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Overview
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to complete power generation work functions in the electrical supply industry (ESI). Functions include the installation, repair and maintenance of plant and mechanical systems; and maintenance planning and scheduling. It also includes observation of safe working practices, supervision of others and the coordination of work activities.
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 – 2 years
- 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 quality systems to work | Core |
| Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | Core |
| Control permit to work operations | Core |
| Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components | Core |
| Facilitate workplace communication | Core |
| Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures | Core |
| Interpret technical drawing | Core |
| Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies | Core |
| Maintain quality systems within the team | Core |
| Monitor and implement environmental site plans and procedures | Core |
| Perform computations | Core |
| Perform engineering measurements | Core |
| Perform general machining | Core |
| Perform grinding operations | Core |
| Perform lathe operations | Core |
| Perform milling operations | Core |
| Perform precision fitting of engineering components | Core |
| Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components | Core |
| Perform precision mechanical measurement | Core |
| Plan and organise work | Core |
| Use hand tools | Core |
| Use power tools/hand held operations | Core |
| Use tools for precision work | Core |
| Conduct complex levelling and alignment | Elective |
| Conduct generator mechanical maintenance | Elective |
| Conduct multiple energy source isolation procedures for permit to work | Elective |
| Conduct performance testing on process plant and equipment | Elective |
| Conduct single energy source isolation procedures for permit to work | Elective |
| Conduct technical inspection of process plant and equipment | Elective |
| Conduct telescopic materials handler operations | Elective |
| Coordinate business operational plans | Elective |
| Coordinate workplace information systems | Elective |
| Develop personal work priorities | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair faults in mechanical equipment | Elective |
| Fabricate metal structures and components | Elective |
| Implement continuous improvement | Elective |
| Implement customer service strategies | Elective |
| Install and commission stationary gas fuelled reciprocating engines | Elective |
| Install and maintain complex mechanical seals | Elective |
| Install and maintain industrial pipe work | Elective |
| Install hydro turbines | Elective |
| Lead effective workplace relationships | Elective |
| Lead team effectiveness | Elective |
| Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level | Elective |
| Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | Elective |
| Licence to operate a forklift truck | Elective |
| Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) | Elective |
| Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) | Elective |
| Licence to perform dogging | Elective |
| Licence to perform rigging basic level | Elective |
| Licence to perform rigging intermediate level | Elective |
| Maintain complex mechanical pumps | Elective |
| Maintain complex mechanical valves | Elective |
| Maintain conveyors and associated equipment | Elective |
| Maintain fluid power controls | Elective |
| Maintain hydraulic system components | Elective |
| Maintain hydraulic systems | Elective |
| Maintain hydro turbines | Elective |
| Maintain industrial fans | Elective |
| Maintain industrial pressure vessels | Elective |
| Maintain industrial screens, strainers and filters | Elective |
| Maintain material crushers | Elective |
| Maintain material feeders | Elective |
| Maintain mechanical pumps | Elective |
| Maintain mechanical valves | Elective |
| Maintain pneumatic system components | Elective |
| Maintain pneumatic systems | Elective |
| Organise and communicate information | Elective |
| Perform advanced engineering detail drafting | Elective |
| Perform basic engineering detail drafting | Elective |
| Perform civil drafting | Elective |
| Perform complex grinding operations | Elective |
| Perform complex lathe operations | Elective |
| Perform complex milling operations | Elective |
| Perform electrical or electronic detail drafting | Elective |
| Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording | Elective |
| Perform manual heating and thermal cutting | Elective |
| Perform routine manual metal arc welding | Elective |
| Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding | Elective |
| Plan work activities | Elective |
| Prepare basic engineering drawing | Elective |
| Promote innovation in team environments | Elective |
| Provide work skill instruction | Elective |
| Repair and maintain stationary gas fuelled reciprocating engines | Elective |
| Support the learning and development of teams and individuals | Elective |
| Undertake manual handling | Elective |
| Use explosive power tools | Elective |
| Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | Elective |
Training providers delivering Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance (Mechanical)
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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.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
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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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