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Nominal hours for units of competency from the

UET Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector

Updated: 19 Apr 2024

Unit CodeUnit TitleNominal Hours
MEM30031AOperate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements40
MEM30033AUse computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models80
TLIF2010Apply fatigue management strategies30
ICTWHS202Work safely in a radio frequency electromagnetic radiation environment40
TLILIC2016Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle50
TLILIC2015Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle40
AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipment40
AHCMOM213Operate and maintain chainsaws40
AHCCHM201Apply chemicals under supervision30
TLILIC0005Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)30
TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck40
RIIHAN309FConduct telescopic materials handler operations80
PUAWHS002Maintain safety at an incident scene25
AVIW0006Perform infrastructure inspections using remote operated systems35
NWPGEN017Apply the risk management principles of the water industry standards, guidelines and legislation10
NWPGEN021Sample and test wastewater40
NWPTRT027Monitor and operate wastewater treatment processes50
NWPTRT005Monitor and operate water treatment processes50
NWPNET038Install metering equipment40
NWPNET036Perform leak detection40
NWPGEN027Monitor and operate pump stations30
NWPNET040Maintain and repair network assets for wastewater50
NWPGEN023Use maps, plans, drawings and details30
NWPNET020Control electrical risk on metallic pipes10
NWPCAD004Maintain catchment and surrounding areas40
NWPGEN020Sample and test source or drinking water40
NWPCAD019Monitor and operate groundwater extraction40
NWPNET039Maintain and repair network assets for drinking water50
AHCARB322Access trees for inspection40
UEECD0044Solve problems in multiple path circuits40
UEECD0046Solve problems in single path circuits40
UEEEL0019Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines30
UEEEL0021Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices30
UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace20
UEECD0010Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report60
UEECD0019Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components40
UEECD0030Prepare electrotechnology/utilities drawings using manual drafting and CAD equipment and software60
UEECD0031Prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and CAD for electrotechnology applications60
UEECD0032Produce detailed electrotechnology/utilities drawings using CAD equipment and software60
UEECD0039Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems60
UEECD0036Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits60
UEECD0051Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications40
UEECO0001Estimate electrotechnology projects40
UEECS0033Use engineering applications software on personal computers40
UEEEL0020Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits80
UEEEL0062Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits60
UEEIC0012Develop structured programs to control external devices40
UEERE0007Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply generator sets40
UEERE0006Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply battery banks40
UEERE0008Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply photovoltaic arrays40
UEERE0009Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply wind generators40
UEERE0019Maintain safety and tidiness of remote area power supply systems20
UEERE0018Maintain and repair remote area power generation facilities80
UEERE0023Work safely with remote area power supply systems20
UEERE0041Maintain operation of remote area power generation plant120
HLTAID009Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation4
BSBFIN501Manage budgets and financial plans70
BSBHRM523Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individuals60
BSBINS402Coordinate workplace information systems40
BSBINS501Implement information and knowledge management systems50
BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships50
BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness50
BSBLDR522Manage people performance70
BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plans40
BSBOPS502Manage business operational plans70
BSBOPS505Manage organisational customer service40
BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development60
BSBSTR501Establish innovative work environments50
BSBSTR502Facilitate continuous improvement60
BSBSTR402Implement continuous improvement40
BSBSUS511Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability50
BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness60
CPCCLDG3001Licence to perform dogging80
CPCCLRG4001Licence to perform rigging advanced level40
CPCCLRG3001Licence to perform rigging basic level120
CPCCLRG3002Licence to perform rigging intermediate level40
FWPHAR2208Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher30
AHCPCM204Recognise plants40
AHCPCM205Fell small trees40
UETDRRT004Install traction overhead wiring systems60
UETDRVC002Assess vegetation in an electricity supply industry environment50
UETDRRC003Install and maintain public lighting systems in a very remote community40
UETDREL003Identify and apply controls for alternate supplies on the distribution network30
UETDREL001Apply environmental requirements40
UETDRRT009Maintain overhead traction components and equipment60
UETDRIS008Install and maintain electrical apparatus60
UETDRRC006Perform low voltage electricity network switching in a very remote community40
UETDRTO007Install and maintain transmission structures and hardware100
UETDRTO011Maintain energised transmission lines using live work barehand techniques70
UETDRIS017Perform high voltage field switching operation to a given schedule40
UETDRTO006Install and maintain transmission conductors60
UETDRVC009Monitor vegetation control work in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus50
UETDRAI004Treat poles20
UETDRVC003Control vegetation for powerline work40
UETDRRT001Install overhead rail traction configurations60
UETDRAI005Use asset inspection equipment40
UETDRRT011Maintain traction overhead wiring systems60
UETDRTO012Maintain energised transmission lines using live work stick techniques70
UETDRTO004Inspect and maintain transmission overhead network40
UETDRIS007Install and maintain distribution overhead conductors and cables60
UETDRIS018Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule40
UETDRIS015Install low voltage mobile generator60
UETDRDU013Joint, terminate and maintain high voltage underground polymeric cable60
UETDRRT010Maintain rail traction bonds60
UETDRSB001Perform substation switching operations to a given schedule40
UETDRDU011Joint, terminate and maintain energised low voltage underground polymeric cable60
UETDRVC001Apply work health and safety requirements for powerline vegetation control20
UETDRRT012Operate rail road height access plant near rail traction systems25
UETDRDO005Maintain overhead energised low voltage distribution network60
UETDRDU012Joint, terminate and maintain high voltage underground paper insulated cable60
UETDRDU015Joint, terminate and maintain low voltage underground polymeric cable60
UETDRAI003Perform minor maintenance on electricity network assets40
UETDRVC006Control vegetation in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus from within the tree50
UETDRDU009Install, test and verify distribution underground cable installations40
UETDREL004Operate plant and equipment in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus40
UETDRRC008Solve problems in low voltage electrical network circuits in a very remote community80
UETDRIS010Install and maintain low voltage overhead services40
UETDRRC007Solve problems in electrical network apparatus in a very remote community80
UETDRDU017Locate faults in underground power cables65
UETDRDU019Transition joint high voltage paper insulated cable to high voltage polymeric cable60
UETDRRT008Maintain overhead rail traction configurations60
UETDRVC004Control vegetation in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus from an elevated work platform45
UETDRDO003Maintain energised high voltage distribution overhead electrical apparatus (glove and barrier)70
UETDRDU016Lay power cables20
UETDRDU014Joint, terminate and maintain low voltage underground paper insulated cable60
UETDREL002Comply with environmental requirements40
UETDRRT014Test and verify rail traction installations40
UETDRRT003Install rail traction bonds40
UETDRVC007Control vegetation using pruning techniques50
UETDRDO001Inspect overhead poles, structures and electrical apparatus60
UETDRVC011Use specialised plant to cut vegetation above ground in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus30
UETDRRC005Maintain, test and verify power systems in a very remote community80
UETDRTO010Maintain energised transmission lines using barehand techniques from a helicopter60
UETDRDU010Joint, terminate and maintain energised low voltage underground paper insulated cable60
UETDRTO005Inspect transmission structures, conductors and hardware60
UETDRVC005Control vegetation in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus from ground level45
UETDRIS011Install and maintain low voltage underground services40
UETDRRC002Install and maintain low voltage underground services in a very remote community40
UETDREL005Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus20
UETDRRC001Install and maintain low voltage overhead services in a very remote community40
UETDRAI002Inspect poles, hardware and electrical apparatus30
UETDRIS012Install and maintain poles, structures and hardware60
UETDRDU001Conduct high voltage testing of underground power cable system60
UETDRDU002Inspect underground electrical apparatus30
UETDRRC004Install and replace energy meters and associated equipment in a very remote community50
UETDRDO006Maintain, test and verify distribution overhead network40
UETDRAI001Inspect and test poles at and below ground level20
UETDRRT013Perform rail traction switching operations to a given schedule40
UETDRIS014Install and replace energy meters and associated equipment60
UETDRVC010Perform rescue from within a tree in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus20
UETDRRT002Install overhead traction components and equipment60
UETDRIS013Install and maintain public lighting systems40
UETDREL006Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker40
UETDRDO004Maintain energised high voltage distribution overhead electrical apparatus (stick)70
UETDRDU007Install and maintain underground public lighting40
TLILIC0024Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)40
TLILIC0022Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)70
TLIF0021Administer the implementation of fatigue management strategies50
UEPOPS038Evaluate cost estimations and initiate appropriate solutions40
UEPOPS030Coordinate power generation40
UETDRTO015Assemble and erect transmission structures50
UETDRTO017String overhead transmission conductors40
UETDRTO016Install transmission structure hardware30
UETDRTS035Conduct evaluation of network protection and control system faults60
UETDRIS026Diagnose and resolve faults in electrical apparatus60
UETDRDU022Maintain gas and oil pressure systems for underground cables40
UETDRSB015Maintain static var compensators (SVC)30
UETDRSB006Inspect substations20
UETDRDS018Design distribution protection systems50
UETDRIS024Develop and validate low voltage distribution switching programs40
UETDRMP011Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks16
UETDRDS020Design overhead distribution systems60
UETDRTS034Commission and maintain voltage regulating equipment40
UETDRSB003Commission and maintain distribution field devices30
UETDRMP009Perform tower rescue12
UETDRTS028Calibrate, verify and certify revenue metering/energy measurement instruments40
UETDRDS024Draft and layout overhead distribution extension40
UETDRIS022Coordinate permit procedures40
UETDRTS031Commission and maintain energy/revenue metering schemes30
UETDRMP013Working on energised low voltage underground electrical apparatus20
UETDRVC012Coordinate vegetation control operations40
UETDRDU021Joint, terminate and maintain underground polymeric cable 33kV and above40
UETDRRT015Maintain energised rail traction networks80
UETDRDS023Draft and layout distribution substation minor upgrade40
UETDRSO017Develop and validate transmission switching programs60
UETDRSB013Maintain on-load tap changers (OLTC)30
UETDRIS033Solve problems in network protection40
UETDRDS019Design distribution substations60
UETDRIS027Diagnose and resolve faults in transmission systems60
UETDRIS025Diagnose and resolve faults in distribution systems40
UETDRDU020Joint, terminate and maintain gas and oil filled underground cables40
UETDRSO013Coordinate and manage transmission network access and activities80
UETDRSB010Maintain capacitor bank equipment20
UETDRMP008Perform rescue from switchyard structures6
UETDRDS025Draft and layout street lighting system40
UETDRMP001Apply access authority procedures to work on or near electrical apparatus6
UETDRSB012Maintain high voltage circuit breakers20
UETDRMP003Perform cable pit/trench/excavation rescue6
UETDRDS027Investigate quality of supply issues90
UETDRDS017Design customer substations100
UETDRDS015Assess distributed energy resource connections to a distribution network100
UETDRIS031Maintain insulating oil15
UETDRTS038Perform accuracy checks on instrument transformers40
UETDRMP007Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel6
UETDRTS036Develop secondary protection and control scheme isolation and restoration documents40
UETDRSB016Maintain synchronous condensers30
UETDRSB005Diagnose and resolve faults in a substation environment20
UETDRMP005Perform elevated work platform rescue6
UETDRIS021Coordinate and direct switching programs40
UETDRTS032Commission and maintain metering schemes40
UETDRMP004Perform elevated work platform controlled descent escape6
UETDRSO018Dispatch and monitor field staff activities60
UETDRDS028Prepare and manage construction plans for electrical infrastructure60
UETDRSB004Conduct surveys using thermovision techniques20
UETDRDS026Draft and layout underground distribution extension40
UETDRIS028Implement and monitor environmental policies and procedures30
UETDRSO014Coordinate operations in a regulated energy market100
UETDRDS021Design public lighting systems60
UETDRTS033Commission and maintain network protection and control systems60
UETDRSB002Commission and maintain discrete control and protection systems30
UETDRIS030Install high voltage mobile generator30
UETDRIS029Implement and monitor organisational WHS/OHS policies, procedures and programs30
UETDRTS039Perform current injection testing of secondary devices40
UETDRIS032Solve problems in network equipment40
UETDRMP002ESI safety rules for work on, near or in the vicinity of electrical apparatus4
UETDRIS020Contribute to coordinated high voltage live work30
UETDRSO021Respond to protection operations140
UETDRIS023Develop and validate high voltage distribution switching programs40
UETDRSO020Operate SCADA equipment80
UETDRSB007Install and maintain substation direct current systems20
UETDRSB011Maintain high current d.c. equipment and switchgear30
UETDRSO012Coordinate and manage distribution and sub-transmission network access and activities80
UETDRMP010Provide first aid in an ESI environment6
UETDRDS022Design underground distribution systems60
UETDRSO016Develop and validate low voltage switching programs60
UETDRSB008Install high current d.c. equipment and switchgear30
UETDRSB009Install high voltage plant and equipment30
UETDRSO015Develop and validate distribution and sub-transmission switching programs60
UETDRDS016Coordinate and perform line and easement surveys40
UETDRMP006Perform pole top rescue6
UETDRSB014Maintain power and instrument transformers20
UETDRSO019Manage supply and demand in distribution and sub-transmission networks100
UETDRTS030Commission and maintain complex energy/revenue metering schemes60
UETDRTS037Maintain and calibrate protection relays and meters40
UETDRMP012Working on energised low voltage overhead electrical apparatus20
UETDRTS029Commission and maintain communication equipment60
UETDRCD001Work safely around powerlines as an ordinary person