ESI Generation Industry Reference Committee (IRC)
The ESI Generation IRC is made up of industry leaders and experts and acts as a conduit between the Generation industry and the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC).
Electricity generation has become an integral part of the Australian economy, in particular across the Fossil Fuel and Renewable Generation sectors. The ESI Generation IRC are responsible for ensuring the UEP Electricity Supply Industry – Generation Sector Training Package meets the needs of the industry and provides nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification for occupations involved in the electricity generation sector of the electrical supply industry, including:
- Plant Operations Support
- Systems Operations
- Plant Operations
- Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance
- Renewable power generation, Solar and Wind
- Large Scale Wind Generation Maintenance

The Committee
Chair: Tony Saxby, Delta Electricity
Deputy Chair: Vacant
Committee members:
Richard Harvey, Thomson Bridge
Sarah Brunton, Electrical Trades Union
Tony Hawes, Origin Energy
Vanessa Garbett, Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
Amelia Nuku, Industry Skills Advisory Council Northern Territory
Anita Talberg, Clean Energy Council

IRC Meeting Minutes
Summary minutes are shared for all IRC meetings to provide a high level summary of key issues discussed.

Shaun Thomas
Industry Skills Specialist - ESI Generation, Gas Supply