Training

Accreditation

The Entura clean energy and water institute is an accredited RTO (Registered Training Office) with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), the national regulator for Australia’s vocational education and training sector (RTO 40680).

Our RTO scope allows Entura to deliver accredited courses in hydropower operations and dam safety. We provide training and/or assessment services for UEP30322 – Certificate III in ESI Generation Specialisation – System Operations. This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to perform systems operations, with a focus on hydropower operations and maintenance. We offer training for six units of competency from the Water Industry Operations Certificate II and Certificate III qualifications.

Our ESI Generation Sector Training course provides participants with a detailed learning experience comprised of a mixture of classroom theory, as well as practical demonstrations on live equipment and simulators, to prepare trades-based staff to safely and efficiently operate power generating equipment and associated switchgear.

We have developed a tailored practical program for the training and assessment of operational competency, transferring the practical knowledge of our experienced operational staff to the trainee operator in a structured and certified program. Mentor support by local staff may also provide for further customisation of the training program.

The requirements for granting a qualification are determined by the training package rules from ASQA. The qualification has core units and a combination of 3 specialisation units and 16 elective units assigned to the qualification.

To achieve the qualification, or portion thereof, both the essential knowledge and skills, and the practical field-based activities will be assessed.

A summary of our available qualifications are provided below. It is anticipated that, in most cases, this will be at an organisational level, tailored for specific groups. We do not provide public courses but individuals may be able to join courses, subject to approval of the client organisation.

UEP30322 – Certificate III in ESI Generation Specialisation – System Operations

Participants gaining this qualification will be able to complete work functions such as local operation of plant systems, isolation of plant systems for work, routine observation and maintenance of plant and equipment in operation, observation of civil plant and infrastructure, and observation of safe working practices and environmental procedures.

This course is recommended for maintenance and operational personnel working in a power station, who may be considering an advanced operational role.

For more information, click here to download the course flyer.

NWPSS00004 Dam operations – accredited six units of competency under the National Water Training Package

Participants gaining these units of competency will be able to install, monitor, and maintain water industry related instrumentation; and monitor, control, and maintain dams and associated civil works. Successful completion of individual or other combinations of the units below can be taken to create and informal skill set.  

  • NWPCAD007 – Inspect, operate and maintain low consequence dams
  • NWPCAD008 – Monitor and control dam operations
  • NWPCAD009 – Monitor and implement dam maintenance
  • NWPCAD010 – Inspect and report on concrete dam safety
  • NWPCAD011 – Inspect and report on embankment dam safety
  • NWPCAD013 – Conduct and report dam safety instrumentation monitoring

 NWPCAD007 is a unit under NWP20122 Certificate II in Water Industry Operations

NWPCAD008, NWPCAD009, NWPCAD010, NAPCAD011, NWPCAD013 are units under NWP30222 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations.

This training is delivered under the guidelines of the national regulator ASQA (Australian Skills Quality Authority). These competencies meet the industry standards for dam operations.

Participants gaining these units of competency will be able to monitor and maintain water industry related instrumentation; and monitor, control, and maintain dams and associated civil works.

These units may provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the Water Training Package.

This skill set applies to those working in water industry operations.

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