This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform operations in remote area essential services in the electrical supply industry (ESI). Functions include selecting, assembling, setting up and maintaining simple equipment and systems following prescribed workplace procedures and routines, including observing safe working practices.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
6 months – 1 year
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector | Core |
| Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | Core |
| Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | Core |
| Liaise with stakeholders | Core |
| Maintain safety and tidiness of remote area power supply systems | Core |
| Read and record meter readings | Core |
| Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker | Core |
| Work safely with remote area power supply systems | Core |
| Apply environmental requirements | Elective |
| Assemble and connect remote area power supplies | Elective |
| Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply | Elective |
| Carry out basic repairs to renewable energy (RE) apparatus | Elective |
| Carry out preparatory energy sector work activities | Elective |
| Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies | Elective |
| Conduct minor electrical maintenance | Elective |
| Conduct minor mechanical maintenance | Elective |
| Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply battery banks | Elective |
| Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply generator sets | Elective |
| Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply photovoltaic arrays | Elective |
| Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply wind generators | Elective |
| Conduct water conveyance and control | Elective |
| Control vegetation on a site | Elective |
| Deliver a service to customers | Elective |
| Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work | Elective |
| Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment | Elective |
| Inspect overhead poles, structures and electrical apparatus | Elective |
| Install and replace energy meters and associated equipment in a very remote community | Elective |
| Interpret technical drawing | Elective |
| Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits | Elective |
| Maintain and monitor remote area essential service operations | Elective |
| Maintain and repair facilities associated with remote area essential service operations | Elective |
| Maintain and repair network assets for wastewater | Elective |
| Maintain and repair remote area power generation facilities | Elective |
| Maintain catchment and surrounding areas | Elective |
| Maintain documentation | Elective |
| Maintain operation of remote area power generation plant | Elective |
| Monitor and operate fluoride addition processes | Elective |
| Monitor and operate groundwater extraction | Elective |
| Monitor and operate hypochlorite disinfection processes | Elective |
| Monitor and operate pump stations | Elective |
| Monitor and operate wastewater treatment processes | Elective |
| Monitor and operate water distribution systems | Elective |
| Monitor and operate water treatment processes | Elective |
| Monitor, operate and control lagoon processes | Elective |
| Operate a waste water treatment system | Elective |
| Operate and monitor an internal combustion dual fuel reciprocating engine | Elective |
| Operate and monitor an internal combustion single fuel reciprocating engine | Elective |
| Operate and monitor fuel supply | Elective |
| Operate and monitor generator/alternator | Elective |
| Operate and monitor water quality monitoring systems | Elective |
| Operate and monitor water treatment plant | Elective |
| Operate local H.V. switchgear | Elective |
| Operate local L.V. switchgear | Elective |
| Operate plant and equipment in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus | Elective |
| Operate waste and contaminated water plant | Elective |
| Organise and communicate information | Elective |
| Perform computations | Elective |
| Perform engineering measurements | Elective |
| Perform low voltage electricity network switching in a very remote community | Elective |
| Perform manual heating and thermal cutting | Elective |
| Perform routine manual metal arc welding | Elective |
| Prepare and restore worksite | Elective |
| Process meter reading information using appropriate technology | Elective |
| Promote sustainable energy practices in the community | Elective |
| Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus | Elective |
| Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises | Elective |
| Receive and store materials and equipment for electrotechnology work | Elective |
| Sample and test source or drinking water | Elective |
| Sample and test wastewater | Elective |
| Solve problems in direct current circuits | Elective |
| Solve problems in electrical network apparatus in a very remote community | Elective |
| Solve problems in low voltage electrical network circuits in a very remote community | Elective |
| Solve problems in multiple path circuits | Elective |
| Solve problems in single path circuits | Elective |
| Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs | Elective |
| Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits | Elective |
| Undertake local systems operations | Elective |
| Undertake manual handling | Elective |
| Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | Elective |
| Use maps, plans, drawings and details | Elective |
| Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | Elective |
| Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus | Elective |
Training providers delivering Certificate II in Remote Area Essential Service
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How to enrol in this course
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Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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