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 provides the skills and knowledge to work in the electricity supply industry within distribution and transmission networks. The qualification allows individuals to specialise in one of the following areas.
Design and Drafting
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge for designing and drafting transmission and distribution networks, and the use of CAD software and drawing management systems.
Design
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge for designing transmission and distribution networks.
System Operations Distribution
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge for monitoring, operating, coordinating and maintaining distribution networks.
System Operations Transmission
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge for monitoring, operating, coordinating and maintaining transmission networks.
Protection (Testing)
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge for commissioning, maintaining, diagnosing faults of complex protection and control systems.
Protection and Metering (Testing)
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge for commissioning, maintaining, diagnosing faults of metering systems.
Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialisation selected from the specialist group choice below.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
The skills and knowledge described within the units in this qualification may require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace.
Additional and/or other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing the qualification.
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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 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:
18 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 work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | Core |
| Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits | Core |
| Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices | Core |
| Solve problems in multiple path circuits | Core |
| Solve problems in single path circuits | Core |
| Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | Core |
| Administer the implementation of fatigue management strategies | Elective |
| Apply fatigue management strategies | Elective |
| Assess distributed energy resource connections to a distribution network | Elective |
| Calibrate, verify and certify revenue metering/energy measurement instruments | Elective |
| Commission and maintain communication equipment | Elective |
| Commission and maintain complex energy/revenue metering schemes | Elective |
| Commission and maintain energy/revenue metering schemes | Elective |
| Commission and maintain metering schemes | Elective |
| Commission and maintain network protection and control systems | Elective |
| Commission and maintain voltage regulating equipment | Elective |
| Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report | Elective |
| Conduct evaluation of network protection and control system faults | Elective |
| Coordinate and manage distribution and sub-transmission network access and activities | Elective |
| Coordinate and manage transmission network access and activities | Elective |
| Coordinate and perform line and easement surveys | Elective |
| Coordinate operations in a regulated energy market | Elective |
| Coordinate power generation | Elective |
| Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individuals | Elective |
| Design customer substations | Elective |
| Design distribution protection systems | Elective |
| Design distribution substations | Elective |
| Design overhead distribution systems | Elective |
| Design public lighting systems | Elective |
| Design underground distribution systems | Elective |
| Develop and validate distribution and sub-transmission switching programs | Elective |
| Develop and validate low voltage switching programs | Elective |
| Develop and validate transmission switching programs | Elective |
| Develop secondary protection and control scheme isolation and restoration documents | Elective |
| Develop structured programs to control external devices | Elective |
| Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability | Elective |
| Diagnose and resolve faults in distribution systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and resolve faults in electrical apparatus | Elective |
| Diagnose and resolve faults in transmission systems | Elective |
| Dispatch and monitor field staff activities | Elective |
| Draft and layout distribution substation minor upgrade | Elective |
| Draft and layout overhead distribution extension | Elective |
| Draft and layout street lighting system | Elective |
| Draft and layout underground distribution extension | Elective |
| Establish innovative work environments | Elective |
| Estimate electrotechnology projects | Elective |
| Evaluate cost estimations and initiate appropriate solutions | Elective |
| Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | Elective |
| Facilitate continuous improvement | Elective |
| Implement and monitor environmental policies and procedures | Elective |
| Implement and monitor organisational WHS/OHS policies, procedures and programs | Elective |
| Implement information and knowledge management systems | Elective |
| Investigate quality of supply issues | Elective |
| Maintain and calibrate protection relays and meters | Elective |
| Manage budgets and financial plans | Elective |
| Manage business operational plans | Elective |
| Manage organisational customer service | Elective |
| Manage people performance | Elective |
| Manage personal and professional development | Elective |
| Manage supply and demand in distribution and sub-transmission networks | Elective |
| Manage team effectiveness | Elective |
| Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | Elective |
| Operate SCADA equipment | Elective |
| Perform accuracy checks on instrument transformers | Elective |
| Perform current injection testing of secondary devices | Elective |
| Prepare and manage construction plans for electrical infrastructure | Elective |
| Prepare electrotechnology/utilities drawings using manual drafting and CAD equipment and software | Elective |
| Prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and CAD for electrotechnology applications | Elective |
| Produce detailed electrotechnology/utilities drawings using CAD equipment and software | Elective |
| Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits | Elective |
| Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits | Elective |
| Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems | Elective |
| Respond to protection operations | Elective |
| Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines | Elective |
| Solve problems in network equipment | Elective |
| Solve problems in network protection | Elective |
| Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models | Elective |
| Use engineering applications software on personal computers | Elective |
| Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus | Elective |
Job prospects
The Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Supply and Distribution Manager
ANZSCO 133611
Supply and Distribution Managers manage the supply, storage and distribution of goods produced by organisations.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
ICT Project Manager
ANZSCO 135112
ICT Project Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate quality accredited ICT projects. They are accountable for day-to-day operations of resourcing, scheduling, prioritisation and task coordination, and meeting project milestones, objectives and deliverables within agreed timeframes and budgets.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Electrical Engineer
ANZSCO 233311
Make electrical power available through design and management of electrical equipment and systems.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
ANZSCO 312311
Electrical Engineering Draftspersons prepare detailed drawings and plans of electrical installations and circuitry in support of Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Electrical Engineering Technician
ANZSCO 312312
Electrical Engineering Technicians conduct tests of electrical systems, prepare charts and tabulations, and assist in estimating costs in support of Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
ANZSCO 342313
Electronic Equipment Trades Workers install, maintain and repair electronic equipment and systems such as audio and visual reproduction equipment, home entertainment systems, computers and electronic security systems.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Fire Protection Equipment Technician
ANZSCO 399918
Fire Protection Equipment Technicians install, test and maintain fire protection equipment and systems such as extinguishers, hoses, reels, hydrants, fire blankets, exit lighting, fire and smoke doors, gaseous fire suppression systems, passive fire and smoke containment systems and foam generating equipment.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV
Training providers delivering Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems
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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Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd (RTO code 90921)
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Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd (RTO code 51971)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
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.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
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.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
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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Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
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