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Overview
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to work in wind power generation. The skills and knowledge associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of wind power generation work, including wind farm maintenance, wind turbine maintenance and repair.
When electrical units are selected, the student must have the appropriate regulatory licence to undertake these units.
Licensing/Certification Information
The application of the skills and knowledge described within the units in this qualification may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace. Other conditions may also apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory licencing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this qualification. For this qualification, persons undertaking any the following general electives units:
UEPMNT005 Diagnose and repair faults in wind turbine control systems
UEPMNT006 Diagnose and repair faults in wind turbine electrical systems
UEPMNT011 Maintain wind turbine electrical systems
UEPMNT014 Test and commission wind turbines
must have one of the following as an entry requirement:
Unrestricted Electrical Licence issued in an Australian State or Territory, or
Electrical Fitter Occupational Licence issued in an Australian State or Territory, or
UEEEL0028 Conduct compliance and functional verification of electrical apparatus and existing circuits, or
UEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations.
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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 has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register
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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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| Conduct manual tasks safely | Core |
| Conduct multiple energy source isolation procedures for permit to work | Core |
| Conduct single energy source isolation procedures for permit to work | Core |
| Confine small emergencies in a facility | Core |
| Diagnose and repair mechanical systems faults in wind turbines | Core |
| Maintain large scale wind turbines | Core |
| Maintain wind turbine mechanical systems | Core |
| Operate and monitor supervisory control and data acquisition systems | Core |
| Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | Core |
| Provide First Aid | Core |
| Undertake vertical rescue | Core |
| Work safely at heights | Core |
| Apply access authority procedures to work on or near electrical apparatus | Elective |
| Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | Elective |
| Carry out routine work activities in an ESI large scale wind generation environment | Elective |
| Coordinate local H.V. networks | Elective |
| Coordinate maintenance on a wind farm | Elective |
| Develop H.V. switching programs | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair faults in large scale wind turbines | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair faults in wind turbine control systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair faults in wind turbine electrical systems | Elective |
| Enter and work in confined spaces | Elective |
| Enter confined space | Elective |
| ESI safety rules for work on, near or in the vicinity of electrical apparatus | Elective |
| Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | Elective |
| Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | Elective |
| Licence to perform dogging | Elective |
| Licence to perform rigging basic level | Elective |
| Maintain and monitor wind farm civil assets | Elective |
| Maintain documentation | Elective |
| Maintain wind turbine control systems | Elective |
| Maintain wind turbine electrical systems | Elective |
| Monitor climatic conditions for renewable electricity generation | Elective |
| Operate application software packages | Elective |
| Operate local H.V. switchgear | Elective |
| Participate in a rescue operation | Elective |
| Perform switching to a switching program | Elective |
| Perform tower rescue | Elective |
| Respond to a critical incident | Elective |
| Test and commission wind turbines | Elective |
| Work in accordance with an issued permit | Elective |
| Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate IV in Wind Power Generation sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Electrician (General)
ANZSCO 341111
Electricians (General) install, test, connect, commission, maintain and modify electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Power Generation Plant Operator
ANZSCO 399213
Power Generation Plant Operators operate boilers, turbogenerators and associated plant to generate electrical power.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV
Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Wind Power Generation
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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Optec Pty Ltd (RTO code 4001)
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RelyOn Australia Pty Ltd (RTO code 40754)
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How to enrol in this course
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When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
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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.
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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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