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Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead

UET30621
Trades & constructionCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
24Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
12Training providers
Aug 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (UET30621, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Electrical Powerline Tradesperson (Distribution)
Industries
Electricity Distribution
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for UET30621 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 24 units: 20 core plus 4 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AHCMOM213Operate and maintain chainsaws
AVIW0006Perform infrastructure inspections using remote operated systems
CPCCLDG3001Licence to perform dogging
HLTAID009Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
TLILIC0005Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0019Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
UEECD0044Solve problems in multiple path circuits
UEECD0046Solve problems in single path circuits
UEECD0051Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
UEEEL0020Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
UEEEL0021Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices
UETDRDO001Inspect overhead poles, structures and electrical apparatus
UETDRDO005Maintain overhead energised low voltage distribution network
UETDRDO006Maintain, test and verify distribution overhead network
UETDREL001Apply environmental requirements
UETDREL003Identify and apply controls for alternate supplies on the distribution network
UETDREL004Operate plant and equipment in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
UETDREL005Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
UETDRIS007Install and maintain distribution overhead conductors and cables
UETDRIS008Install and maintain electrical apparatus
UETDRIS010Install and maintain low voltage overhead services
UETDRIS011Install and maintain low voltage underground services
UETDRIS012Install and maintain poles, structures and hardware
UETDRIS013Install and maintain public lighting systems
UETDRIS014Install and replace energy meters and associated equipment
UETDRIS015Install low voltage mobile generator
UETDRIS017Perform high voltage field switching operation to a given schedule
UETDRIS018Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule
UETDRIS023Develop and validate high voltage distribution switching programs
UETDRIS024Develop and validate low voltage distribution switching programs
UETDRMP001Apply access authority procedures to work on or near electrical apparatus
UETDRMP002ESI safety rules for work on, near or in the vicinity of electrical apparatus
UETDRMP010Provide first aid in an ESI environment
UETDRMP011Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks
UETDRMP012Working on energised low voltage overhead electrical apparatus
UETDRMP013Working on energised low voltage underground electrical apparatus
UETDRMP014Perform cable pit/trench/excavation rescue
UETDRMP015Perform elevated work platform controlled descent escape
UETDRMP016Perform elevated work platform rescue
UETDRMP017Perform pole top rescue
UETDRMP018Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel
UETDRMP019Perform rescue from switchyard structures
UETDRMP020Perform tower rescue
UETDRSB001Perform substation switching operations to a given schedule
UETDRVC003Control vegetation for powerline work
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the UET30621 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

12 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Aurecon Australasia Pty LtdBased in NT · Registered since 2003→
Chisholm InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1998→
Coex TrainingBased in WA · Registered since 2015→
Energy Skills SolutionsBased in WA · Registered since 2010→
Halo Nation Training Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
Health Security & Education Pty Ltd as trustee for Health Security & Education Unit TrustBased in QLD · Registered since 2014→
Holmesglen InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→
IAC Safety ServicesBased in NSW · Registered since 2004→
Ironbark TrainingBased in NSW · Registered since 2020→
Performance Training Pty LimitedBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
RelyOn Australia Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2013→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.