Certificate III in ESI - Distribution

Course Code
UET30209
Course Type
Apprenticeship / Traineeship
Course Level
Apprenticeship / Traineeship
Department
GippsTAFE Energy Training Centre
Course Location
Chadstone
Course Duration
Full Time: 4 years
Course Cost
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Study Modes
On Campus
Starting Date
Full Time:
  • February 2012
Times
8.00am - 4.00pm
Enquiries
Chadstone Campus
Phone: (03) 9251 3000
Fax: 1300 094 661 (att: Chadstone)
Email: energytraining@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Course Overview

This course is delivered in a Block Release Program (ie. 2 weeks full time per Block at the Chadstone Campus approximately 4-5 Blocks per year). The course consists of classroom, theory, online and practical delivery along with on the job mentoring and recording of workplace tasks via online profiling.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in ESI - Distribution.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Employment Prospects

Successful completion of the Certificate III in ESI – Distribution supports employment in the installation, and maintenance of electrical equipment, conductors/cables, poles/structures and associated hardware used in the distribution powerline industry.

Online Requirements

Participants will need access to a computer and an internet connection

Entry Requirements

  • Participants will need access to a computer with internet connection
  • Currently apprenticed to an employer
  • Students should have the ability to work at heights

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

  • Practical assessment (observation/demonstration) in a simulated environment  
  • On the job assessment – electronic profiling system, portfolio of photographic evidence, supervisor verifications
  • Written assessments, TAFEVC

Specialist Course Information

Student will need to have the ability to work at heights

Course Structure

Unit Code Unit Name
UETTDRDP01B 
Inspect overhead structures and electrical apparatus (poles /structures) 
UETTDRDP02B 
Maintain overhead energised LV conductors and cables 
UETTDREL01B 
Apply environmental and sustainable energy procedures 
UETTDREL02B 
Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors/apparatus 
UETTDREL04B 
Working safely near live electrical apparatus as non electrical worker
UETTDRIS01B 
Install electrical equipment (network infrastructure) 
UETTDRIS02B 
Maintain electrical equipment (network infrastructure)
UETTDRIS12B 
Install and maintain poles/structures and associated hardware 
UETTDRIS14B 
Install and maintain overhead conductors and cables (poles and structures) 
UEENEEE001B 
Apply OHS practices in the workplace 
UEENEEE002B 
Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components 
UEENEEE003B 
Solve problems in extra-low voltage, single path circuits 
UEENEEE004B 
Solve problems in multiple path DC circuits 
UEENEEE005B 
Fix and secure equipment 
UEENEEE007B 
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals 
UEENEEG001B 
Solve problems in electromagnetic circuits 
UEENEEG002B 
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage circuits