply network protection equipment and systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| S7315 | UEENEEG006A | Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines | 72 | Unit of competency |
| WC567 | UEENEEH139A | Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WC542 | UEENEEH112A | Troubleshoot digital sub-systems | 72 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C: Qualification Elective Units
Between 0 and 200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC671 | UEENEEI155A | Develop structured programs to control external devices | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBI16 | UETTDRDS34 | Draft and layout a power system distribution substation minor upgrade | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBI19 | UETTDRDS31 | Draft and layout a power system overhead distribution extension | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBI17 | UETTDRDS33 | Draft and layout a power system street lighting system | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBI18 | UETTDRDS32 | Draft and layout a power system underground distribution extension | 54 | Unit of competency |
| WC396 | UEENEED117A | Install and configure network systems for internetworking | 108 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D: Qualification Elective Units
Between 140 and 650 weighting points to be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
6. Group E: Qualification Elective Units
Between 440 and 950 weighting points to be chosen from Group E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J531 | UET60312 | Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems Operations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification
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