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 - Transmission.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Employment Prospects

Successful completion of the Certificate III in ESI – Transmission supports employment in the installation, repair and maintenance of high voltage overhead lines and cables carrying electricity to domestic, commercial and industrial users. 

Online Requirements

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

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 extreme 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

Course Structure

Year	Unit Code	Unit Description
1st Year	UEENEEE101A	Apply Occupational Health and   Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
1st Year	MEM12024A	Perform computations - Maths   for the electrical trades
1st Year	UEENEEE102A	Fabricate, assemble &   disassemble utilities industry components
1st Year	UEENEEE104A	Solve problems in D.C circuits
1st Year	UEENEEE105A	Fix & secure   electrotechnology equipment
1st Year	UETTDREL11A	Apply sustainable energy and   environmental procedures
1st Year	UEENEEE107A	Use drawings, diagrams, schedules,   standards, codes and practices
1st Year Block 1	UETTDREL16A	Working safely near live   electrical apparatus
1st Year	UETTDREL12A	Operate plant & equipment   near live electrical conductors & apparatus
1st Year	TLILIC2005A	License to Operate a Boom Type   Elevating Work Platform (Boom Length 11 Metres or more)
1st Year Block 2	UETTDRIS54A	Install and maintain poles,   structures & overhead conductors & cables
2nd Year	UEENEEG101A	Solve problems in   electromagnetic devices and related circuits
2nd Year	UEENEEG102A	Solve problems in low voltage   a.c. circuits
2nd Year Block 3	CPCCLDG3001A	Licence to perform   dogging
2nd Year	CPCCLRG3001A	Licence to perform rigging basic level
2nd Year	AHCARB205A	Operate and maintain chainsaws
2nd Year - Block 5	UETTDRIS42A	Maintain network infrastructure electrical equipment
2nd Year Block 5	UETTDRIS43A	Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule.
2nd Year Block 6	UETTDRIS44A	Perform HV field switching operation to a given schedule
3rd Year Block 7	UETTDRTP26A	Install transmission structures   and associated hardware
3rd Year Block 7	UETTDRTP27A	Maintain transmission   structures and associated hardware
3rd Year Block 8	UETTDRTP29A	Install and maintain   transmission overhead conductors and cables
3rd Year Block 8	UETTDRTP30A	Inspect transmission overhead   structures and electrical apparatus
3rd Year Block 9	UETTDRTP99A	Test and verify transmission   overhead installations

On successful completion of year 1 and 2 subjects, the following VESSI Units will be recognised by a statement of attainment and the lines worker passport stamped:

                                                                                                                                                                                               

Year	VESSI UNITS	Statements of Attainment Issued by GippsTafe & Passport Sign Offs
Year 1 Block 1	UETTDRRF01B	Apply ESI safety   rules, codes of practice and procedures for work on or near electrical   apparatus (Green Book / Blue book)
Year 1 Block 1	UETTDRRF02B	Pole Top Rescue
Year 1 Block 1	UETTDRRF03B	EWP Rescue
Year 2 Block 4	UETTDRRF06B	Live LV panel   rescue
Year 1 Block 1	UETTDRRF08B	EWP Controlled   Descent Escape
Year 2 Block 4	UETTDRRF09B	Apply access   procedures to work on or near electrical network infrastructure (Receive   Access Permit)
Year 1 Block 1	UETTDRRF10B	First Aid in an ESI   environment
Year 2 Block 5	UETTDRRF11A	Testing of   connections to low voltage electricty networks
Year 1 Block 1	HLTCPR211A	CPR
Year 2 Block 4	VBQU506	Traffic Management
Year 2 Block 4	VBQU507	Traffic Control - Traffic Guidance Systems