Certificate III in ESI - Cable Jointing

Course Code
UET30409
Course Type
Apprenticeship / Traineeship
Course Level
Apprenticeship / Traineeship
Department
GippsTAFE Energy Training Centre
Course Location
Chadstone
Course Duration
Full Time: 4 years
Course Cost
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Study Modes
On Campus
Starting Date
Full Time:
  • February 2012
Times
8.00am - 4.00pm
Enquiries
Chadstone Campus
Phone: (03) 9251 3000
Fax: 1300 094 661 (att: Chadstone)
Email: energytraining@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Course Overview

This course is delivered in a Block Release Program (ie. 2 weeks full time per Block at the Chadstone Campus approximately 4-5 Blocks per year). The course consists of classroom, theory, online and practical delivery along with on the job mentoring and recording of workplace tasks via online profiling.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in ESI - Cable Jointing.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Employment Prospects

Successful completion of the Certificate III in ESI – Cable jointing supports employment in the laying, installation and maintenance of de-energised low voltage and high voltage underground polymeric cables and associated electrical equipment.  It also involves the location of faults within the underground cable system.

Online Requirements

Participants will need access to a computer and an internet connection

Entry Requirements

  • Participants will need access to a computer with internet connection
  • Currently apprenticed to an employer
  • Students should have the ability to work at heights

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

  • Practical assessment (observation/demonstration) in a simulated environment
  • On the job assessment – electronic profiling system, portfolio of photographic evidence, supervisor verifications
  • Written assessments, TAFEVC

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

No.

Course Structure

Unit Code Unit Name
UETTDRCJ01B 
Lay electrical cables 
UETTDRCJ06B
Install and maintain de-energised LV underground polymeric cables 
UETTDRCJ07B 
Install and maintain de-energised HV underground polymeric cables
UETTDREL01B 
Apply environmental and sustainable energy procedures 
UETTDREL02B 
Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors/apparatus 
UETTDREL04B 
Working safely near live electrical apparatus as non electrical worker 
UETTDRIS01B 
Install electrical equipment (network infrastructure) 
UETTDRIS02B 
Maintain electrical equipment (network infrastructure) 
UEENEEE001B 
Apply OHS practices in the workplace 
UEENEEE002B 
Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components 
UEENEEE003B 
Solve problems in extra-low voltage, single path circuits 
UEENEEE004B 
Solve problems in multiple path DC circuits 
UEENEEE005B 
Fix and secure equipment 
UEENEEE007B 
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals 
UEENEEG001B 
Solve problems in electromagnetic circuits 
UEENEEG002B 
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage circuits