Overview
This Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems – Distribution Overhead powerline training course provides training in the installation and maintenance of overhead power line structures and associated hardware.
Career opportunities, include:
Pathways to further study:
- UET30819 Certificate III in ESI Power Systems Cable Jointing
- UET30719 Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems Rail Traction.
Studying the Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead at Holmesglen
Training covers the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment, conductors and cables, customer services and the inspection of overhead poles/structures and electrical apparatus, the use of support plant and equipment to undertake the work and requirements and procedures for working on live low voltage electrical apparatus.
Students who complete their apprenticeship, continue working as Electrical Linesworkers in the distribution overhead powerline industry, carrying out installation, maintenance and inspection of poles, structures and associated hardware used on; poles and structures, electrical equipment, conductors and cables used in the powerline industry.
Course structure
The course aligns to the UET19 ESI Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package Qualification UET30619 Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems – Distribution Overhead.
To receive this qualification, you must complete 21 core units and 3 elective units.
Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry, and staff qualifications.
Units
View units
| Unit code |
Name |
| UEENEEE101A |
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
| UEENEEE102A |
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components |
| UEENEEE105A |
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment |
| UETTDREL11 |
Apply sustainable energy and environmental procedures |
| UETTDREL16 |
Working safely near live electrical apparatus |
| TLILIC0005 |
Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) |
| AHCMOM213 |
Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| CPCCLDG3001A |
Licence to perform dogging |
| UEENEEE107A |
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications |
| UEENEEE104A |
Solve problems in d.c. circuits |
| UETTDREL12 |
Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and apparatus |
| UETTDRDP11 |
Inspect overhead poles-structures and electrical apparatus |
| UETTDRIS52 |
Install and maintain poles, structures and associated hardware |
| UETTDRIS54 |
Install and maintain poles, structures and overhead conductors and cables |
| UEENEEG101A |
Solve problems In electromagnetic devices and related circuits |
| UEENEEG102A |
Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits |
| UETTDRDP12 |
Maintain overhead energised low voltage conductors and cables |
| UETTDRIS56 |
Install and maintain low voltage overhead services |
| UETTDRIS41 |
Install network infrastructure electrical equipment |
| UETTDRIS42 |
Maintain network infrastructure electrical equipment |
| UETTDRIS43 |
Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule |
| UETTDRIS55 |
Install and maintain low voltage underground services |
| UETTDRIS60 |
Install and replace power system energy meters and associated equipment |
| UETTDRDP99 |
Test and verify distribution overhead installations |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| UEENEEE101A | Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
| UEENEEE102A | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components |
| UEENEEE105A | Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment |
| UETTDREL11 | Apply sustainable energy and environmental procedures |
| UETTDREL16 | Working safely near live electrical apparatus |
| TLILIC0005 | Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) |
| AHCMOM213 | Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| CPCCLDG3001A | Licence to perform dogging |
| UEENEEE107A | Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications |
| UEENEEE104A | Solve problems in d.c. circuits |
| UETTDREL12 | Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and apparatus |
| UETTDRDP11 | Inspect overhead poles-structures and electrical apparatus |
| UETTDRIS52 | Install and maintain poles, structures and associated hardware |
| UETTDRIS54 | Install and maintain poles, structures and overhead conductors and cables |
| UEENEEG101A | Solve problems In electromagnetic devices and related circuits |
| UEENEEG102A | Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits |
| UETTDRDP12 | Maintain overhead energised low voltage conductors and cables |
| UETTDRIS56 | Install and maintain low voltage overhead services |
| UETTDRIS41 | Install network infrastructure electrical equipment |
| UETTDRIS42 | Maintain network infrastructure electrical equipment |
| UETTDRIS43 | Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule |
| UETTDRIS55 | Install and maintain low voltage underground services |
| UETTDRIS60 | Install and replace power system energy meters and associated equipment |
| UETTDRDP99 | Test and verify distribution overhead installations |
Assessment
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
Entry requirements
This program has been designed as an Apprenticeship program for Distribution Overhead - Powerline Industry apprentices.
Holmesglen requires all learners entering this course to be employed by a provider in the Electrical Supply Industry, Powerline Industry sector, and registered as an apprentice working with an ESI provider.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training, apprentices will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining suitability of the course, verify the training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
COVID-19 vaccination requirements
Please refer to our coronavirus update page to view current vaccine requirements.
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
Qualification and recognition
On completion, apprentices will receive UET30619 Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead.
How to apply
Apprenticeship
A training contract must be completed by the employer and apprentice within the first two weeks of employment.
An Australian Apprenticeship Support Network representative will visit the workplace to complete the training contract with the employer and the apprentice.
Visit Australian apprenticeships.gov.au for more information.
If you have further questions about your application, please contact the department:
DRM
1300 639 888
hwselectrical@holmesglen.edu.au
Recruitment
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
| Tuition fees (GST exempt) |
Cost |
|
| Gov. subsidised Apprenticeship | $6,188 | |
| Concession | $1,238 | |
| Mandatory Materials and Activities fees * (GST inc) |
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| Materials fee | $0 | |
| Activities fee | $0 | |
**Additional costs may also apply for course consumable and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses. To view the additional costs that apply for each course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession
.