Project Update
10 September 2019
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY, TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION AND RAIL SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS NEEDED
Work on this project has commenced and the ESI Transmission, Distribution and Rail IRC are forming multiple TACs in the following areas:
- Transmission
- Distribution
- Rail
- Assets
- Vegetation
- Renewable batteries
Your industry expertise and insight is welcome to review seven industry qualifications and associated Units of Competency to update the skills and knowledge requirements to support the operations, management and systems support of the Electricity Supply, Transmission, Distribution and Rail industry within Australia. The revised skills standards will align with current industry practice and technologies, including renewable energy generation.
To register your interest in becoming a TAC member, please provide your details via the form below by close of business Tuesday, 24 September 2019.
Registrations have now closed.
Register your interest
For more information about this project please contact the Industry Manager.
Recent changes in the industry, including the move to renewable energy transmission and distribution, the increased automation of power systems, cyber security threats on the infrastructure, and increased regulatory and safety requirements has led to greater skill demand within the industry.
The ESI Transmission Distribution and Rail Sector Industry Reference Committee (IRC) proposed to review seven industry qualifications and associated Units of Competency to update the skills and knowledge requirements to support the operations, management and systems support of the Electricity Supply, Transmission and Distribution. The revised skills standards will align with current industry practice and technologies, including renewable energy generation.
The expected submission of the Case for Endorsement will be submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) by 30 October 2020.
VIEW 2019 IRC SKILLS FORECAST
The ESI TDR IRC will have oversight of this project which will be facilitated by Australian Industry Standards (AIS) in consultation with industry stakeholders. Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) will be formed for this project.
Regular project updates will be posted on this page throughout the life of the project.
If you have any questions about this project, please contact Industry Manager Jason Lazar.
Project Deliverables
Review and develop seven qualifications:
- Cert III in ESI – Power systems – Distribution Overhead
- Cert III in ESI – Power Systems – Distribution Cable Jointing
- Cert III in ESI – Power systems – Rail Traction
- Cert III in ESI – Power systems – Transmission Overhead
- Cert III in ESI – Remote Community Utilities Worker
- Certificate II in ESI – Powerline Vegetation Control
- Certificate II in ESI – Asset Inspection
Review:
- 77 current Units of Competency
