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Certificate II in ESI Generation - Operations Support
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UEP20122
Your experience maintaining and inspecting power generation systems is the foundation of a reliable energy grid. RPL It Australia is currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to provide a pathway for your skills to be formally recognised. Register your interest to join our waitlist and receive updates on the availability of this qualification.
About This Qualification
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform operations support functions in the electrical supply industry. Functions include the operation of non-critical generation plant systems, lubricating generation plant and performing minor maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment. It also includes cleaning power generation plant, operating mobile load shifting equipment and observing safe working practices in the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
UEP20122
Training Package
UEP — Electricity Supply Industry - Generation Sector Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
13 (6 core + 7 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Power Plant Operator (Assistant) | Operating and monitoring non-critical power generation machinery under the direction of senior operators. |
| Operations Support Worker | Performing essential support functions such as plant inspections, lubrication, and minor maintenance within a utility facility. |
| Generation Plant Assistant | Ensuring plant efficiency through routine cleaning, equipment transport, and the maintenance of operational safety records. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current resume detailing your time in generation plant support
- ✓Position descriptions from your employers in the utilities sector
- ✓Performance appraisals or letters of reference from supervisors
Plant Operations & Inspection
- ✓Plant inspection logs and routine monitoring reports
- ✓Documentation of shift handovers and operational observations
- ✓Records of local system operations and plant adjustments
Maintenance & Lubrication
- ✓Lubrication schedules and completed task logs
- ✓Evidence of minor mechanical or electrical maintenance tasks
- ✓Cleaning schedules and plant hygiene records
Safety & Records
- ✓Signed Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA) forms
- ✓Work health and safety (WHS) meeting minutes or toolbox talks
- ✓Maintenance of operational records and data entry logs
Equipment & Load Shifting
- ✓Records of operating mobile load shifting equipment
- ✓Transport and storage logs for plant components
- ✓Tool store management and inventory records
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Electricity Supply Industry - Generation Sector Training Package.
Certificate II
Certificate II in Remote Area Essential Service
UEP20222
Certificate III
Certificate III in ESI Generation
UEP30322
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in ESI Generation
UEP40122
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance (Fabrication)
UEP40422
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance (Mechanical)
UEP40522
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