Power generation courses at TAFE
9 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate II
Certificate II in ESI Generation - Operations Support (UEP20122)
Leads to: Boiler or Engine Operator, Electrical or Telecommunications Trades Assistant, Power Generation Plant Operator
Certificate II in Remote Area Essential Service (UEP20222)
Leads to: Electrical Distribution Trades Worker, Electrical Fitter, Industrial Electrician, Power Generation Plant Operator, Electrical or Telecommunications Trades Assistant
Certificate III
Certificate III in ESI Generation (UEP30322)
Leads to: Boiler or Engine Operator, Power Generation Plant Operator, Electrical Engineer, Electrician (General), Industrial Electrician
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in ESI Generation (UEP40122)
Leads to: Power Generation Plant Operator, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering Technician, Safety Inspector, Industrial Electrician
Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance - Electrical Electronics (UEP40322)
Leads to: Electrical Engineering Technician, Electronic Engineering Technician, Power Generation Plant Operator, Electronic Instrument Technician, Electronics Engineer
Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance (Fabrication) (UEP40422)
Leads to: Metal Fabricator, Pressure Welder, Electrical Engineering Technician
Certificate IV in ESI Generation Maintenance (Mechanical) (UEP40522)
Leads to: Boiler or Engine Operator, Power Generation Plant Operator
Certificate IV in Wind Power Generation (UEP40622)
Leads to: Power Generation Plant Operator, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering Technician
Diploma
Diploma of ESI Generation (UEP50122)
Leads to: Power Generation Plant Operator, Electrical Engineer
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TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.