Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in ESI Generation - Operations Support
Certificate II in ESI Generation - Operations Support
UEP20118
BEB9
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 21/04/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 31/10/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
Participants gaining this qualification will be able to perform operations support functions in the electrical supply industry. Functions may include the operation of non-critical generation plant systems, lubricating generation plant and performing minor maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment. It may also include cleaning power generation plant, operating mobile load shifting equipment and observing safe working practices in the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 360 weighting points comprising 140 core weighting points, plus 220 elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.- Choose a total of 220 weighting points from the general elective unit list below of which between zero (0) and sixty (60) weighting points can be taken from Group A. Between 160 and 220 weighting points may be taken from Group B, you may select all your elective units from this group.
- Up to sixty (60) 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 that selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Previously assigned weighting points are listed in UEP CVIG, if not listed weighting points will be ten (10) points unless directed from the ESI Generation Industry Reference Committee (IRC). The general elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
Where a prerequisite unit is attached to a unit, it is identified by this symbol ∟ on TGA website.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units, totaling 140 points, must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAG76 | UEPOPS356 | Apply environmental and sustainable energy procedures | 18 | Unit of competency |
| S7307 | UEENEEE101A | Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAH44 | UEPOPS202 | Apply quality systems to work | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAH42 | UEPOPS204 | Maintain and utilise records | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAH38 | UEPOPS209 | Perform process plant inspections | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OAH21 | UEPOPS252 | Undertake local systems operations | 27 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Up to 60 weighting points may be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Between 160 and 220 weighting points may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J251 | UEP20112 | Certificate II in ESI Generation - Operations Support | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHQ6 | UEP20122 | Certificate II in ESI Generation - Operations Support | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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