Nominal hours for units of competency from the

UEP Electricity Supply Industry - Generation Sector Training Package

Updated: 20 Apr 2024

Unit Code	Unit Title	Nominal Hours
UEPMNT422	Conduct performance testing on process plant and equipment	60
HLTWHS005	Conduct manual tasks safely	30
MSMPER200	Work in accordance with an issued permit	20
MSMPER205	Enter confined space	30
TLILIC0005	Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)	30
TLILIC0003	Licence to operate a forklift truck	40
UEPMNT412	Modify complex electrical equipment	60
UEPMNT308	Maintain conveyors and associated equipment	40
UEPMNT427	Diagnose and repair faults in complex instrumentation equipment	80
UEPMNT350	Modify electrical equipment	40
UEPMNT417	Inspect electrical generators and diagnose faults	60
UEPMNT356	Maintain instrumentation equipment	40
UEPMNT425	Maintain complex instrumentation equipment	80
UEPMNT414	Test and commission complex electrical equipment	40
UEPMNT359	Test and commission instrumentation equipment	20
UEPMNT403	Maintain complex mechanical valves	40
UEPMNT411	Diagnose and repair faults in complex electrical equipment	40
UEPMNT303	Maintain mechanical valves	40
UEPMNT430	Test and commission complex instrumentation equipment	80
UEPMNT348	Maintain electrical electronic equipment	40
UEPMNT408	Install hydro turbines	100
UEPMNT314	Maintain hydro turbines	100
UEPMNT357	Diagnose and repair faults in instrumentation equipment	20
UEPMNT368	Repair and maintain stationary gas fuelled reciprocating engines	60
UEPMNT366	Maintain power plant inverter systems	60
UEPMNT340	Fabricate metal structures and components	40
UEPMNT367	Install and commission stationary gas fuelled reciprocating engines	60
UEPMNT318	Conduct generator mechanical maintenance	80
UEPMNT410	Diagnose and repair faults in electronic equipment	40
UEPMNT433	Conduct routine generator electrical maintenance	80
UEPMNT304	Maintain mechanical pumps	40
UEPMNT307	Maintain industrial screens, strainers and filters	20
UEPMNT404	Maintain complex mechanical pumps	40
UEPMNT351	Test and commission electrical equipment	40
UEPMNT358	Modify instrumentation equipment	20
UEPMNT312	Maintain industrial pressure vessels	80
UEPMNT346	Maintain electrical equipment	40
UEPMNT440	Diagnose and repair faults in power plant inverter systems	80
UEPMNT421	Conduct technical inspection of process plant and equipment	60
UEPMNT317	Diagnose and repair faults in mechanical equipment	40
UEPMNT419	Perform civil drafting	80
UEPMNT302	Install and maintain industrial pipe work	40
UEPMNT305	Maintain industrial fans	40
UEPMNT355	Install complex electronic instrumentation equipment	40
UEPMNT347	Maintain complex electrical equipment	40
UEPMNT401	Install and maintain complex mechanical seals	40
UEPMNT310	Maintain material crushers	40
UEPMNT402	Conduct complex levelling and alignment	40
UEPMNT428	Modify complex instrumentation equipment	80
UEPMNT309	Maintain material feeders	40
RIIMPO319E	Conduct backhoe/loader operations	200
RIIMPO308F	Conduct tracked dozer operations	40
RIIMPO318F	Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations	80
RIIMPO309F	Conduct wheeled dozer operations	40
RIIMPO304E	Conduct wheel loader operations	40
RIIHAN309F	Conduct telescopic materials handler operations	80
FBPSUG2022	Operate a waste water treatment system	40
CPCCCM2007	Use explosive power tools	16
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	20
MEM16006	Organise and communicate information	20
MEM05036	Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications	40
MEM18055	Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components	30
MEM05046	Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process	60
MEM07011	Perform complex milling operations	40
MEM07008	Perform grinding operations	40
MEM07021	Perform complex lathe operations	40
MEM07012	Perform complex grinding operations	40
MEM12007	Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes	40
MEM05007	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting	20
MEM05043	Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process	60
MEM14006	Plan work activities	40
MEM05011	Assemble fabricated components	80
MEM09005	Perform basic engineering detail drafting	80
MEM05051	Select welding processes	20
MEM05026	Apply welding principles	40
MEM18022	Maintain fluid power controls	80
MEM18007	Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies	40
MEM18006	Perform precision fitting of engineering components	60
MEM18010	Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording	40
MEM09004	Perform electrical or electronic detail drafting	80
MEM18020	Maintain hydraulic system components	40
MEM07007	Perform milling operations	40
MEM18018	Maintain pneumatic system components	40
MEM09003	Prepare basic engineering drawing	80
MEM05045	Perform pipe welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process	60
MEM05017	Weld using gas metal arc welding process	40
MEM05052	Apply safe welding practices	40
MEM12003	Perform precision mechanical measurement	20
MEM05005	Carry out mechanical cutting	20
MEM18009	Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components	40
MEM18019	Maintain pneumatic systems	40
MEM18002	Use power tools/hand held operations	20
MEM05018	Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process	40
MEM18001	Use hand tools	20
MEM05015	Weld using manual metal arc welding process	40
MEM05024	Perform welding supervision	120
MEM05012	Perform routine manual metal arc welding	20
MEM05050	Perform routine gas metal arc welding	20
MEM12024	Perform computations	30
MEM13015	Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering	40
MEM05044	Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process	60
MEM07005	Perform general machining	80
MEM18003	Use tools for precision work	40
MEM05004	Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding	20
MEM09006	Perform advanced engineering detail drafting	40
MEM05020	Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process	40
MEM11011	Undertake manual handling	20
MEM05049	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding	20
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	30
MEM05016	Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process	40
MEM05019	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process	40
MEM05022	Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process	60
MEM18021	Maintain hydraulic systems	40
MEM09002	Interpret technical drawing	40
MEM07006	Perform lathe operations	40
PUAFER008	Confine small emergencies in a facility	7
PUASAR022	Participate in a rescue operation	20
PUASAR032	Undertake vertical rescue	40
BSBWHS521	Ensure a safe workplace for a work area	60
NWPNET019	Prepare and restore worksite	30
NWPTRT022	Monitor and operate hypochlorite disinfection processes	30
NWPGEN021	Sample and test wastewater	40
NWPTRT027	Monitor and operate wastewater treatment processes	50
NWPCAD008	Monitor and control dam operations	50
NWPTRT005	Monitor and operate water treatment processes	50
NWPTRT047	Monitor, operate and control lagoon processes	30
NWPCAD012	Route floods through storages	50
NWPGEN027	Monitor and operate pump stations	30
NWPTRT006	Monitor and operate fluoride addition processes	20
NWPNET040	Maintain and repair network assets for wastewater	50
NWPGEN023	Use maps, plans, drawings and details	30
NWPCAD009	Monitor and implement dam maintenance	30
NWPCAD004	Maintain catchment and surrounding areas	40
NWPGEN020	Sample and test source or drinking water	40
NWPNET051	Monitor and operate water distribution systems	40
NWPCAD019	Monitor and operate groundwater extraction	40
NWPCAD002	Control vegetation on a site	20
ICTICT214	Operate application software packages	60
ICTICT215	Operate digital media technology packages	40
RIIWHS202E	Enter and work in confined spaces	30
RIIWHS204E	Work safely at heights	20
UEECD0044	Solve problems in multiple path circuits	40
UEECD0046	Solve problems in single path circuits	40
UEEEL0014	Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits	80
UEEEL0021	Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices	30
UEEEL0024	Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines	40
UEEEL0025	Test and connect transformers	40
UEEEL0047	Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies	20
UEECD0007	Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace	20
UEECD0008	Carry out preparatory energy sector work activities	60
UEECD0010	Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report	60
UEECD0016	Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work	20
UEECD0019	Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components	40
UEECD0020	Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment	20
UEECD0024	Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures	20
UEECD0025	Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits	40
UEECD0035	Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus	20
UEECD0043	Solve problems in direct current circuits	80
UEECD0051	Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications	40
UEECO0002	Maintain documentation	20
UEECO0001	Estimate electrotechnology projects	40
UEECO0016	Receive and store materials and equipment for electrotechnology work	20
UEECO0017	Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs	20
UEECS0033	Use engineering applications software on personal computers	40
UEEDV0005	Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services	120
UEEDV0006	Install and modify optical fibre performance data communication cabling	40
UEEEL0003	Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations	40
UEEEL0005	Develop and connect electrical control circuits	80
UEEEL0011	Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus	40
UEEEL0020	Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits	80
UEEEL0023	Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits	40
UEEIC0022	Install instrumentation and control apparatus and associated equipment	20
UEEIC0023	Install instrumentation and control cabling and tubing	20
UEEIC0047	Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals	40
UEERE0001	Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector	20
UEERE0002	Assemble and connect remote area power supplies	60
UEERE0007	Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply generator sets	40
UEERE0006	Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply battery banks	40
UEERE0008	Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply photovoltaic arrays	40
UEERE0009	Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply wind generators	40
UEERE0017	Maintain and repair facilities associated with remote area essential service operations	120
UEERE0019	Maintain safety and tidiness of remote area power supply systems	20
UEERE0020	Promote sustainable energy practices in the community	60
UEERE0018	Maintain and repair remote area power generation facilities	80
UEERE0021	Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises	40
UEERE0023	Work safely with remote area power supply systems	20
UEERE0025	Carry out basic repairs to renewable energy (RE) apparatus	80
UEERE0040	Maintain and monitor remote area essential service operations	120
UEERE0041	Maintain operation of remote area power generation plant	120
UEERL0003	Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies	20
UEERL0001	Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply	20
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid	18
HLTAID009	Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation	4
BSBHRM413	Support the learning and development of teams and individuals	40
BSBHRM523	Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individuals	60
BSBINS402	Coordinate workplace information systems	40
BSBINS501	Implement information and knowledge management systems	50
BSBLDR301	Support effective workplace relationships	40
BSBLDR413	Lead effective workplace relationships	50
BSBLDR414	Lead team effectiveness	50
BSBLDR522	Manage people performance	70
BSBOPS203	Deliver a service to customers	40
BSBOPS301	Maintain business resources	15
BSBOPS402	Coordinate business operational plans	40
BSBOPS502	Manage business operational plans	70
BSBOPS404	Implement customer service strategies	40
BSBPEF301	Organise personal work priorities	30
BSBOPS505	Manage organisational customer service	40
BSBPEF402	Develop personal work priorities	40
BSBPEF501	Manage personal and professional development	60
BSBSTR401	Promote innovation in team environments	40
BSBSTR301	Contribute to continuous improvement	40
BSBSTR501	Establish innovative work environments	50
BSBSTR502	Facilitate continuous improvement	60
BSBSTR402	Implement continuous improvement	40
BSBTWK201	Work effectively with others	40
BSBTWK502	Manage team effectiveness	60
CPCCLHS3001	Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist	32
CPCCLDG3001	Licence to perform dogging	80
CPCCLHS3002	Licence to operate a materials hoist	24
CPCCLRG4001	Licence to perform rigging advanced level	40
CPCCLSF2001	Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level	40
CPCCLSF3001	Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level	40
CPCCLRG3001	Licence to perform rigging basic level	120
CPCCLRG3002	Licence to perform rigging intermediate level	40
CPCCLSF4001	Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding advanced level	40
UETDREL001	Apply environmental requirements	40
UETDRRC006	Perform low voltage electricity network switching in a very remote community	40
UETDREL004	Operate plant and equipment in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus	40
UETDRRC008	Solve problems in low voltage electrical network circuits in a very remote community	80
UETDRRC007	Solve problems in electrical network apparatus in a very remote community	80
UETDRDO001	Inspect overhead poles, structures and electrical apparatus	60
UETDREL005	Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus	20
UETDRRC004	Install and replace energy meters and associated equipment in a very remote community	50
UETDREL006	Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker	40
TLILIC0024	Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)	40
UEGNSG709	Process meter reading information using appropriate technology	45
UEGNSG710	Read and record meter readings	45
UEPOPS105	Operate and monitor reverse osmosis plant	20
UEPOPS054	Manage operational strategies for power production	80
UEPOPS113	Operate fabric filter dust collection plant	20
UEPOPS103	Operate and monitor hydro unit control and protection systems	60
UEPOPS122	Perform process plant inspections	20
UEPOPS109	Operate and monitor water quality monitoring systems	40
UEPOPS011	Conduct multiple energy source isolation procedures for permit to work	40
UEPMNT006	Diagnose and repair faults in wind turbine electrical systems	60
UEPOPS106	Operate and monitor site services water systems	20
UEPOPS111	Operate and monitor water treatment plant	40
UEPOPS070	Operate and monitor a boiler unit	30
UEPOPS104	Operate and monitor oil systems	40
UEPOPS069	Operate air conditioning plant	20
UEPOPS076	Operate and monitor air conditioning plant and ventilation systems	20
UEPOPS040	Facilitate the use of contingency plans for power generation facilities	40
UEPOPS096	Operate and monitor fuel supply	20
UEPOPS046	Maintain battery banks and cells	20
UEPOPS065	Monitor implementation of quality control for production and maintenance	40
UEPOPS048	Manage commissioning and decommissioning	80
UEPMNT014	Test and commission wind turbines	60
UEPOPS108	Operate and monitor system equipment	30
UEPOPS068	Operate a hydro generator synchronous condenser pump unit	40
UEPOPS091	Operate and monitor dust collection plant	20
UEPOPS101	Operate and monitor HRSG hot gas control system	40
UEPOPS005	Clean plant and equipment	20
UEPOPS049	Manage critical incidents	60
UEPOPS131	Run up a steam turbine	40
UEPOPS059	Manage, operate and monitor a gas turbine unit	30
UEPOPS071	Operate and monitor a heat recovery steam generator unit	40
UEPOPS135	Shut down a heat recovery steam generator unit	20
UEPOPS137	Shut down a steam turbine	30
UEPOPS141	Start up a heat recovery steam generator unit	40
UEPOPS138	Start and run up gas turbine	20
UEPOPS139	Start and run up a hydro turbine	40
UEPOPS073	Operate and monitor a steam turbine	30
UEPOPS142	Transport plant and equipment	40
UEPOPS121	Perform plant lubrication	20
UEPOPS041	Facilitate workplace communication	20
UEPOPS129	Produce maintenance strategies for generation production plant	40
UEPOPS117	Operate local L.V. switchgear	20
UEPOPS112	Operate bulk coal handling plant	40
UEPOPS043	Interpret and analyse multi-operation protection devices	40
UEPOPS062	Monitor and maintain civil assets	30
UEPMNT005	Diagnose and repair faults in wind turbine control systems	60
UEPOPS055	Manage permit to work system	40
UEPOPS092	Operate and monitor fixed fire protection systems	20
UEPOPS119	Operate waste and contaminated water plant	20
UEPMNT009	Maintain large scale wind turbines	60
UEPOPS021	Control permit to work operations	20
UEPMNT007	Diagnose and repair mechanical systems faults in wind turbines	50
UEPOPS128	Produce maintenance plans for generation production plant	40
UEPOPS124	Perform switching to a switching program	30
UEPOPS094	Operate and monitor fuel firing plant - coal	40
UEPOPS116	Operate local H.V. switchgear	40
UEPOPS064	Monitor climatic conditions for renewable energy production	40
UEPOPS036	Develop H.V. switching programs	20
UEPMNT013	Monitor climatic conditions for renewable electricity generation	40
UEPOPS098	Operate and monitor gas production plant	20
UEPOPS039	Evaluate scheduling of generation plant	60
UEPOPS024	Coordinate first response team operation	20
UEPOPS017	Conduct single energy source isolation procedures for permit to work	40
UEPOPS144	Undertake dam safety surveillance	30
UEPOPS063	Monitor and maintain wind farm civil assets	40
UEPOPS033	Coordinate the use of contingency plans	40
UEPOPS018	Conduct water conveyance and control	30
UEPOPS134	Shut down a gas turbine	20
UEPOPS095	Operate and monitor fuel firing plant - gas/oil	20
UEPOPS086	Operate and monitor compressed air systems	20
UEPOPS067	Monitor the implementation of under frequency load shedding	30
UEPOPS114	Operate H.V. condition changing apparatus	20
UEPOPS007	Conduct chemical batching operations	20
UEPOPS047	Maintain quality systems within the team	20
UEPOPS097	Operate and monitor fuel supply - coal	40
UEPOPS037	Ensure compliance with work health and safety policy and procedures	20
UEPOPS025	Coordinate local H.V. networks	30
UEPOPS013	Conduct operational checks and carry out corrective action on in-service electrical plant	40
UEPOPS051	Manage first response team	40
UEPOPS060	Monitor and coordinate the operation of a combined cycle gas turbine unit	60
UEPMNT008	Maintain and monitor wind farm civil assets	40
UEPOPS083	Operate and monitor boiler steam/water cycle	40
UEPOPS022	Coordinate and direct switching program	60
UEPOPS027	Coordinate operational strategies for power production	40
UEPOPS136	Shut down a hydro turbine	30
UEPOPS057	Manage system restart	40
UEPMNT010	Maintain wind turbine control systems	60
UEPOPS023	Coordinate electrical energy production	60
UEPOPS034	Coordinate wind farm operations	60
UEPOPS088	Operate and monitor condenser and auxiliary cooling systems	30
UEPMNT003	Coordinate maintenance on a wind farm	60
UEPOPS107	Operate and monitor supervisory control and data acquisition systems	30
UEPOPS100	Operate and monitor heat exchangers and cooling systems	30
UEPOPS020	Control hydro generation pumping	60
UEPMNT004	Diagnose and repair faults in large scale wind turbines	60
UEPOPS009	Conduct minor electrical maintenance	20
UEPOPS087	Operate and monitor compressed gas systems	20
UEPOPS081	Operate and monitor auxiliary steam systems	30
UEPOPS125	Perform tool store duties	20
UEPOPS110	Operate and monitor water systems condensate and feedwater	40
UEPOPS075	Operate and monitor a.c. electrical systems	30
UEPOPS015	Conduct project management	80
UEPOPS058	Manage work health and safety policy and procedures	40
UEPOPS089	Operate and monitor d.c. electrical systems	30
UEPOPS006	Collect and analyse hydrological and meteorological data	40
UEPOPS026	Coordinate network/system	60
UEPOPS052	Manage high voltage network system	80
UEPOPS140	Start up a boiler unit	40
UEPOPS053	Manage operational crisis to maintain or restore power system integrity	60
UEPOPS042	Implement dam safety surveillance procedures	30
UEPOPS019	Control electrical energy production	40
UEPOPS132	Schedule generation	20
UEPMNT002	Carry out routine work activities in an ESI large scale wind generation environment	40
UEPOPS085	Operate and monitor communications system	20
UEPOPS082	Operate and monitor boiler draught system	20
UEPOPS123	Perform risk analysis of generation plant	30
UEPMNT012	Maintain wind turbine mechanical systems	60
UEPOPS084	Operate and monitor brine concentrator plant	20
UEPOPS093	Operate and monitor flue gas (NOx) mitigation systems	40
UEPOPS003	Apply quality systems to work	20
UEPOPS130	Respond to a critical incident	40
UEPOPS072	Operate and monitor a hydro turbine	30
UEPOPS077	Operate and monitor alkalinity reduction plant	20
UEPOPS002	Apply environmental and sustainable energy procedures	20
UEPOPS066	Monitor power generation plant reliability	80
UEPOPS056	Manage quality control procedures	60
UEPOPS099	Operate and monitor generator/alternator	30
UEPOPS145	Undertake local systems operations	30
UEPOPS038	Evaluate cost estimations and initiate appropriate solutions	40
UEPOPS029	Coordinate photovoltaic solar power plant operations	60
UEPOPS078	Operate and monitor an internal combustion dual fuel reciprocating engine	20
UEPOPS133	Shut down a boiler unit	20
UEPOPS050	Manage environmental management systems	40
UEPOPS080	Operate and monitor ash and dust disposal plant	20
UEPOPS031	Coordinate response to critical incidents	30
UEPOPS120	Undertake operational commissioning and decommissioning	40
UEPOPS010	Conduct minor mechanical maintenance	20
UEPOPS032	Coordinate team activities	20
UEPOPS001	Analyse single protection device operation	30
UEPOPL004	Licence to operate a steam turbine	60
UEPOPS028	Coordinate permit to work system	40
UEPOPS079	Operate and monitor an internal combustion single fuel reciprocating engine	20
UEPOPS061	Monitor and implement environmental site plans and procedures	40
UEPOPS035	Coordinate workplace communication	40
UEPOPS118	Operate manual systems	30
UEPMNT001	Carry out routine work activities in an electricity supply industry generation environment	40
UEPOPS102	Operate and monitor hydro plant auxiliary systems	30
UEPOPS014	Conduct operational checks on in-service mechanical plant	20
UEPOPS115	Operate hydroelectric generating plant and auxiliary equipment	30
UEPOPS016	Conduct routine wind turbine maintenance	40
UEPOPS030	Coordinate power generation	40
UEPOPS045	Maintain and utilise records	20
UEPOPS012	Conduct non-routine operational testing	20
UEPOPS127	Plan and organise work	20
UEPOPS143	Tune process plant and equipment	60
UEPOPS090	Operate and monitor dual fuel firing plant	40
UEPOPS126	Plan a scheduled outage	40
UEPOPL003	Licence to operate a reciprocating steam engine	60
UEPOPS044	Liaise with stakeholders	20
UEPMNT011	Maintain wind turbine electrical systems	60
UEPOPS004	Carry out operational checks on in-service electrical plant	20
UETDRMP009	Perform tower rescue	12
UETDRMP001	Apply access authority procedures to work on or near electrical apparatus	6
UETDRMP002	ESI safety rules for work on, near or in the vicinity of electrical apparatus	4
TLILIC0040	Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)	80
TAEDEL311	Provide work skill instruction	40
UEPOPS146	Operate and monitor hydro plant/systems	30
UEPOPS008	Operate and monitor control room site in a multi-function environment	30
UEPOPS148	Operate and monitor local grid operations control room	40
UEPOPS152	Operate Renewable Energy Generation and Storage systems	30
UEPOPS150	Operate and monitor multiple facilities from single control room	30