Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance (Mechanical)
Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance (Mechanical)
UEP40522
BHP8
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 13/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 20/04/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to complete power generation work functions in the electrical supply industry (ESI). Functions include the installation, repair and maintenance of plant and mechanical systems; and maintenance planning and scheduling. It also includes observation of safe working practices, 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:- 770 core weighting points; plus
- 510 elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.
Choose a total of 510 weighting points from the general elective units list below of which:
- between 0 and 220 weighting points can be taken from Group A
- a maximum of 310 weighting points may be taken from Group B
- between 200 and 510 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 Electricity Supply Industry - Generation Sector Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide (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 on training.gov.au (TGA).
1. Core Units
All core units must be completed.
2. Group A Elective Units
Between 0 and 220 weighting points can be chosen from Group A. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
A total of 310 weighting points may be chosen from Group B. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
Between 200 and 510 weighting points may be chosen from Group C. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEB8 | UEP40518 | Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance (Mechanical) | Qualification |
No information
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.