Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in ESI - Power Systems Substations
Certificate IV in ESI - Power Systems Substations
UET40521
BHB2
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 20/09/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work in power system substations in the electricity supply industry (ESI).
This qualification covers selecting, installing, setting up, testing, fault finding, repairing and maintaining electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises. It also provides a career in installation and maintenance of substations, such as the maintenance of high voltage (HV) power system, including circuit breakers and transformers. It includes substation switching, inspection and diagnosing and rectifying faults. Options are available for skills to be obtained in high current direct current (d.c.) switchgear and equipment, installation of HV plant and equipment and/or the maintenance and commissioning of discrete protection and control systems.
It includes the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) requirements for an ‘Electrician’s licence’. Competency development activities in this qualification are subject to regulations directly related to licensing.
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 1280 weighting points comprising:- 1030 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 250 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.
Choose a total of 250 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 50 weighting points can be taken from Group A; between 0 and 120 weighting points can be taken from Group B; and between 130 and 250 weighting points taken from Group C. You may select all your electives from this group.
Up to 50 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 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCF10 | BSBOPS402 | Coordinate business operational plans | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCD37 | BSBINS402 | Coordinate workplace information systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE26 | BSBSTR402 | Implement continuous improvement | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCE19 | BSBLDR413 | Lead effective workplace relationships | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCF94 | BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness | 45 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Qualification Elective Units
Between 0 and 120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBG98 | UETTDRSB33 | Install high voltage plant and equipment | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBH02 | UETTDRSB29 | Maintain capacitor bank equipment for voltage regulation | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODN55 | UETDRSB001 | Perform substation switching operations to a given schedule | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODN30 | UETDRIS019 | Sample, test, filter and reinstate insulating oil | 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 |
4. Group C: Qualification Elective Units
Between 130 and 250 weighting points taken from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEV5 | UET40519 | Certificate IV in ESI - Power Systems Substations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIA7 | UET40522 | Certificate IV in ESI - Substations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification
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