OverviewAbout this course
Broaden your industry knowledge and launch your career in the electricity supply industry. This practical course develops foundational skills to work in this crucial field, where you will specialise in working with electricity network infrastructure.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Use hand and power tools to install and maintain power network infrastructure
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and apparatus
Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits
Test and verify distribution overhead installations
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Learn to install and maintain power network infrastructure on elevated work platforms in simulated TAFE NSW environments
Graduate with specialist skills in a high-demand niche area
A strong pathway to broaden your skillset with further study
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
Apprenticeship
Be employed as an apprentice in the industry
Register with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) who will support your application
Non-apprenticeship
Non-apprenticeship pathways for trade-related qualifications allow you to have your industry skills assessed through recognition of prior learning (RPL) and undertake gap training to gain a trade qualification. To take this course as a non-apprenticeship, you must:
Be at least 21 years of age, as evidenced by photo identification
Have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade, as evidenced by employee records such as your resume and/or letters from your employers
Be currently employed in the relevant industry, as evidenced by a letter from your employer
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Your white card (or general construction induction card)
Your Elevated Work Platform licence
Your Chainsaw ticket
Your Dogging High Risk Work Licence
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An interest in the electrical supply industry
The ability to work at heights
The ability to use hand and power tools
The ability to work well in challenging situations
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: electrical powerline tradesperson.
Licensing
A white card (or general construction induction card) is required for workers who want to carry out construction work in NSW. Visit the SafeWork website for more information on applying for your white card.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 1060 weighting points, including 920 core and 140 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Install and maintain poles, structures and hardwareUETDRIS012
Install and maintain electrical apparatusUETDRIS008
Solve problems in single path circuitsUEECD0046
Solve problems in multiple path circuitsUEECD0044
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