UET30619 - Certificate III in ESI
Power Systems - Distribution Overhead
Student Vocational Outcomes
Successful students who earn this qualification will be eligible to apply for Accreditation to work as an Accredited Service Provider in NSW.
| Level 1 ASP Qualification and training requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Accredited Service Provider (ASP)
Scheme Classes of Contestable network services (type of work) |
ASP Scheme Qualification Criterion for Level 1 ASPs
Training organisations must be registered with Australian Skills Quality Authority or their state training authority and must have the relevant qualification and unit of competency on their scope of registration to deliver training and/or assessment |
|
| Core Qualifications (refer Note 1) | Additional Mandatory Competency Units (refer to Note 2) | |
| Class 1A – carry out work on or near the overhead electricity network | UET30619 – Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems – Distribution Overhead | UETTDRRF11 - Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks |
| Class 1B – carry out work on or near the underground electricity network including both paperlead and polymeric and associated underground asset installation works | UET30819 – Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems – Distribution Cable Jointing |
UETTDRCJ21 -
Lay ESI electrical cables
and
UETTDRCJ22 -
Install and maintain de-energised low voltage underground paper insulated cables
and
UETTDRCJ23 -
Install and maintain de-energised high voltage underground paper insulated cables
and
UETTDRRF11 -
Testing of connections to low voltage electricity network
|
| Class 1C – carry out work on or near the underground electricity network and associated underground asset installation works limited to polymeric cables only |
UET30819
– Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems – Distribution Cable Jointing or UEE30811 – Certificate III in Electro-technology Electrician (or equivalent) or UET30619 – Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems – Distribution Overhead |
UETTDRCJ21 -
Lay ESI electrical cables
and
UETTDRCJ26 -
Install and maintain de-energised low voltage underground polymeric cables
and
UETTDRCJ27 -
Install and maintain de-energised high voltage underground polymeric cabless
and
UETTDRRF11 -
Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks
|
Note 1:
Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s) must ensure that any/all prerequisite units of competency (as specified within each of the relevant competency standards) have been achieved prior to awarding any of the units of competency specified within the “Additional Mandatory Competency Units” column of Level 1 table. |
||
Cohorts
Detailed is an explanation of our various student cohorts. The specific details on how they are managed appear in various matrices throughout our / your Training and Assessment Strategy.
Note: NSW is unique in the fact that it has a ‘contestable works program’. All other Australian states and territories ESDN’s use a preferred ‘Contractor’ system, where the ESDN awards work via tendering systems. This situation may change with the introduction of Australian Energy Regulator – Ring Fencing Laws, effective January 1st 2018.
New to Industry
These students enter studies with no previous ESI experience.
Pathway Changers
These students are existing ESI employees who are seeking a change of their current authorisation to perform the duties associated with the studies..
Existing Electrical Qualifications
These cohorts hold one or more of the electrical qualifications specified in the training package streams, (they may be eligible for recognition).
Return Students
These students are existing IAC Safety Services students for whom we have a rich source of vocational educational history. This includes but is not limited to study history, their Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) results and observations of studies by our trainers and accessors.
No Existing Electrical Qualifications
These cohorts hold no electrical qualifications as specified in the training package streams.
Existing ESDN enterprise staff
Who currently perform these duties and who hold internally issued qualifications. [A legacy exists within the NSW ESI with many workers still holding only internally issued qualifications - these workers are 'Grandfathered' or 'Exempt' under existing legislation to have formal qualifications to perform their duties whilst employed by the ESDN]. Upon leaving the ESDN they are required obtain the full relevant National Vocational Education qualification.
Individuals and Accredited Service Providers (ASP's)
Who are required to perform these duties for or on behalf of the ESDN. (A contestable works program exists under the NSW Electrical Supply Act 1995 to permit suitable qualified, accredited and authorised persons [ASP's] to install and maintain the NSW Electricity Supply Transmission and Distribution Networks. To ensure that the electrical transmission and distribution networks remain safe and reliable, only ASP's may perform this work).
Volume of Learning
2 year program
A Certificate III is allocated 1 -2 years or 1200 -2400 hours under the Australian Qualifications framework volume of learning Indicator. [Certificate III qualifications are often the basis for trade outcomes and undertaken as part of a traineeship or apprenticeship. In these cases, up to four years may be required to achieve the learning outcomes].
Note: This is not a licence outcome in NSW.
An obligation is placed on an RTO to justify why they intend to conduct Certificate level training and assessment at a rate lower than prescribed above.
UET12 – Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package (Release 2.1) specifies weighting requirements for both Certificates and individual Units of Competency. The weighting points are generally / typically reflected in nominal hours of training and assessment.
Electricians 2,060 hours
Cohorts who already possess an Unrestricted Electrician’s Licence or equivalent issued in an Australian State or Territory.
Non Electricians 2,400 hours
Cohorts who do not possess electrical qualifications.
In any case all students will be given the opportunity to fully absorb the required knowledge, and to develop skills over time in the different contexts they will experience in an ESI workplace.
Volume of Learning Table
| Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) | UET30819 Cert III ESI – Power Systems – Distribution Cable Jointing* | IAC Safety Services TAS & Practices. | Totals | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
25% or 50%
respectively Face to Face and Bulk ups |
65% or 40%
respectively On the job |
10%
Assessments |
100% | |||
| *Core plus electives | ||||||
| Electrician | 1200 – 2400 hrs | 720 points | 515 hrs | 1,339 hrs | 206 hrs | 2,060 hrs |
| Non Electrical Worker | 1060 points | 600 hrs | 1,560 hrs | 240 hrs | 2,400 hrs | |
Your Core Units
| Group | Weight | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| UEENEEE101A | Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | Core | 20 |
| UEENEEE102A | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | Core | 40 |
| UEENEEE104A | Solve problems in d.c. circuits | Core | 80 |
| UEENEEE105A | Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment | Core | 20 |
| UEENEEE107A | Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | Core | 40 |
| UEENEEG101A | Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits | Core | 60 |
| UEENEEG102A | Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits | Core | 80 |
| UETTDREL11 | Apply sustainable energy and environmental procedures | Core | 20 |
| UETTDREL12 | Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and apparatus | Core | 40 |
| UETTDREL16 | Working safely near live electrical apparatus | Core | 20 |
| CPCCLDG3001A | Licence to perform dogging | Core | 20 |
| TLILIC0005 | Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | Core | 40 |
| AHCARB205A | Operate and maintain chainsaws | Core | 20 |
| UETTDRDP11 | Inspect overhead poles-structures and electrical apparatus | Core | 50 |
| UETTDRDP12 | Maintain overhead energised low voltage conductors and cables | Core | 60 |
| UETTDRIS52 | Install and maintain poles, structures and associated hardware | Core | 50 |
| UETTDRIS54 | Install and maintain poles, structures and conductors and cables | Core | 60 |
| UETTDRIS41 | Install network infrastructure electrical equipment | Core | 60 |
| UETTDRIS42 | Maintain network infrastructure electrical equipment | Core | 60 |
| UETTDRIS56 | Install and maintain low voltage overhead services | Core | 40 |
| UETTDRDP99 | Test and verify distribution overhead installations | Core | 40 |
| Points Total | 920 | ||
Your Electives
Training packages provide a range of electives that can be studied. They do this to achieve the highest possible level of vocational outcome i.e. to ensure that studies undertaken maximise your employability and potential return for both your employer and industry.
This certificate is being offered within the state of NSW, which has a contestable electricity market operating under the Electricity Supply Act, 1995, refer to appendix B for details.
The electives proposed are those which will allow the student and their employer to be eligible to apply to the Dpt Trade and Investment to apply to become a Level I and II Accredited Service Provider.
Elective Competency Standard Units, Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 140 points from the following groups:
| Group | Min points | Max points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A |
Imported and Common Elective Units
Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 3. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points. |
0 | 70 |
| B |
Qualifications Electives
You may select all your elective units from this Group |
80 | 140 |
The following group B Qualification Elective Units are excluded from the electives as they are not part of the contestable works program in NSW (July 2015), and therefore have limited Vocational Outcomes for their employers. Specifically, only ESDN employees can actually perform these duties whilst all non ESDN workers in NSW are prohibited.
|
UETTDRIS43 |
Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule. |
|
UETTDRIS44 |
Perform HV field switching operation to a given schedule |
|
UETTDRIS61 |
Install mobile generation set for synchronised LV Genset |
|
UETTDRSB39 |
Perform power system substation switching operation to a given schedule |
| Group | Weight | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| TLILIC2015 | Licence to drive medium rigid vehicle | A | 20 |
| UETTDRVC29 | Control vegetation whilst performing line work | B | 40 |
| UETTDRIS53 | Install and maintain power system public lighting | B | 40 |
| UETTDRIS55 | Install and maintain low voltage underground services | B | 40 |
| Points Total | 140 | ||
Training and Assessment Breakdown
Certificate Level
Learning: Face to Face, Bulk up
Learning: On the job.
Assessments: Class room, practicals in our yard, theory etc.
The pie graph represents a typical break down of time allocated to each stage of training and assessment. This may change due to the specific stakeholders needs.
The above percentile ratios apply to students with the exception of those Units of Competency groupings listed below:
Install
& Maintain
Cables, Pole, Structures
and
Apparatus
Inspect
& Maintain
Poles, Electrical
Apparatus, LV Conductors
& Cables
Studies
Network
Infrastructure
& Electrical
Equipment
Studies
Typical Day
07:30 – 09:30
Classroom based learning
09:30 – 09:45
Break
09:45 – 10:00
Prestart Brief
10:00 – 12:00
ESI Construction Work
12:00 – 12:30
Lunch
12:30 – 15:30
ESI Construction Work
07:30 – 09:30
Classroom based learning
09:30 – 09:45
Break
09:45 – 10:00
Prestart Brief
10:00 – 12:00
ESI Construction Work
12:00 – 12:30
Lunch
12:30 – 15:30
ESI Construction Work
Certificate III in ESI
To be effectively and efficiently processed through your studies, this Certificate is undertaken as follows:
UET30619
Overhead
Power systems -
Distribution Overhead
Electro-
technology Studies
UEENEEE101A
UEENEEE102A
UEENEEE104A
UEENEEE105A
UEENEEE107A
UEENEEG101A
UEENEEG102A
Environmental and
Items of Plant Use
Near The Network Studies
UETTDREL11
UETTDREL12
UETTDREL16
UETTDRVC29
Dogging, Rigging,
Crane Chasing Studies*
CPCCLDG3001A
TLILIC0005
TLILIC2015
AHCARB205A
Inspect and
Maintain Poles, Electrical
Apparatus, LV Conductors
& Cables Studies
UETTDRDP11
UETTDRDP12
Install & Maintain
Cables, Pole, Structures
and Apparatus
UETTDRIS52
UETTDRIS53
UETTDRIS54
Network
Infrastructure &
Electrical Equipment
Studies
UETTDRIS41
UETTDRIS42
Customer Services
and Metering Studies
UETTDRIS55
UETTDRIS56
Final Electrical
Competency Studies
UETTDRDP99
*These Units of Competency are outsourced to an external RTO, IAC has an approved provider to refer students to. Full unit details are available in the Training Assessment Strategy (TAS) and from training.gov.au
Tuition Details
Electro-
technology Studies
NOTE: conditions apply to these Units |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAC Duration (approx hours) | |||||
|
50%
Face to Face and Bulk ups |
40%
On the job |
10%
Assessment |
|||
| UEENEEE101A | Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 5 | 13 | 2 | 20 |
| UEENEEE102A | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | 10 | 26 | 4 | 40 |
| UEENEEE104A | Solve problems in d.c. circuits | 20 | 21 | 8 | 80 |
| UEENEEE105A | Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment | 5 | 13 | 2 | 20 |
| UEENEEE107A | Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | 10 | 26 | 4 | 40 |
| UEENEEG101A | Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits | 15 | 39 | 6 | 60 |
| UEENEEG102A | Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits | 20 | 52 | 8 | 80 |
| Total | 85 | 221 | 34 | 340 hrs | |
Environmental
and Items of
Plant Use Near
The Network
Studies
| IAC Duration (approx hours) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
25%
Face to Face and Bulk ups |
65%
On the job |
10%
Assessment |
|||
| UETTDREL11A | Apply sustainable energy and environmental procedures | 5 | 13 | 2 | 20 |
| UETTDREL12 | Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and apparatus | 10 | 26 | 4 | 40 |
| UETTDREL16 | Working safely near live electrical apparatus | 5 | 13 | 2 | 20 |
| UETTDRVC29 | Control vegetation whilst performing line work | 10 | 26 | 4 | 40 |
| Total | 30 | 78 | 12 | 120 hrs | |
Dogging,
Rigging,
Crane Chasing
Studies*
| IAC Duration (approx hours) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
25%
Face to Face and Bulk ups |
65%
On the job |
10%
Assessment |
|||
| CPCCLDG3001A | Licence to perform dogging | 5 | 13 | 2 | 20 |
| TLILIC0005 | Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 10 | 26 | 4 | 40 |
| TLILIC2015 | Licence to drive medium rigid vehicle | 5 | 13 | 2 | 20 |
| AHCARB205A | Operate and maintain chainsaws | 5 | 13 | 2 | 20 |
| Total | 25 | 65 | 10 | 100 hrs | |
| *These Units of Competency are outsourced to an external RTO, IAC has an approved provider to refer student to. | |||||
Inspect and
Maintain Poles,
Electrical
Apparatus, LV
Conductors &
Cables
Studies
| IAC Duration (approx hours) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
50%
Face to Face and Bulk ups |
40%
On the job |
10%
Assessment |
|||
| UETTDRDP11 | Inspect overhead poles-structures and electrical apparatus | 100 | 80 | 20 | 200 |
| UETTDRDP12 | Maintain overhead energised low voltage conductors and cables | 120 | 96 | 24 | 240 |
| Total | 220 | 176 | 44 | 440 hrs | |
Install
& Maintain
Cables, Pole,
Structures and
Apparatus
| IAC Duration (approx hours) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
50%
Face to Face and Bulk ups |
40%
On the job |
10%
Assessment |
|||
| UETTDRIS52 | Install and maintain poles, structures and associated hardware | 100 | 80 | 20 | 200 |
| UETTDRIS53 | Install and maintain power system public lighting* | 80 | 64 | 16 | 160 |
| UETTDRIS54 | Install and maintain poles, structures and conductors and cables | 120 | 96 | 24 | 240 |
| Total | 300 | 240 | 60 | 600 hrs | |
Network
Infrastructure
& Electrical
Equipment
Studies
| IAC Duration (approx hours) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
50%
Face to Face and Bulk ups |
40%
On the job |
10%
Assessment |
|||
| UETTDRIS41 | Install network infrastructure electrical equipment | 120 | 96 | 24 | 240 |
| UETTDRIS42 | Maintain network infrastructure electrical equipment | 120 | 96 | 24 | 240 |
| Total | 240 | 192 | 48 | 480 hrs | |
NOTE: Individual Study Plans are in your 365 Planner Units of Competency in red are core (compulsory) and those in green are electives .
Customer
Services and
Metering
Studies
| IAC Duration (approx hours) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
25%
Face to Face and Bulk ups |
65%
On the job |
10%
Assessment |
|||
| UETTDRIS55 | Install and maintain low voltage underground services | 30 | 78 | 12 | 120 |
| UETTDRIS56 | Install and maintain low voltage overhead services | 30 | 78 | 12 | 120 |
| Total | 60 | 156 | 24 | 240 hrs | |
Final
Electrical
Competency
Studies
| IAC Duration (approx hours) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
25%
Face to Face and Bulk ups |
65%
On the job |
10%
Assessment |
|||
| UETTDRDP99 | Test and verify distribution overhead installations | 20 | 52 | 8 | 80 |
| Total | 20 | 52 | 8 | 80 hrs | |
Training and Assessment Breakdown
Learning: Face to Face, Bulk up
Learning: On the job.
Assessments: Class room, practicals in our yard, theory etc.
The pie graph represents a typical break down of time allocated to each stage of training and assessment. This may change due to the specific stakeholders needs.
The above percentile ratios apply to students with the exception of those Units of Competency groupings listed below:
You wouldn’t expect these guys to be shown once or twice and then deemed competent, would you?
So it is a little unrealistic to expect ESI Workers studying to perform high risk activities to do the same. As the major tasks for Asset Inspection Workers these units must be undertaken / proven with more Face to Face time in our controlled ESI yard at progressively higher voltages.
Typical Day
07:30 – 09:30
Classroom based learning
09:30 – 09:45
Break
09:45 – 10:00
Prestart Brief
10:00 – 12:00
ESI Construction Work
12:00 – 12:30
Lunch
12:30 – 15:30
ESI Construction Work
07:30 – 09:30
Classroom based learning
09:30 – 09:45
Break
09:45 – 10:00
Prestart Brief
10:00 – 12:00
ESI Construction Work
12:00 – 12:30
Lunch
12:30 – 15:30
ESI Construction Work
| IAC Duration (approx hours) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
50%
Face to Face and Bulk ups |
40%
On the job |
10%
Assessment |
|||
| UETTDRDP11 | Inspect overhead poles - structures and electrical apparatus | 100 | 80 | 20 | 200 |
| UETTDRIS41 | Install network infrastructure electrical equipment | 120 | 96 | 24 | 240 |
| UETTDRIS42 | Maintain network infrastructure electrical equipment | 120 | 96 | 24 | 240 |
| Total | 340 | 272 | 68 | 680 hrs | |
This entire stage will be completed whilst the network is de-energised. Elimination of the electrical source at this stage will provide students with the appropriate WHS control whilst they are learning the skills required.
0 volts
This entire stage will be completed whilst the network is stepped down. Substitution of full 240 / 420 volt system with a step down voltage at this stage will provide students with the appropriate WHS control whilst they are learning the skills required.
50 volts
A fully energised 240 / 420 volt system will be introduced once it is established that the students are capable of working safely.
240/420 volts
Further Reading, T&Cs
IAC Student Kit
IAC RTO Series
IAC Recognition Series
Summary
Students are expected to attend face to face trainer led theory classes and knowledge assessments; the student will then attend practical competency demonstrations (under simulated conditions progressing towards full functioning workplace conditions) then practical competency assessments.
Students are provided with the opportunity to supplement their face to face studies with their own individual study. These include our online training products and services and digital tools. Typical tasks include studying, research, learning activities, participation in chat rooms and the like.
241 hours
Cable Jointing
295 hours
Overhead
Students take the skills and knowledge learnt and apply them in the workplace.
Students are expected to demonstrate their competence in the studies that they undertook.
= 10% of the time
206 hours
240 hours
Our schedule
Certificate III in ESI: Distribution Overhead
In New South Wales, a contestable works program exists to allow Accredited Service Providers (ASPs) to work on the Electricity Supply Distribution Network (ESDN). To obtain this type of work, you need qualifications and registration with the ASP scheme. Certificate III in ESI: Distribution Overhead is a registered training course, giving students the skills and experience to work as an ASP in the NSW energy distribution network.
Distribution Overhead course units
Certificate III in ESI: Distribution Overhead includes a total of 24 study units. 20 of these units are compulsory, while 4 are electives. The elective units must provide the best vocational outcomes for the student and their employer. Let’s look at the full list of units.
Core
AHCMOM213 – Operate and maintain chainsaws
CPPCLDG3001A – Licence to perform dogging
TLILIC0005 – Licence to operate a boom type EWP (Boom length 12 metres or more)
UEECD0007 – Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0019 – Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
UEECD0044 – Solve problems in multiple path circuits
UEECD0046 – Solve problems in single-path circuits
UEECD0051 – Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
UEEEL0020 – Solve problems in low-voltage circuits
UEEEL0021 – Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices
UETDRDO001 – Inspect overhead poles, structures and electrical apparatus
UETDRDO005 – Maintain overhead energised low-voltage distribution network
UETDRDO006 – Maintain, test and verify distribution overhead network
UETDREL001 – Apply environmental requirements
UETDREL004 – Operate plant and equipment in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
UETDREL005 – Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
UETDRIS007 – Install and maintain distribution overhead conductors and cables
UETDRIS008 – Install and maintain electrical apparatus
UETDRIS010 – Install and maintain low-voltage overhead services
UETDRIS012 – Install and maintain poles, structure and hardware
Elective
UETDRIS011 – Install and maintain low-voltage underground services
UETDRIS013 – Install and maintain public lighting systems
UETDRIS014 – Install and replace energy meters and associated equipment
Imported Unit
If you hold existing electrical industry qualifications, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning for certain units. Speak to us when you book your course, and we’ll talk you through the requirements.
The training and assessment breakdown
To maximise your learning potential, we break this course down into different learning styles. Much of the training occurs on the job, but there is still a significant face-to-face learning and assessment component as follows:
- Face-to-face learning: 25%
- On-the-job learning: 65%
- Assessments: 10%
Due to the high risks involved in working with live electrical apparatus, assessments typically take place in our yard, providing a controlled learning environment. During the first stage, the network is de-energised to 0 volts. During the second stage, the network is stepped down to 50 volts, and finally, assessments take place with a fully energised network of 240/420 volts.
Who can undertake Overhead Distribution training?
Anybody can participate in Certificate III in ESI: Distribution Overhead. Generally, this course is undertaken by those aiming to work in the NSW energy distribution network as an ASP. Whether you have electrical experience and are looking for a career change or are new to the industry, the course is open to everybody.
How long does the training take?
The Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) recommends 1200 – 2400 hours of study. Our course provides 2060 hours for participants who already hold an unrestricted electrician’s licence. For those without electrical qualifications, our course is 2400 hours. Typically, the course takes between 1-2 years to complete.