Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Underground
Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Underground
UET30821
BHB5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 22/12/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 14/10/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 20/09/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work in the electricity supply industry (ESI) as a Distribution Underground Cable Jointer.
This qualification covers the installation and maintenance of low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) underground cables, services and electrical equipment.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
The application of the skills and knowledge described within the units in this qualification may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.
Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this qualification.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of twenty three (23) units comprising:- eighteen (18) core units listed below; plus
- five (5) elective units
The elective units are to be chosen as follows:
- three (3) elective units selected from Group A listed below
- two (2) elective units may be selected from Group A or Group B elective units listed below, of which, 1 elective unit may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from a qualification in this or any other 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 core units must be completed.
2. Group A Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be chosen from Group A of the elective unit list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
At least two (2) units may be chosen from Group A or Group B units listed below, of which, one (1) elective unit may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from a qualification in this or any other endorsed Training Package, provided the selected unit contributes to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OED71 | UETDRIS023 | Develop and validate high voltage distribution switching programs | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OEF06 | UETDRIS024 | Develop and validate low voltage distribution switching programs | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODN09 | UETDREL003 | Identify and apply controls for alternate supplies on the distribution network | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODN26 | UETDRIS014 | Install and replace energy meters and associated equipment | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODN27 | UETDRIS015 | Install low voltage mobile generator | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODN29 | UETDRIS017 | Perform high voltage field switching operation to a given schedule | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODM42 | UETDRIS018 | Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODN55 | UETDRSB001 | Perform substation switching operations to a given schedule | 45 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEV2 | UET30819 | Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Cable Jointing | 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.