UET Renewable Technologies

Project overview Project commencement Training package development and consultation Validation Endorsement

Project scope

Traditional first responders / line workers are increasingly having to work with renewable technology systems. Solar, wind and battery power are having an increasing impact on the Transmission and Distribution industries. As a result, there is a need to update the skills of front-line workers. There is also a need to improve emergency response training for first responders to incidents involving renewable technologies. Technical skills relevant to the management, installation and maintenance of battery technology have also been identified as a priority for development by the Industry Reference Committee (IRC).

The ESI Transmission, Distribution and Rail IRC proposed to develop 22 new Units of Competency including renewable technologies such as vocational skills relevant to the use, handling, storage and maintenance of renewable battery technologies.

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Deliverables

To develop:

Up to 22 new 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

TAC ESTABLISHED

The ESI Transmission, Distribution and Rail Industry Reference Committee (IRC) has established a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for this project.

Comprising eight subject matter experts from the electrical, renewable energy and distribution sectors, and RTOs, the TAC has been tasked with:

Providing specialist industry subject-matter knowledge regarding renewable technologies to the review and development of Units of Competency and Skill Sets
Validating the technical content of the Training Package products
Identifying relevant qualitative and quantitative data sources to inform the development of draft materials
Reviewing feedback from stakeholders through public consultations
Assisting in identifying and engaging broader industry networks to participate in consultation and/or validation activities during the duration of the project
Offering advice and guidance to assist in informing the direction of the project throughout its duration.
Making recommendations on the developed Training Package materials to the relevant IRC, which has the final decision-making authority

1 JULY 2020

This project is currently on hold. The IRC will decide on the future of the project at its next meeting.

31 OCTOBER 2019

TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION AND RAIL SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS NEEDED

Work on this project has commenced and the ESI Transmission, Distribution and Rail Industry Reference Committee is forming a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).

Your industry expertise and insight is welcome to develop up to 22 new Units of Competency including renewable technologies such as vocational skills relevant to the use, handling, storage and maintenance of renewable battery technologies.

TAC nominations closed on Friday, 15 November 2019.

Consultation

17 DECEMBER 2020

DRAFT MATERIAL

On the 22 September ESI Transmission, Distribution and Rail Industry Reference Committee (IRC) met with representatives from the Electrotechnology IRC, Generation IRC and the Clean Energy Council and agreed to progress with the development of a new Skill Set and Units of Competency in following Training Packages:

Two units and a Skill Set for the Electrotechnology Training Package with a focus on safe work requirements for the rooftop solar industry and the identification and isolation of multiple supply systems
One unit for the ESI Transmission, Distribution and Rail Training Package ensuring safety requirements and identification and application of control measures for alternate supplies on the distribution network.

Feedback closed Thursday, 28 January 2021.

Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.

Quality Assurance

20 APRIL 2021

FINAL DRAFT CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT

The draft Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance and have been updated to address the skills needs of the industry resulting from increased automation of power systems, new technologies, renewable power sources, current industry practices and increased regulatory and safety requirements.

The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the AISC in June 2021.

Validation

22 FEBRUARY 2021

FINAL DRAFT MATERIAL

On behalf of the ESI Transmission, Distribution and Rail, and the Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee has considered all stakeholder feedback and is now seeking validation of final draft materials. The materials include a new Skill Set and Units of Competency in the following Training Packages:

Two new units and a Skill Set for the Electrotechnology Training Package with a focus on safe work requirements for the rooftop solar industry and the identification and isolation of multiple supply systems
One new unit for the ESI Transmission, Distribution and Rail Training Package ensuring safety requirements and identification and application of control measures for alternate supplies on the distribution network.

Feedback closed Tuesday, 9 March 2021.

In undertaking the review, the TAC have considered the qualifications and skill sets for the packaging of the new units of competency to reflect industry needs. Please view the “Additional information” document to review the proposed qualifications and skill sets:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.

Endorsement

21 SEPTEMBER 2021

The Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package (Release 2.0) has been endorsed by the Skills Ministers for implementation.

The ESI Transmission, Distribution and Rail Industry Reference Committee led the development of six new Units of Competency and the update of seven qualifications and 77 units. The revised materials address changes to the skills needs of the industry resulting from increased automation of power systems, new technologies, renewable power sources, current industry practices and increased regulatory and safety requirements.

The six new units of Competency address the skill needs for Asset Inspectors, Distribution Underground Lineworkers, Vegetation Control Workers and Distribution Lineworkers working with alternate supplies on the distribution network.

The revised Training Package also includes updates to an additional seven qualifications, 79 units and 14 Skill Sets to align prerequisites with current requirements.

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 Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package (Release 2.0) is now available on training.gov.au.

This release also includes the below listed project:

Industry Skills

The following materials were approved, 14 revised qualifications, six new Units of Competency and 156 updated Units of Competency. It also includes the deletion of one qualification and eight Units of Competency.

Revised qualifications:

UET20321 Certificate II in ESI – Powerline Vegetation Control
UET20621 Certificate II in ESI – Asset Inspection and Testing
UET30521 Certificate III in ESI – Transmission Overhead
UET30621 Certificate III in ESI – Distribution Overhead
UET30721 Certificate III in ESI – Rail Traction
UET30821 Certificate III in ESI – Distribution Underground
UET30921 Certificate III in ESI – Very Remote Community Utilities

Updated qualifications:

UET20421 Certificate II in Transmission Structure and Line Assembly
UET40421 Certificate IV in ESI – Network Systems
UET40521 Certificate IV in ESI – Power Systems Substations
UET40621 Certificate IV in ESI – Power Systems Network Infrastructure
UET50221 Diploma of ESI – Power Systems
UET50321 Diploma of ESI – Power Systems Operations
UET60221 Advanced Diploma of ESI – Power Systems

New Units of Competency:

UETDRAI002 Inspect poles, hardware and electrical apparatus
UETDRAI004 Treat poles
UETDREL003 Identify and apply controls for alternate supplies on the distribution network
UETDRDU002 Inspect underground electrical apparatus
UETDRDU007 Install and maintain underground public lighting
UETDRVC001 Apply work health and safety requirements for powerline vegetation control

Approval

9 AUGUST 2021

At its meeting on 21 July 2021 the AISC approved the Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package (Release 2.0) for referral to Skills Ministers for endorsement.

For more information on this project, please contact the Industry Manager.

Submission

25 JUNE 2021

CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED TO AISC

The ESI Transmission, Distribution and Rail 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 19 August 2021.

VIEW CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT

If approved, this Case for Endorsement for this Training Package release will result in 14 revised qualifications, six new Units of Competency and 156 updated Units of Competency. It also includes the deletion of one qualification and eight Units of Competency.

Revised Qualifications:

UET20321 Certificate II in ESI – Powerline Vegetation Control
UET20621 Certificate II in ESI – Asset Inspection and Testing
UET30521 Certificate III in ESI – Transmission Overhead
UET30621 Certificate III in ESI – Distribution Overhead
UET30721 Certificate III in ESI – Rail Traction
UET30821 Certificate III in ESI – Distribution Underground
UET30921 Certificate III in ESI – Very Remote Community Utilities

Updated Qualifications:

UET20421 Certificate II in Transmission Structure and Line Assembly
UET40421 Certificate IV in ESI – Network Systems
UET40521 Certificate IV in ESI – Power Systems Substations
UET40621 Certificate IV in ESI – Power Systems Network Infrastructure
UET50221 Diploma of ESI – Power Systems
UET50321 Diploma of ESI – Power Systems Operations
UET60221 Advanced Diploma of ESI – Power Systems