Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Transmission Overhead

Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Transmission Overhead

Qualification
National Code:
UET30519
State Code:
BEW4
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
25/09/2019
Approved Date
04/12/2019
Stream of Study
Operatives (3100)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
1070
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/09/2019
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 25/09/2019 Current Replaced
Description

This qualification provides the skill and knowledge to work in the electricity supply industry (ESI) as an as an Overhead Transmission Linesperson.
This qualification covers work on transmission overhead powerlines, such as the erection of towers, poles, structures and associated hardware, and the installation and maintenance of conductors and cables. It also includes inspection procedures for overhead structures and electrical apparatus.
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 1060 weighting points comprising:
- 840 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 220 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.

Choose a total of 220 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 70 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 160 and 220 weighting points taken from Group B. You may select all your elective from this group.

Up to 70 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 the 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.

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
OBH91 UETTDREL11 Apply sustainable energy and environmental procedures 18 Unit of competency
S7308 UEENEEE102A Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components 36 Unit of competency
S7310 UEENEEE105A Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment 18 Unit of competency
OBG63 UETTDRTP30 Inspect transmission overhead structures and electrical apparatus 36 Unit of competency
OBH62 UETTDRIS54 Install and maintain poles, structures and overhead conductors and cables 54 Unit of competency
OBG65 UETTDRTP29 Install and maintain transmission overhead conductors and cables 54 Unit of competency
OBG67 UETTDRTP26 Install transmission structures and associated hardware 54 Unit of competency
OAE39 TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) 30 Unit of competency
W9423 CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging 80 Unit of competency
W9426 CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level 96 Unit of competency
OBG66 UETTDRTP27 Maintain transmission structures and associated hardware 54 Unit of competency
OBH90 UETTDREL12 Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and apparatus 36 Unit of competency
S7309 UEENEEE104A Solve problems in d.c. circuits 72 Unit of competency
S7318 UEENEEG101A Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits 54 Unit of competency
S7319 UEENEEG102A Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits 72 Unit of competency
OBG57 UETTDRTP99 Test and verify transmission overhead installations 36 Unit of competency
S7311 UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications 36 Unit of competency
OBH85 UETTDREL16 Working safely near live electrical apparatus 18 Unit of competency
2. Group A: Imported and Common Elective Units

Between 0 and 70 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
WC420 UEENEEE108A Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits 36 Unit of competency
AWL69 TLILIC2016 Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
AWL70 TLILIC2015 Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
W9429 CPCCLSF2001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level 40 Unit of competency
W9430 CPCCLSF3001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level 40 Unit of competency
OAE35 TLILIC0006 Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane 70 Unit of competency
OAE42 TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck 40 Unit of competency
W9425 CPCCLHS3002A Licence to operate a materials hoist 20 Unit of competency
W9424 CPCCLHS3001A Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist 32 Unit of competency
OAE45 TLILIC0015 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (over 100 Tonnes) 70 Unit of competency
OAE38 TLILIC0010 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes) 70 Unit of competency
OAE43 TLILIC0013 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes) 70 Unit of competency
OAE40 TLILIC0002 Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) 40 Unit of competency
W9427 CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level 24 Unit of competency
BAS06 AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws 35 Unit of competency
S7323 UEENEEG106A Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits 36 Unit of competency
3. Group B: General Elective Units

Between 160 and 220 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
OBH57 UETTDRIS57 Conduct visual checking and treatment of power system poles and structures 27 Unit of competency
OBG23 UETTDRVC29 Control vegetation whilst performing linework 36 Unit of competency
OBI25 UETTDRDP11 Inspect overhead poles-structures and electrical apparatus 40 Unit of competency
OBH58 UETTDRIS56 Install and maintain low voltage overhead services 36 Unit of competency
OBH60 UETTDRIS52 Install and maintain poles, structures and associated hardware 45 Unit of competency
OBH61 UETTDRIS53 Install and maintain power system public lighting 36 Unit of competency
OBH54 UETTDRIS61 Install mobile generation set for synchronised LV Genset 45 Unit of competency
OBH73 UETTDRIS41 Install network infrastructure electrical equipment 54 Unit of competency
OBH72 UETTDRIS42 Maintain network infrastructure electrical equipment 54 Unit of competency
OBI24 UETTDRDP12 Maintain overhead energised low voltage conductors and cables 54 Unit of competency
OBH70 UETTDRIS44 Perform HV field switching operation to a given schedule 45 Unit of competency
OBH71 UETTDRIS43 Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule 45 Unit of competency
OBG92 UETTDRSB39 Perform power system substation switching operation to a given schedule 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J162 UET30512 Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Transmission Overhead Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHB8 UET30521 Certificate III in ESI - Transmission Overhead Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification

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