Qualification Outline
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Diploma of ESI Generation
Diploma of ESI Generation
UEP50122
BHP9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 20/04/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
The qualification covers skills and knowledge to manage power generation plant systems activities, remote operation of network systems, development of operational procedures and the implementation of safe working practice for work 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 six (36) units of competency for the Combined Specialisation - Operations and Systems OperationsA total of twenty nine (29) units of competency for the Specialisation - Operations
A total of twenty seven (27) units of competency for the Specialisation - Systems Operations
comprising:
Combined Specialisation - Operations and Systems Operations
- twelve (12) core units listed below; plus
- nine (9) specialisation units from Group A; plus
- seven (7) specialisation units from Group B; plus
- five (5) elective units from Group C; plus
- three (3) 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
- twelve (12) core units listed below; plus
- nine (9) specialisation units from Group A; plus
- five (5) elective units from Group C; plus
- three (3) 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
- twelve (12) core units listed below; plus
- seven (7) specialisation units from Group B; plus
- five (5) elective units from Group C; plus
- three (3) 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 on training.gov.au (TGA).
1. Core Units
All twelve (12) units must be completed.
2. Group A: Specialist Electives - Operations
Choose nine (9) units from Group A when completing the Combination Specialisation and Specialisation - Operations.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODZ17 | UEPOPS011 | Conduct multiple energy source isolation procedures for permit to work | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODZ16 | UEPOPS017 | Conduct single energy source isolation procedures for permit to work | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODZ02 | UEPOPS019 | Control electrical energy production | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODY82 | UEPOPS028 | Coordinate permit to work system | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODY23 | UEPOPS055 | Manage permit to work system | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODY87 | UEPOPS056 | Manage quality control procedures | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODX85 | UEPOPS075 | Operate and monitor a.c. electrical systems | 27 | Unit of competency |
| ODZ29 | UEPOPS089 | Operate and monitor d.c. electrical systems | 18 | Unit of competency |
| ODY08 | UEPOPS127 | Plan and organise work | 27 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Specialist Electives - System Operations
Choose seven (7) units from Group B when completing the specialization - Systems Operations.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODY41 | UEPOPS026 | Coordinate network/system | 27 | Unit of competency |
| ODY17 | UEPOPS030 | Coordinate power generation | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODY46 | UEPOPS036 | Develop H.V. switching programs | 18 | Unit of competency |
| ODY50 | UEPOPS040 | Facilitate the use of contingency plans for power generation facilities | 54 | Unit of competency |
| ODY28 | UEPOPS052 | Manage high voltage network system | 72 | Unit of competency |
| ODX82 | UEPOPS108 | Operate and monitor system equipment | 27 | Unit of competency |
| ODY58 | UEPOPS124 | Perform switching to a switching program | 27 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C: General Electives
At least five (5) units must be chosen from Group C for all three (3) specialisations.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEC3 | UEP50218 | Diploma of ESI Generation - Operations | Qualification |
| BEB7 | UEP50118 | Diploma of ESI Generation - Systems Operations | 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.