Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems
Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems
UET60222
BHY4
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 11/08/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 14/10/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work in the electricity supply industry within distribution and transmission networks. The qualification allows individuals to specialise in one of the following areas.
Design and Drafting
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge for designing and drafting transmission and distribution networks, and the use of CAD software and drawing management systems.
Design
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge for designing transmission and distribution networks.
System Operations Distribution
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge for monitoring, operating, coordinating and maintaining distribution networks.
System Operations Transmission
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge for monitoring, operating, coordinating and maintaining transmission networks.
Protection (Testing)
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge for commissioning, maintaining, diagnosing faults of complex protection and control systems.
Protection and Metering (Testing)
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge for commissioning, maintaining, diagnosing faults of metering systems.
Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialisation selected from the specialist group choice below.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
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
Total number of unitsSpecialisations
Design and Drafting
Total of fourteen (14) units of competency
- six (6) core units listed below, plus
- eight (8) electives from Group A and/or B, with up to three (3) from Group G.
Design
Total of fourteen (14) units of competency
- six (6) core units listed below, plus
- eight (8) electives from Group B.
System Operations Distribution
Total of thirteen (13) units of competency
- six (6) core units listed below, plus
- seven (7) electives from Group C.
System Operations Transmission
Total of twelve (12) units of competency
- six (6) core units listed below, plus
- six (6) electives from Group D.
Protection (Testing)
Total of fourteen (14) units of competency
- six (6) core units listed below, plus
- eight (8) electives from Group E.
Protection and Metering (Testing)
Total of fourteen (14) units of competency
- six (6) core units listed below, plus
- eight (8) electives from Group F.
Up to one (1) of the elective units may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from a qualification in this or any endorsed Training Package, provided the selected unit contributes 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.
Units of competency that have a pre-requisite requirement are identified by this symbol * on training.gov.au (TGA). Refer directly to the units of competency to identify pre-requisite requirements to ensure all are complied with.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCA55 | UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ81 | UEEEL0020 | Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits | 72 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ72 | UEEEL0021 | Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OBY68 | UEECD0044 | Solve problems in multiple path circuits | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OCA07 | UEECD0046 | Solve problems in single path circuits | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OCC28 | UEECD0051 | Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | 36 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Design and Drafting
For the Design and Drafting Specialisation, eight (8) electives to be chosen from Group A and/or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEE01 | UETDRDS023 | Draft and layout distribution substation minor upgrade | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OEF15 | UETDRDS024 | Draft and layout overhead distribution extension | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OED52 | UETDRDS025 | Draft and layout street lighting system | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OED93 | UETDRDS026 | Draft and layout underground distribution extension | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OEU92 | MEM30031 | Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OED89 | UETDRDS028 | Prepare and manage construction plans for electrical infrastructure | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OEV22 | MEM30033 | Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ69 | UEECS0033 | Use engineering applications software on personal computers | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODN11 | UETDREL005 | Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus | 18 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Design
For the Design Specialisation, eight (8) electives to be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group D: Systems Operations Transmission
For the System Operations Transmission, six (6) electives to be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OED79 | UETDRSO013 | Coordinate and manage transmission network access and activities | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OED78 | UETDRSO014 | Coordinate operations in a regulated energy market | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OEF02 | UETDRSO017 | Develop and validate transmission switching programs | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OEF01 | UETDRSO018 | Dispatch and monitor field staff activities | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OEF00 | UETDRSO020 | Operate SCADA equipment | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OED62 | UETDRSO021 | Respond to protection operations | 125 | Unit of competency |
5. Group C: Systems Operations Distribution
For the System Operations Distribution Specialisation, seven (7) electives to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OED59 | UETDRSO012 | Coordinate and manage distribution and sub-transmission network access and activities | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OED65 | UETDRSO015 | Develop and validate distribution and sub-transmission switching programs | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OED66 | UETDRSO016 | Develop and validate low voltage switching programs | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OEF01 | UETDRSO018 | Dispatch and monitor field staff activities | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OED64 | UETDRSO019 | Manage supply and demand in distribution and sub-transmission networks | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OEF00 | UETDRSO020 | Operate SCADA equipment | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OED62 | UETDRSO021 | Respond to protection operations | 125 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E: Protection (Testing)
For the Protection (Testing) Specialisation, eight (8) electives to be chosen from Group E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
7. Group F: Protection and Metering (Testing)
For the Protection and Metering (Testing) Specialisation, eight (8) electives to be chosen from Group F.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
8. Group G: General Electives
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHA8 | UET60221 | Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems | 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.