UEP Operations Personnel
Project scope
The Electricity Generation industry is transitioning from a model of mostly coal fired steam turbine generation to a mix of thermal (coal), gas (natural, liquefied petroleum and hydrogen), renewable (solar), and large-scale wind generation and power storage. This has led to a change in skills needs and greater workforce mobility within the industry.
The ESI Generation Industry Reference Committee (IRC) proposed a project to update seven qualifications to address changes in the generation industry, including the move to renewable energy power generation, increasing automation of power generation control systems and data analytics.
Deliverables
Review and develop seven qualifications:
- Certificate II in ESI Generation – Operations Support
- Certificate III in ESI Generation – Systems Operations
- Certificate III in ESI Generation – Operations
- Certificate IV in ESI Generation – Systems Operations
- Certificate IV in ESI Generation – Operations
- Diploma of ESI Generation – Systems Operations
- Diploma of ESI Generation – Operation
Review:
- 148 Units of Competency
Timeline
The Case for Endorsement is expected to be submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee by 30 October 2020.
How to get involved
A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be formed to provide expertise for this work. If you are a subject matter expert and would like to be considered for the TAC please contact the Industry Manager.
Stakeholder feedback on draft training materials will be sought as part of the development phase of work.
Technical advisory committee
25 FEBRUARY 2020
POWER GENERATION SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS NEEDED
The ESI Generation IRC is seeking additional subject matter experts to join a TAC.
Your industry expertise and insight is welcome to update seven qualifications to address changes in the generation industry, including the move to renewable energy power generation, increasing automation of power generation control systems and data analytics.
TAC nominations closed on Wednesday, 11 March 2020.
For more information about this project please contact the Industry Manager.
10 SEPTEMBER 2019
POWER GENERATION SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS NEEDED
Work on this project has commenced and the ESI Generation IRC is forming TACs.
Your industry expertise and insight is welcome to update seven qualifications to address changes in the generation industry, including the move to renewable energy power generation, increasing automation of power generation control systems and data analytics.
TAC nominations closed on Tuesday, 24 September 2019.
Consultation
26 NOVEMBER 2020
DRAFT MATERIAL
The TAC has drafted materials for this project and would like your feedback.
Feedback closed Monday, 4 January 2021.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
28 AUGUST 2020
The ESI Generation IRC has formed the UEP Operations Personnel project TAC.
The first TAC meeting was held on Thursday, 27 August 2020 and the TAC members have commenced the review and development of the Training Package materials assigned to the project.
The IRC has revised the project deliverables, to investigate the potential streaming of qualifications with the project. The IRC is committed to ensuring the industry is consulted of the product developments during the project timeline.
For further details on the background and project deliverables, please visit the project page or contact the Industry Manager.
Quality Assurance
26 MAY 2021
FINAL DRAFT CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT
The draft Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance and have been updated to address three distinct areas. First the Certificate II in Remote Area Essential Service qualification has been updated to include electives regarding the maintenance of energy generation equipment. This will enable vocational pathways and employment opportunities for remote area communities. Second, six existing qualifications have been amalgamated into a Certificate III, IV and Diploma in ESI Generation, with streams for Operations and System Operations. Third, the Certificate IV in Large Scale Wind Generation – Electrical qualification and 13 associated Units of Competency have been reviewed and updated to align with new technologies and current work and safety practices.
The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the AISC in June.
Validation
8 FEBRUARY 2021
FINAL DRAFT MATERIAL
On behalf of the Generation Industry Reference Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee has considered all stakeholder feedback and is now seeking validation of final draft materials.
Feedback closed Tuesday, 23 February 2021.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
Endorsement
22 APRIL 2022
The ESI Generation Training Package Release 2.0 has been endorsed by the Skills Ministers for implementation.
The ESI Generation Industry Reference Committee, with support from its Technical Advisory Committees, has addressed priority skills needs of the industry and updated a total of 11 qualifications, four Skill Sets and 159 Units of Competency.
The updated Training Package addresses skills for new power generation technology, vocational pathways, and updated safety practices to enhance employment opportunities for remote area communities, renewable energy power generation, and wind turbine operations.
Operations Personnel
The updated Training Package materials address changes in the generation industry, including the move to renewable energy power generation, increasing automation of power generation control systems and data analytics. Six existing qualifications have been amalgamated into a Certificate III, IV and Diploma in ESI Generation, with streams for Operations and System Operations.
To support the delivery of the Training Package, a Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG) has been developed to assist assessors, trainers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and enterprises. The CVIG contains a comprehensive list of all products in the Training Package; mapping information which details the changes that have been made to the materials; regulation and licensing implications; and useful links to other information.
The endorsed Training Package materials are now available on training.gov.au
This release includes the below listed projects:
The following materials were approved:
Qualifications
UEP20122 Certificate II in ESI Generation – Operations Support
UEP20222 Certificate II in Remote Area Essential Service
UEP30122 Certificate III in ESI Generation
UEP40122 Certificate IV in ESI Generation
UEP40622 Certificate IV in Wind Power Generation
UEP50122 Diploma of ESI Generation
UEP40322 Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance – Electrical Electronics
UEP40422 Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance (Fabrication)
UEP40522 Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance (Mechanical)
UEP50322 Diploma of ESI Generation (Maintenance)
UEP50422 Diploma of ESI Generation Maintenance – Electrical Electronic
New/Revised Units
UEPMNT001 Carry out routine work activities in an electricity supply industry generation environment
UEPMNT002 Carry out routine work activities in an ESI large scale wind generation environment
UEPMNT003 Coordinate maintenance on a wind farm
UEPMNT004 Diagnose and repair faults in large scale wind turbines
UEPMNT005 Diagnose and repair faults in wind turbine control systems
UEPMNT006 Diagnose and repair faults in wind turbine electrical systems
UEPMNT007 Diagnose and repair mechanical systems faults in wind turbines
UEPMNT008 Maintain and monitor wind farm civil assets
UEPMNT009 Maintain large scale wind turbines
UEPMNT010 Maintain wind turbine control systems
UEPMNT011 Maintain wind turbine electrical systems
UEPMNT012 Maintain wind turbine mechanical systems
UEPMNT013 Monitor climatic conditions for renewable electricity generation
UEPMNT014 Test and commission wind turbines
UEPOPL003 Licence to operate a reciprocating steam engine
UEPOPL004 Licence to operate a steam turbine
UEPOPS001 Analyse single protection device operation
UEPOPS002 Apply environmental and sustainable energy procedures
UEPOPS003 Apply quality systems to work
UEPOPS004 Carry out operational checks on in-service electrical plant
UEPOPS005 Clean plant and equipment
UEPOPS006 Collect and analyse hydrological and meteorological data
UEPOPS007 Conduct chemical batching operations
UEPOPS009 Conduct minor electrical maintenance
UEPOPS010 Conduct minor mechanical maintenance
UEPOPS011 Conduct multiple energy source isolation procedures for permit to work
UEPOPS012 Conduct non-routine operational testing
UEPOPS013 Conduct operational checks and carry out corrective action on in-service electrical plant
UEPOPS014 Conduct operational checks on in-service mechanical plant
UEPOPS015 Conduct project management
UEPOPS016 Conduct routine wind turbine maintenance
UEPOPS017 Conduct single energy source isolation procedures for permit to work
UEPOPS018 Conduct water conveyance and control
UEPOPS019 Control electrical energy production
UEPOPS020 Control hydro generation pumping
UEPOPS021 Control permit to work operations
UEPOPS022 Coordinate and direct switching program
UEPOPS023 Coordinate electrical energy production
UEPOPS024 Coordinate first response team operation
UEPOPS025 Coordinate local H.V. networks
UEPOPS026 Coordinate network system
UEPOPS027 Coordinate operational strategies for power production
UEPOPS028 Coordinate permit to work system
UEPOPS029 Coordinate photovoltaic solar power plant operations
UEPOPS030 Coordinate power generation
UEPOPS031 Coordinate response to critical incidents
UEPOPS032 Coordinate team activities
UEPOPS033 Coordinate the use of contingency plans
UEPOPS034 Coordinate wind farm operations
UEPOPS035 Coordinate workplace communication
UEPOPS036 Develop H.V. switching programs
UEPOPS037 Ensure compliance with work health and safety policy and procedures
UEPOPS038 Evaluate cost estimations and initiate appropriate solutions
UEPOPS039 Evaluate scheduling of generation plant
UEPOPS040 Facilitate the use of contingency plans for power generation facilities
UEPOPS041 Facilitate workplace communication
UEPOPS042 Implement dam safety surveillance procedures
UEPOPS043 Interpret and analyse multi-operation protection devices
UEPOPS044 Liaise with stakeholders
UEPOPS045 Maintain and utilise records
UEPOPS046 Maintain battery banks and cells
UEPOPS047 Maintain quality systems within the team
UEPOPS048 Manage commissioning and decommissioning
UEPOPS049 Manage critical incidents
UEPOPS050 Manage environmental management systems
UEPOPS051 Manage first response team
UEPOPS052 Manage high voltage network system
UEPOPS053 Manage operational crisis to maintain or restore power system integrity
UEPOPS054 Manage operational strategies for power production
UEPOPS055 Manage permit to work system
UEPOPS056 Manage quality control procedures
UEPOPS057 Manage system restart
UEPOPS058 Manage work health and safety policy and procedures
UEPOPS059 Manage, operate and monitor a gas turbine unit
UEPOPS060 Monitor and coordinate the operation of a combined cycle gas turbine unit
UEPOPS061 Monitor and implement environmental site plans and procedures
UEPOPS062 Monitor and maintain civil assets
UEPOPS063 Monitor and maintain wind farm civil assets
UEPOPS064 Monitor climatic conditions for renewable energy production
UEPOPS065 Monitor implementation of quality control for production and maintenance
UEPOPS066 Monitor power generation plant reliability
UEPOPS067 Monitor the implementation of under frequency load shedding
UEPOPS068 Operate a hydro generator synchronous condenser pump unit
UEPOPS069 Operate air conditioning plant
UEPOPS070 Operate and monitor a boiler unit
UEPOPS071 Operate and monitor a heat recovery steam generator unit
UEPOPS072 Operate and monitor a hydro turbine
UEPOPS073 Operate and monitor a steam turbine
UEPOPS075 Operate and monitor a.c. electrical systems
UEPOPS076 Operate and monitor air conditioning plant and ventilation systems
UEPOPS077 Operate and monitor alkalinity reduction plant
UEPOPS078 Operate and monitor an internal combustion dual fuel reciprocating engine
UEPOPS079 Operate and monitor an internal combustion single fuel reciprocating engine
UEPOPS080 Operate and monitor ash and dust disposal plant
UEPOPS081 Operate and monitor auxiliary steam systems
UEPOPS082 Operate and monitor boiler draught system
UEPOPS083 Operate and monitor boiler steam water cycle
UEPOPS084 Operate and monitor brine concentrator plant
UEPOPS085 Operate and monitor communications system
UEPOPS086 Operate and monitor compressed air systems
UEPOPS087 Operate and monitor compressed gas systems
UEPOPS088 Operate and monitor condenser and auxiliary cooling systems
UEPOPS089 Operate and monitor d.c. electrical systems
UEPOPS090 Operate and monitor dual fuel firing plant
UEPOPS091 Operate and monitor dust collection plant
UEPOPS092 Operate and monitor fixed fire protection systems
UEPOPS093 Operate and monitor flue gas (NOx) mitigation systems
UEPOPS094 Operate and monitor fuel firing plant – coal
UEPOPS095 Operate and monitor fuel firing plant – gas/oil
UEPOPS096 Operate and monitor fuel supply
UEPOPS097 Operate and monitor fuel supply – coal
UEPOPS098 Operate and monitor gas production plant
UEPOPS099 Operate and monitor generator alternator
UEPOPS100 Operate and monitor heat exchangers and cooling systems
UEPOPS101 Operate and monitor HRSG hot gas control system
UEPOPS102 Operate and monitor hydro plant auxiliary systems
UEPOPS103 Operate and monitor hydro unit control and protection systems
UEPOPS104 Operate and monitor oil systems
UEPOPS105 Operate and monitor reverse osmosis plant
UEPOPS106 Operate and monitor site services water systems
UEPOPS107 Operate and monitor supervisory control and data acquisition systems
UEPOPS108 Operate and monitor system equipment
UEPOPS109 Operate and monitor water quality monitoring systems
UEPOPS110 Operate and monitor water systems condensate and feedwater
UEPOPS111 Operate and monitor water treatment plant
UEPOPS112 Operate bulk coal handling plant
UEPOPS113 Operate fabric filter dust collection plant
UEPOPS114 Operate H.V. condition changing apparatus
UEPOPS115 Operate hydroelectric generating plant and auxiliary equipment
UEPOPS116 Operate local H.V. switchgear
UEPOPS117 Operate local L.V. switchgear
UEPOPS118 Operate manual systems
UEPOPS119 Operate waste and contaminated water plant
UEPOPS120 Undertake operational commissioning and decommissioning
UEPOPS121 Perform plant lubrication
UEPOPS122 Perform process plant inspections
UEPOPS123 Perform risk analysis of generation plant
UEPOPS124 Perform switching to a switching program
UEPOPS125 Perform tool store duties
UEPOPS126 Plan a scheduled outage
UEPOPS127 Plan and organise work
UEPOPS128 Produce maintenance plans for generation production plant
UEPOPS129 Produce maintenance strategies for generation production plant
UEPOPS130 Respond to a critical incident
UEPOPS131 Run up a steam turbine
UEPOPS132 Schedule generation
UEPOPS133 Shut down a boiler unit
UEPOPS134 Shut down a gas turbine
UEPOPS135 Shut down a heat recovery steam generator unit
UEPOPS136 Shut down a hydro turbine
UEPOPS137 Shut down a steam turbine
UEPOPS138 Start and run up gas turbine
UEPOPS139 Start and run-up a hydro turbine
UEPOPS140 Start up a boiler unit
UEPOPS141 Start up a heat recovery steam generator unit
UEPOPS142 Transport plant and equipment
UEPOPS143 Tune process plant and equipment
UEPOPS144 Undertake dam safety surveillance
UEPOPS145 Undertake local systems operations
UEPSS00009 High Risk Licensing – Licence to operate a reciprocating steam engine
UEPSS00010 High Risk Licensing – Licence to operate a steam turbine
UEPSS00011 High Voltage Operation – Development and coordination of H.V. switching programs
UEPSS00012 High Voltage Operation – H.V. switching programs
IRC Minor Changes
Superseded elective units were updated in line with industry requirements
Approval
3 MARCH 2022
At its meeting on 22 February 2022, the AISC approved the ESI Generation Training Package (Release 2.0) for referral to the Skills Ministers for endorsement.
Submission
21 JANUARY 2022
CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT RESUBMITTED TO AISC
The ESI Generation Industry Reference Committee has resubmitted the Case for Endorsement and draft Training Package materials to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for consideration at its meeting on 22 February 2022.
1 JULY 2021
CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED TO AISC
The ESI Generation Industry Reference Committee has submitted the Case for Endorsement and draft Training Package materials to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for consideration at its meeting on 21 July 2021.
If approved, this Case for Endorsement will result in:
- Updates to nine qualifications, four Skill Sets and 159 Units of Competency.
Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.
Shaun Thomas
Industry Skills Specialist - ESI Generation, Gas Supply