Overview About this course
Broaden your industry knowledge and launch your career in the electricity supply industry. This practical course develops foundational skills to work in this crucial field, where you will specialise in working with electricity network infrastructure.
Outcomes What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
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Use hand and power tools to install and maintain power network infrastructure
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Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
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Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and apparatus
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Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits
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Test and verify distribution overhead installations
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
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Learn to install and maintain power network infrastructure on elevated work platforms in simulated TAFE NSW environments
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Graduate with specialist skills in a high-demand niche area
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A strong pathway to broaden your skillset with further study
Suitability Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
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Check the campus page for requirements to take this course as an apprenticeship
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This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
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An interest in the electrical supply industry
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The ability to work at heights
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The ability to use hand and power tools
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The ability to work well in challenging situations
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Pathways Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: Electrical powerline tradesperson
Licensing
A white card (or general construction induction card) is required for workers who want to carry out construction work in NSW. Visit the SafeWork website for more information on applying for your white card.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study 0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study 0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study 0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 1060 weighting points, including 920 core and 140 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Inspect overhead poles, structures and electrical apparatus UETDRDO001
Install and maintain electrical apparatus UETDRIS008
Maintain overhead energised low voltage distribution network UETDRDO005
Install and maintain poles, structures and hardware UETDRIS012
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TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
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