Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems
Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems
UET60219
BEW7
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 20/04/2021 | Current | Replaced |
| 1.00 | 25/09/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work in the electricity supply industry (ESI) as a Power System Senior Technical Officer or a Power 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 2160 weighting points comprising:- 820 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 1340 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.
Choose a total of 1340 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 400 weighting points can be taken from Group B; between 0 and 200 weighting points can be taken from Group C, between 140 and 900 weighting points can be taken from Group D and between 440 and 1200 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 can 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUK09 | BSBINN502 | Build and sustain an innovative work environment | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUL89 | BSBLED501 | Develop a workplace learning environment | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUI86 | BSBSUS501 | Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUL24 | BSBMGT516 | Facilitate continuous improvement | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUH47 | BSBWOR502 | Lead and manage team effectiveness | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ29 | BSBINM501 | Manage an information or knowledge management system | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUH01 | BSBFIM501 | Manage budgets and financial plans | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ03 | BSBMGT517 | Manage operational plan | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUI44 | BSBMGT502 | Manage people performance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUK69 | BSBWOR501 | Manage personal work priorities and professional development | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUM47 | BSBCUS501 | Manage quality customer service | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Qualification Elective Units
Between 0 and 400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC532 | UEENEEH102A | Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBH86 | UETTDREL15 | Respond to power systems technical enquiries and requests | 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 900 weighting points must 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 1200 weighting points must 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J171 | UET60212 | Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems | Qualification |
Replaced By
| 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.