Kick start your career in the electrical industry with this entry-level course and become an electrical powerline distribution worker.
UET30612 Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead
Kick start your career in the electrical industry with this entry-level course. Develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to become an electrical powerline distribution worker.
Take this opportunity to enter a growing industry with up to 5,000 jobs expected in the next five years for electrical distribution trades workers.
In this course you will learn how to safely install, inspect, and maintain overhead power lines, poles and structures. You will also develop skills and knowledge covering the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment, conductors, and cables used in the powerline industry. Our industry experienced teachers will provide you with the one-on-one support and guidance you need to succeed.
Upon successful completion of this course you will be qualified to work as an electrical powerline distribution worker. You will also be prepared to enhance your career prospects by completing additional studies in this area.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all units listed on your individual training plan.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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AHCARB205AOperate and maintain chainsawsUnit code: AHCARB205A Unit description: This unit covers the process of maintaining, preparing and operating hand-held chainsaws in a work environment and defines the standard required to: select, use, maintain and store suitable personal protective equipment; carry out routine checks and maintenance on chainsaw; apply appropriate chainsaw technique and cutting methods according to manufacturer's specifications and documented low risk work procedures; assess and minimise environmental impacts of chainsaw use; maintain records of chainsaw training and certification, risk assessment and use. |
Operate and maintain chainsaws | |
CPCCLDG3001ALicence to perform doggingUnit code: CPCCLDG3001A Unit description: This unit specifies the outcomes required to perform slinging techniques, including the selection and inspection of lifting gear and/or the directing of the crane operator in the movement of the load when the load is out of view of the crane/operator for licensing purposes. |
Licence to perform dogging | |
TLILIC2005ALicence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)Unit code: TLILIC2005A Unit description: This unit specifies the outcomes required to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) for licensing purposes, and involves the operation of a telescoping device, hinged device, or articulated device or any combination of these used to support a platform on which personnel, equipment and materials may be elevated to perform work. |
Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | |
UEENEEE101AApply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplaceUnit code: UEENEEE101A Unit description: This unit specifies the mandatory requirements of occupational health and safety and how they apply to the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for health and safety, risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work. |
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | |
UEENEEE102AFabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry componentsUnit code: UEENEEE102A Unit description: This unit covers basic fitting and fabrication techniques as they apply in the various utilities industry work functions. It encompasses the safe use of hand, fixed and portable power tools; cutting, shaping joining and fixing using metallic and non-metallic materials; dismantling and assembling equipment; basic mechanical measurement and marking-out and reading drawings/diagrams. |
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | |
UEENEEE104ASolve problems in d.c. circuitsUnit code: UEENEEE104A Unit description: This unit covers determining correct operation of single source d.c. series, parallel and series-parallel circuits and providing solutions as they apply to various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses working safely, problem solving procedures, including the use of voltage, current and resistance measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to predictable problems in single and multiple path circuits. |
Solve problems in d.c. circuits | |
UEENEEE105AFix and secure electrotechnology equipmentUnit code: UEENEEE105A Unit description: This unit covers fixing, securing and mounting techniques as apply in the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses the safe use of hand and portable power tools, safe lifting techniques, safe use of ladders and elevated platforms and the selection and safe application of fixing devices and supporting accessories/equipment. |
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment | |
UEENEEE107AUse drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specificationsUnit code: UEENEEE107A Unit description: This unit covers the use of drawings, diagrams, cable schedules, standards, codes and specifications as they apply to the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses the rudiments for communicating with schematic, wiring and mechanical diagrams and equipment and cable/connection schedules, manuals, site and architectural drawings and plans showing the location of services, apparatus, plant and machinery and understanding the use and format of compliance standards and job specifications. |
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | |
UEENEEG101ASolve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuitsUnit code: UEENEEG101A Unit description: This unit covers determining correct operation of electromagnetic devices and related circuits and providing solutions as they apply to electrical installations and equipment. It encompasses working safely, power circuit problems solving processes, including the use of voltage, current and resistance measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to predictable problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits. |
Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits | |
UEENEEG102ASolve problems in low voltage a.c. circuitsUnit code: UEENEEG102A Unit description: This unit covers ascertaining correct operation of single and three phase a.c. circuits and solving circuit problems as they apply to servicing, fault finding, installation and compliance work functions. It encompasses safe working practices, multiphase circuit arrangements, issues related to protection, power factor and MEN systems and solutions to circuit problems derived from calculated and measured parameters. |
Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits | |
UETTDRDP11AInspect overhead poles-structures and electrical apparatusUnit code: UETTDRDP11A Unit description: This competency standard unit covers the inspection as per requirements of overhead structures such as poles and/or other structures other than towers. It also includes inspection of electrical apparatus such as, overhead conductors and or cables, underground and overhead transition points, electrical equipment, such as pole-mounted transformers, switchgear, hardware and or earthing systems. It encompasses the completion of inspection reports and other relevant documentation in accordance with requirements. |
Inspect overhead poles-structures and electrical apparatus | |
UETTDRDP12AMaintain overhead energised low voltage conductors and cablesUnit code: UETTDRDP12A Unit description: This competency standard unit covers the maintenance of overhead energised low voltage conductors and cables and includes the verification of the site conditions and the potential hazards. It also encompasses the selection of appropriate and authorised work method using specialised equipment, the diagnosis of faults, the undertaking of electrical tests and the updating of system data/maintenance records. |
Maintain overhead energised low voltage conductors and cables | |
UETTDRDP99ATest and verify distribution overhead installationsUnit code: UETTDRDP99A Unit description: This unit covers inspection and testing to verify whether a distribution Overhead Installation is safe and complies with all requirements. It encompasses working safely, visual inspections and mandatory, optional and functional test procedures, identifying non-compliance defects and mandatory reporting requirements. |
Test and verify distribution overhead installations | |
UETTDREL11AApply sustainable energy and environmental proceduresUnit code: UETTDREL11A Unit description: This competency standard unit covers the implementation of relevant environmental procedures to specific projects/sites. It includes the identification of possible environmental risks and impacts, the undertaking of work in accordance with sustainable energy and energy conservation principles, the provision of re-cycling materials and the recording and reporting of environmental incidents. It also encompasses the process of reviewing and participating and contributing in environmental procedures according to established enterprise requirements. |
Apply sustainable energy and environmental procedures | |
UETTDREL12AOperate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and apparatusUnit code: UETTDREL12A Unit description: This competency standard unit covers the safe operation of plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and/or apparatus. It encompasses plant and equipment relevant to the enterprise and is in addition to any Commonwealth, State/Territory or Local Government legislation and or regulatory requirements regarding the operation of that plant and or equipment. It includes maintenance the conducting of operational checks, the correct positioning of road signs, barriers and or warning devices. It also encompasses the completion of log books and job completion documentation. |
Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and apparatus | |
UETTDREL16AWorking safely near live electrical apparatusUnit code: UETTDREL16A Unit description: This competency standard unit covers compliance with working safely up to the defined 'safe approach distance' near energised electrical apparatus (inc. electrical powerlines) for electrical worker. It includes work functions that may be performed, such as vegetation control, scaffolding, rigging, painting, and/or any other activity that requires working safely and complying with requirements and/or established procedures near live electrical apparatus by an electrical worker. Also included is the preparation of risk assessment control measures that encompass job safety assessment. |
Working safely near live electrical apparatus | |
UETTDRIS41AInstall network infrastructure electrical equipmentUnit code: UETTDRIS41A Unit description: This competency standard unit covers the installation of electrical equipment, such as fuse switches, drop out switches, sectionalisers, links, surge arrestors, gas filled and or oil filled switches, which are relevant to the transmission, distribution and rail networks. It includes the termination/connection of the equipment in accordance to enterprise requirements; the relevant pre-commissioning tests involving the equipment/system and the interpretation of these tests against agreed specifications. |
Install network infrastructure electrical equipment | |
UETTDRIS42AMaintain network infrastructure electrical equipmentUnit code: UETTDRIS42A Unit description: This competency standard unit covers the maintenance of electrical equipment and associated hardware, such as fuse switches, drop out switches, sectionalisers, links, surge arrestors, gas filled and or oil filled switches, relevant to the transmission, distribution and rail traction networks and includes the repair and/or replacement of "like for like" electrical equipment and associated hardware as well as the termination and/or connection of this equipment according to requirements and may include sampling of insulating oils. It also encompasses the identification of faults, the pre-commissioning tests involving the equipment/system and the interpretation of these tests against agreed specifications. It excludes the energisation of the equipment maintained in a highly complex, interdependent and interconnected electricity supply Network system, where the affects of unintended consequences on the system are high risk and appropriate personnel effect energisation. |
Maintain network infrastructure electrical equipment | |
UETTDRIS52AInstall and maintain poles, structures and associated hardwareUnit code: UETTDRIS52A Unit description: This competency standard unit covers the installation and maintenance of poles and/or structures and associated hardware, other than towers, which may consist of wood, steel, concrete or composite type material. It includes the fixing and or securing of hardware associated as well as the repair and or replacement of poles and or structures used in the distribution and or rail traction industry sectors. It encompasses the implementation of a suitable traffic management plan. |
Install and maintain poles, structures and associated hardware | |
UETTDRIS54AInstall and maintain poles, structures and overhead conductors and cablesUnit code: UETTDRIS54A Unit description: This competency standard unit covers the installation and maintenance of overhead conductors and cables used on poles and structures (excluding towers) which includes the stringing, tensioning and terminating of the conductor/cable, as well as the cleaning of insulators (de-energised), the securing of the conductor to the insulators or supports and the undertaking of the electrical connections. It also covers maintenance work associated with the diagnosing of faults, the conducting of visual inspections, the confirmation of phasing and the completion of other enterprise tests. It also encompasses the isolation of systems and circuits, the procedure of issuing/accepting electrical access permits and the updating of system data/maintenance records according to requirements and established procedures. |
Install and maintain poles, structures and overhead conductors and cables | |
UETTDRIS56AInstall and maintain low voltage overhead servicesUnit code: UETTDRIS56A Unit description: This competency standard unit covers the installation, maintenance and connection of low voltage overhead service lines and associated equipment (between the connection point and the point of supply - customers' premises). Maintenance includes the repair and replacement of service cables, service fuses and the replacement and repair of service hardware, the identification and rectification of faults. It also covers insulation, voltage, polarity testing and phase rotation. |
Install and maintain low voltage overhead services |
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TLILIC2001ALicence to operate a forklift truckUnit code: TLILIC2001A Unit description: This unit specifies the outcomes required for the operation of a powered industrial truck equipped with a mast and an elevating load carriage to which is attached a pair of fork arms or other attachment, for licensing purposes. This definition also includes a truck on which the operator is raised with the attachment for order-picking. |
Licence to operate a forklift truck | |
UEENEEE108ALay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuitsUnit code: UEENEEE108A Unit description: This unit covers the laying of wiring/cabling, connection of accessories and continuity and insulation resistance testing of circuits intended to operate at extra-low voltage. Typically this includes circuits and accessories for ELV powered devices, security, controls, integrated systems, audio/video systems. It encompasses the principles of single source, single load power circuits, control circuits and communications circuits, safe working practices and following work processes that satisfy electrical principles for safety and functionality. |
Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits | |
UETTDRIS43APerform low voltage field switching operation to a given scheduleUnit code: UETTDRIS43A Unit description: This competency standard unit covers the conducting of low voltage switching operations involving the operation of circuit breaking and isolation devices from a given switching schedule and in accordance with enterprise procedures. It covers low voltage distribution systems in field situations but also includes paralleling in accordance with the switching schedule. It also encompasses the procedure of; communicating with the Switching Control Officer or Electrical Control Officer, isolating the electrical equipment and the line or work site, as well as proving that the area is de-energised and earthed, issuing/accepting electrical permits and the returning of the affected circuits to service. |
Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule | |
UETTDRIS53AInstall and maintain power system public lightingUnit code: UETTDRIS53A Unit description: This competency standard unit covers the installation, maintenance and repair of public lighting systems. This also includes the inspection, testing and commissioning of the system associated with the street lighting circuit, the associated hardware and the earthing system. Installation will include the installation of, the associated hardware and components and, the wiring and earthing system. Maintenance may also include work on energised LV overhead or underground public lighting systems including the diagnosis of faults and the updating of relevant system data and or public lighting maintenance records. |
Install and maintain power system public lighting | |
UETTDRVC29AControl vegetation whilst performing lineworkUnit code: UETTDRVC29A Unit description: This competency standard unit covers the control of vegetation including tree trimming in accordance with enterprise practices with relevant and complimentary linework competencies. It includes working near live low voltage conductors, as specified in the relevant State/Territory legislation and the completion of inspection reports and the updating of records to enterprise requirements. |
Control vegetation whilst performing linework |
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Replacement Program
This program has been replaced by UET30619 - Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead, as of March 2020. Please note: a 12 month transition period, from this date, applies to enable current students to complete their study. If required, enrolment will be transitioned into the replacement qualification.
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