Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead
Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead
UET30619
BEW0
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/09/2019 | Current | Replaced |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work in the electricity supply industry (ESI) as an Overhead Distribution Linesperson.
This qualification covers work on distribution overhead powerlines, including installation, maintenance and inspection of poles, structures and associated hardware. It also includes installation and maintenance of electrical equipment, conductors and cables used in the powerline industry and the use of support plant and equipment to undertake these tasks and environmental requirements.
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 1060 weighting points comprising:- 920 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 140 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.
Choose a total of 140 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 70 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 80 and 140 weighting points taken from Group B. You may select all your elective from this group.
Up to 60 weighting points of the general elective unitsGroup 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 that 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 70 weighting points may be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B: General Elective Units
Between 80 and 140 weighting points to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBH57 | UETTDRIS57 | Conduct visual checking and treatment of power system poles and structures | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OBG23 | UETTDRVC29 | Control vegetation whilst performing linework | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBH63 | UETTDRIS55 | Install and maintain low voltage underground services | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBH61 | UETTDRIS53 | Install and maintain power system public lighting | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBH55 | UETTDRIS60 | Install and replace power system energy meters and associated equipment | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBH54 | UETTDRIS61 | Install mobile generation set for synchronised LV Genset | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBH70 | UETTDRIS44 | Perform HV field switching operation to a given schedule | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBH71 | UETTDRIS43 | Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBG92 | UETTDRSB39 | Perform power system substation switching operation to a given schedule | 45 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J163 | UET30612 | Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHB7 | UET30621 | Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification
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