Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead
Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead
UET30621
BHB7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 11/08/2025 | 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 an Overhead Distribution Lineworker.
This qualification covers the installation, maintenance and inspection of poles, structures, hardware, electrical apparatus and the use of support plant, tools and 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 four (24) units comprising:- Twenty (20) core units listed below; plus
- Four (4) elective units
The elective units are to be chosen as follows:
- Three (3) elective units selectedfrom Group A listed below
- One (1) elective unit may be selected from Group A or Group B elective 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.
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.
The units within Group B electives are used by ESI workers to meet work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), mobility and mutual aid requirements. (Refer Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Companion Volume Implementation Guide for further information)
1. Core Units
All twenty (20) units must be completed.
2. Group A: Elective Units
Four (4) units may be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B: Elective Units
One (1) unit may be selected.
The units within Group B electives are used by ESI workers to meet work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), mobility and mutual aid requirements. (Refer Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Companion Volume Implementation Guide for further information).
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEW0 | UET30619 | Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification
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