2012 EE-OZ CONFERENCE ALICE SPRINGS CONVENTON CENTRE ALICE SPRINGS, NT 29, 30, 31 October 2012 Day 1...

2012 EE-OZ CONFERENCE

ALICE SPRINGS CONVENTON CENTREALICE SPRINGS, NT

29, 30, 31 October 2012

Day 1 - CONFERENCE

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• NETTEL• PUMCINS• KIPPERS• CLUMP• LOMBARD

Remote Community Remote Community Utilities Worker Utilities Worker ProgramProgram

Mr Shane Eels

Remote Community Utilities Worker“Enterprise Based” to “New National Qualification”

• 2.3 million square kilometres

• Approx 42,000 customers

• 36 power systems

• 430 staff

• 6 Regional depots

Our Service Area

• Around 287 Aboriginal communities in WA

• Around 40 town-based

• 15 large remote (population >200 persons)

Aboriginal Communities Training (ACT) Program

Key Objectives

1) To support the Aboriginal Remote Community Power Supply Project strategy

2) To develop a training framework to equip local Aboriginal people with the knowledge and skills to carry out a range of tasks on the overhead and underground electrical distribution networks.

3) Provide Aboriginal people with a career path that would enable them to integrate into the mainstream workforce within the Australian Electricity Supply Industry.

Timeline

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July 2006 - Creation of the Aboriginal Communities Training strategy

March 2007 - Draft four staged “Enterprise” based ACT program with 39 identified capabilities to meet the operational objectives developed.

April 2007 - Recruitment program developed

August 2007 - Advertised and appointed Indigenous Training & Field Services Coordinator

December 2007 - Recruitment of Essential Services Officers from Ardyaloon, Beagle Bay and Bidyadanga

March 2008 - Commenced training program for appointed Essential

Services Officers

July 2009 - Separated the original position into two and then appointed a new Indigenous Training & Development Coordinator

Timeline

August 2009 - Reviewed Horizon Powers “Enterprise Based” ESO training and updated to align to Competency Standard Units and Generation requirements.

Changed focus to provide a training framework that would include Generation and pathway to a Trade Qualification

September 2009 - Commenced the development of Horizon Powers’ recommended Cert III Remote Community Utilities Worker (RCUW) qualification

October 2009 - Awarded WA Premier Improving Government and Innovation Awards for Horizon Powers’ Aboriginal Communities Training program

October 2009 - Presented Horizon Powers new draft Cert III - RCUW qualification at the National EE Oz Annual Conference in Adelaide

November 2009 - National EE Oz working group established to review Horizon Powers draft Cert III RCUW framework

Timeline

May 2010 - EE Oz Board members visit remote communities with an in-principal agreement negotiated for a new qualification

October 2010 - National EE Oz Annual Conference approved first trade-based qualification for remote communities

November 2010 - Indigenous Training and Development Coordinator, District Business Manager’s and Works Delivery Coordinators chose the elective units for the new Remote Community Utilities Worker qualification to meet the District operational requirements

March 2011 - Tender awarded to new Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to deliver Certificate III Remote Community Utilities Worker Pilot

May 2011 - EE Oz issues formal briefing to Horizon Power

EE Oz Board and industry stakeholders define the applicability of the new qualification to ensure the ESI could be confident in the suitability of the qualification.

The Board has specified the requirement for a pilot project be conducted by Horizon Power (the major proponent) and its nominated RTO to implement the qualification within the Horizon Power Service Area.

August 2011 – Start pilot Remote Community Utilities Worker qualification

Timeline

UET30912 Certificate III in ESI Remote Community Utilities Worker

Definitions:

Very Remote Communities means a community with restricted access and very little accessibility of goods, services and opportunities for social interaction. Very remote communities experience high levels of unemployment that leads to economic disadvantage. Supporting information on the classification of a very remote community can be defined using the latest version of ARIA (Accessibility/Remoteness Index of Australia)

Non-energised (Dead) means prior to the commencement of work, all electrical apparatus is to be isolated. That is for High Voltage (short-circuited and earthed) and for Low Voltage (short-circuited to the neutral)

Scope:

Those gaining this qualification will be able to acquire the skills and knowledge needed for a career in inspecting and maintaining essential public utilities (excludes mine sites) within Very Remote Communities.

All work on essential electrical utilities will be undertaken in a non-energised (Dead) environment other than for testing purposes.

The use of support plant and equipment to undertake these tasks and environmental concerns also play a part in this job function.

UET30912 Certificate III in ESI Remote Community Utilities Worker

Typical work function

The typical work functions of a Remote Community Utilities Worker encompasses the:

– Installation, maintenance and inspection of poles, structures and associated hardware;

– The installation and maintenance of kilowatt hour meters, conductors and cables and public lighting used in the power industry;

– The general routine maintenance of known types of generator units;

– LV Switching

– Vegetation Control

– The use of support plant and equipment to undertake these tasks; and

– Environmental, Heritage and Native Title concerns also play a part in this function.

Typical work environment

The typical work environment of a Remote Community Utilities Worker is:

– Remote locations;

– Outdoors/Indoors;

– Extreme Weather

– At heights; and

– Generation sites.

Core Electives Group A

UEENEEE101A Apply occupational health and safety

regulations, codes and practices in the

workplace

UEENEEK006BConduct periodic

maintenance of remote area power supply wind

generators

UETTDRIS54AInstall and maintain

overhead conductors and cables


poles, structures and associated hardware

UEENEEK002BWork safely with remote

area power supply systems

UEENEEK001BMaintain safety and

tidiness of remote area power supply systems

UETTDREL14AWorking safely near live

electrical apparatus

UETTDREL11AApply sustainable energy

and environment procedures

UEENEEE107AUse drawings, diagrams,

schedules, standards, codes and specifications

UEENEEE105AFix and secure electro technology equipment

UEENEEE102A Fabricate, dismantle and

assemble electro technology components

UETTDRIS36AInstall and maintain low

voltage services in remote communities

(overhead)

UETTDRIS34AInstall and replace energy meters and

associated equipment in remote communities


maintenance of remote area power supply

generator sets

UETTDRIS37AInstall and maintain low

voltage services in remote communities

(underground)


public lighting systems in remote communities

UETTDRCJ21ALay ESI electrical cables

UETTDRCJ26AInstall and maintain de-energised low voltage underground polymeric

cables


maintenance of remote area power supply

battery banks

UETTDRDP11AInspect overhead poles,

structures and associated hardware


maintenance of remote area power supply photo

voltaic arrays

UETTDRIS40APerform remote

community network field switching to a given

schedule

UETTDRCJ27AInstall and maintain de-energised high voltage underground polymeric

cables

NWP261AOperate and maintain water treatment plant

and equipment

UETTDREL12AOperate plant and

equipment near live electrical conductors and

apparatus

UETTDREL32ASolve electrical problems

in remote community network apparatus

UETTDREL33ASolve electrical problems

in remote community network systems

UEENEE003BSolve problems in

extra-low voltage single path circuits

UEENEEK016AMaintain and repair remote area power generation facilities

UEENEEE137ADocument and apply measures to control

OHS risks associated with electrotechnology

work

UETTDRIS99ATest and verify

distribution remote area installations

TLILIC1208ALicence to operate a vehicle loading crane

(capacity 10 metre tonnes and more

RTC2304AOperate and maintain

chainsaws

TLILIC508ALicence to operate a boom-type elevating

work platform(boom length 11 metres

or more)

CPCCLDG3001ALicence to perform

dogging

UEENEEP008BConduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord

assemblies and cord connected equipment

UEENEEP024AAttach cords and plugs to electrical equipment

for connection to a single phase 230 volt supply

NWP218BPerform and record

sampling

UEENEEK019BMaintain operation of

remote area waste water facilities

Electives Group B

UEENEEK020BMaintain operations of

remote area power plant

ENTERPRISE REQUIREMENTS

Dogging, Elevated Work Platform, Forklift, Vehicle Loading Crane, 4 x 4 Driving & Recovery, HR

Drivers Lic, Confined Space, Senior First Aid, Fire Awareness, Test & Tag, Traffic Management, HP

Computer Systems

New National QualificationUET30912 Cert III in ESI - Remote Community Utilities WorkerUET30912 Cert III in ESI - Remote Community Utilities Worker

Current Status

Horizon Power currently has 5 apprentice RCUW’s employees’ in training

All have completed RPL/RCC process

Commencing Stage 7 (Off-the-job training) of a 11 Stage program

At the end of Stage 7 they will be working towards competency in the following:

Comply with Occupational Safety and Health requirements in the workplace Work safely near powerlines Attend emergency situations Drive enterprise vehicles and plant Install and maintain overhead poles, structures and conductors & cables Install and maintain energy metres and associated equipment Conduct in service/testing of electrical cords and cord connected equipment Interpret community drawing diagrams and maps Working safety in and around remote Generation sites Install and maintain remote community LV services (UG & OH) Install and maintain remote community public lighting Remote community LV switching

It is scheduled that RCUW’s “Off the Job” training will completed by early 2014

Stage Footprint

Benefits of the ACT Program

Provides a maintenance capability that ensures remote aboriginal communities are supplied with safe and reliable power supplies

Avoids long delays faced waiting for linesmen (hours/days) to fix basic faults

Provides a connection between the community and Horizon Power – a sense of ownership for the community over power asset

Provides Aboriginal people with a remote community employment opportunity and an career path within ESI

Builds self-esteem and creates a sense of worth – RCUW’s become role models

Creates intergenerational value by providing social, economic, educational and environmental benefits

Challenges and Lessons

Shift from outsourcing to internal resources.

New approach – Designing a Qualification for remote communities

Recruitment - unknown skill set

Developing the assessment framework (numeracy, literacy, practical tasks)

Did not have full time work – how to utilise this role effectively

Looking for other opportunities for more meaningful work – Water, Waste Water, Generation

Finding an RTO to develop and deliver our ACT program

Developing and delivering the qualification (Courseware development, setting schedules, “Off & On the Job” training, etc)

Mentoring support critical to ensuring continued success

Creating the career path

Developing new work practices

Geographical access (weather, transport etc)

Consultation within community for office space

Now and the Future

Now:

Delivering the Cert III RCUW pilot project to EE Oz requirements

Conducting “On the Job” project work for RCUW to reinforce training.

Future:

Seek and participate in reregularisation work of Remote Communities

Explore opportunities within Water and Telecommunication sectors

This is a major step in creating employment opportunities that offers a trade qualification and career path in the electrical industry for Aboriginal people in the remote

communities in Western Australia and Australia.

Apprentice RCUW Comments

Keith Hunter:Keith Hunter:

“We are doing this qualification to provide us with a better future and at the same time stay in our communities.” “It will help our young people stay in school and have the opportunity to get a really good job like mine”

Kieran Hamaguchi:Kieran Hamaguchi:

“The national recognition of Horizon Power’s training program was a step in the right direction for Indigenous employment opportunities”.

Clinton Sahanna:Clinton Sahanna:

“It benefits Indigenous people who live in their community to have a sense of pride and achievement”. “Its great that the team and I are recognised for the time and effort we all put in with a national recognised qualification”.

Brendan WaltersBrendan Walters::

“As a family orientated person, this opportunity to work towards a qualification that allows me to work and live in Yungngora benefits my family, me and the community”. “I give the Remote Community Utilities Worker qualification the thumbs up”.

Robert Hassett:Robert Hassett:

“It’s great to be awarded certificates and work towards a qualification that can be utilised within the community I live”. “Being community based benefits the future of my family and I”.

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Indigenous Programs Indigenous Programs andand

Remote Area Remote Area InitiativesInitiatives

Mr Lee Morgan

Indigenous programs and remote areas

initiatives

Overview

• Northern Territory context• Overview of the Remote Operations• Governance: Power Water

Corporation – Indigenous Essential Services Pty Ltd

• Overview of our programs • Indigenous Employment and Training

Initiatives• Summary

Northern Territory Demographics

ABS- as at June 2011:• Resident Population: 231,300ep • 1% of the total Australian Population• Population has increased by 17% in 10 years• The third fastest growth rate of all states and territories• Almost half of the population are located within the greater Darwin area• Indigenous population is 56,779 = 25% of the total NT population and = 10% of total Indigenous Australian Population• Median age of Indigenous people is 23 years

More NT context .... • Significant changes have occurred

since the NT intervention, AG and NTG initiatives:– Closing the GAP on Indigenous

Disadvantage,– Building Education Revolution – Territory 2030 Strategy – Northern Territory Govt: Working Futures– Australian Govt: Stronger Futures– National Partnership Agreement on Remote

Service Delivery (NPRSD) Local Implementation plans, Upgrading stores and health clinics

– National Partnership Remote Indigenous Housing (NPRIH) -356 new houses in 2011.

Remote Operations Our combined project management

(routine maintenance, operations and capital works) services for remote NT include:

• Deliver an adequate and reliable supply of safe drinking water

• Provide an adequate and reliable electricity supply

• Manage energy and water services in a sustainable manner

• Provide a safe and constructive workplace.

Remote Operations

• Four offices- Darwin (HO), Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs

• Subsections covering:– Electrical Services– Mechanical Services– Water Supply– Sewerage Systems– Water Quality– Community Water Planning– Renewable Energy– Community Liaison (auditing)– Planning

Domestic clients pay for electricity through use of pre-paid meters, however do not currently pay for

water or sewerage services

PWC has been working over 1.3

million km2 to service these communities

since 1988

Provide power, water and

sewerage services to 20 Territory Growth Towns and 52 remote communities

Services provided through Indigenous Essential Services

(IES) Pty Ltd a not-for-profit subsidiary of PWC Small Populations

100-3,000 people per community

Commercial and Government clients pay for

power, water and sewerage services.Overall Customer

Satisfaction for people and services 8.2 out of 10

Integrated utility model, planning

development, operations,

maintenance.

IES Pty Ltd – not for profit Income provided by NTG and revenue, together with specific

project funding by the Australian Government.

Income: • Grant Revenue: $53.3M• Operating Revenue: $31M• Total: $85M+Capital Grants 2011-12: $40.6M

Expenditure:• Distillate - $32M• Staffing - $15M• Maintenance- $16.5• ESO contract - $7M• Capital projects $40.6M

Napperby

Overview of Water Services (2) Disinfection- Chlorine or Ultra-Violet.

Some communities have additional filters that remove naturally occurring particles in the water or add fluoride

(1) Bores are sunk into the aquifer to extract water from underground.

Some communities get their water from rivers, or springs or dams

(4) Water is reticulated

throughout the community

(3) Water is held tanks so if power outage, water can still be supplied to the community (2-6hrs)

Overview of Sewerage Services (5) Wastewater drains and enters the sewerage pipe network and pumped to the ponds.

Some (20) communities have septic tank systems

(6) Anaerobic bacteriological breakdown of wastewater and evaporation

(7) Wastewater treated and used for irrigation meeting environmental guidelines

• Manage and operate water related infrastructure (250 production bores, 160 storage tanks, pumps, water treatment, water reticulation & 56 wastewater treatment systems

• Water Quality - disinfect all supplies (chlorine, UV) and monitor water quality

• Sampling: 7,500 samples collected by planes with 90,500 tests in laboratories, over 70,000 chlorine tests

• Water Resource is (primarily) ground water

• Reporting to NRETAS and Essential services Commission.

Safe Drinking Water and Sewerage Services

• Manage and operate electricity generation infrastructure (largest fleet of diesel generation plant in Australia – 177 diesel generators in 55 island power stations, over 30 million litres of diesel- $31, 6 solar systems, 9 communities with grid connection, one wind system)•Manage and operation electrical distribution networks

• Monitor power supply efficiency and reliability and safety

•Growing renewable and low emission energy sources

Reliable power supply

Overview of Power Services(4) Electricity is delivered to houses and buildings by powerlines.

(1) Diesel fuel is delivered in trucks and stored in tanks.

(3) Some communities are augmented with solar power stations.

(2) Diesel is used in power stations to generate electricity.

(5) Customers use power cards to pay for the electricity they use. The electricity used is measured by meters.

Renewable Energy (RE) Profile: The project consists of:• Design and construction of total 1MW RE systems at Ti Tree(324KW), Kalkarindji (402KW) & Lake Nash(266KW), cost: $14M,saving 1170tonnes of CO2p.a.• Grid Stability Controllers (GSS or GSC) to control power output stability – ensures generators are operated appropriately

•Concentrated Photo Voltaic systems at Ntaria (Hermannsburg) 190KW, Lajamanu 290KW, Yuendumu 240KW.

Other Utility functions• Retail- pre payment meters, water charging• Logistics and coordination of fuel and

program delivery• Development requests

(large increase Yr:2006:100, Yr: 2012: 600)• Strategic initiatives - renewable and low emission

electricity supply; water quality, sustainability• Legislative and regulatory reporting re water quality,

water extraction, discharge, emissions • Water and energy efficiency and planning• Asset management and planning• Automation, smart solutions- SCADA• Capital program management and delivery• Emergency response (flooding, fires and cyclones).

How we provide services ?Consolidated (integrated) utility structure and years of experience operating across the NT

– Technical expertise for effective operational and maintenance and cost efficiencies

– On- site operators (to service, monitor, and manage power and water systems) –All ESOs appropriately trained and inducted

– Routine Maintenance using cost effective Territory and regional based contractors with a coordinated prioritised program for the delivery of services and projects

– Innovative and integrated culture with collaboration between energy, water and sewerage services that may not be available within separate utilities or agencies

• This allows operational delivery and planning teams to work closely together on improving services

• Leverage off other Power & Water Corporation services.

SCADA System DesignThree core components:

1.Local Community SCADA systems- power stations, bores, tanks, disinfection systems, sewerage plant,

2. Backhaul communications(Optical fibre (esp. Growth towns), ADSL, Satellite)

3. Central data base

Essential Service Operators • Essential Service Operators (ESOs)

maintain vital services such as power, water and sewerage in 72 remote communities across the Northern Territory.

• Power and Water has contracts with the shires, or councils or contractors for the engagement of ESOs.

• An ESO is required to communicate effectively and conduct themselves professionally and safely.

• The job provides development and training opportunities to encourage growth and learning.

• Local Employment – Local jobs for local people

• Essential Services Officer are role models for employment in the community

• Reliable and equitable services to Territory funded Indigenous communities

• Cost effective service delivery and asset management including repair and maintenance.

• Commitment towards regional development and Indigenous employment and training. This is achieved by partnering across government, community, NGOs , and training providers- valued local skills critical for community function, wellbeing and respect

• We have developed a career path…

Why focus on Indigenous Employment ?

The Focus

• Emphasis on a career path and local model• In addition-35 Indigenous Trainees have enrolled in

the Certificate II in Remote Area Essential Services. The program commenced in March 2012 with an expected completion April 2013.

• The National Qualification will provide ESOs with the skills to assist the supervisor to maintain community infrastructure.

• Partnering with educational and training institutions together with ESO employers- but limited across NTG.

Currently we employ 140 ESOs – 37% Indigenous (mentor, induction, task specific training required) – full time / part time roles with a high turnover……..

Essential Service Operators

Trainee

Base Grade ESO Advanced ESO Essential Services Supervisor

White Card Yes Yes Yes Yes - implemented

Site Inductions Yes Yes Yes Yes - and able to provide Power Water

induction

On-site Training

Yes Yes Yes Yes - and able to provide training

Mentor No Some mentoring ability

Understanding of mentoring capacity

Able to mentor and train ESOs and Trainees

Prerequisite Qualifications

No Must have:

Completed Power and Water specific training and 12 months on the job experience; or

A trade qualification such as electrician, mechanic, fitter or plumber; or

Undertaken Cert II in Remote Area Essential Services.

Must have:

Base Grade ESO Qualifications;

Cert II in Remote Area Essential Services Qualification (or trade) or working towards a Cert III Qualification;

Completed specialised training.

Must have:

Advanced Grade ESO Qualifications;

Cert II and III Qualification;

Specialised skills in training people;

Specialised safety training qualification.

Career path for Essential Services Officers

Year 11 or 12 with literacy and numeracy skills

Traineeships for Cert II with On-Job Training

Assistant ESO or ESO in Communities

Employment with Utilities, or MiningIndustry or infrastructure service

Increasing complexity

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Year 11……….

CERT II accreditation………

Funding Bodies• NT Gov.• Federal Gov.• Power Water

Trainee Program

Encourage partnerships with private organisations

Establish resource ‘pool’ for access by Shires and mining organisations

Identify Employer groups• Shires• Power and Water Corporation• Mining Organisations• Contractors • Aboriginal Corporations

Apprenticeship Program

NT Model ESO Training

Certificate II in Generation

Partnering with CDU & GTNT

• Increase Indigenous employmentto from current 37% to 60% over 5 year time frame

• Improve skill levels with at least50% of ESO workforce holding a Certificate II or III Qualification

• Improve supervision of ESOs with mentoring and on site skills development

Our objective-skills development and employment…

2011- 2012:

• 40% Indigenous employment ratio (compared to total employed of 140)

• 140 ESO’s consist of 40 Northern, 32 Mid-NT and 68 Central Australia

2013:• Competition for ESO Contracts, works and services• Certificate II in Generation• 4-Day Skilling Program for ESO’s, with a National

Qualification in ‘Working at Heights’

Time-frames..

2014• Certificate II and III in Water Operations• At least 50% of ESOs to hold Certificate II and III

Qualification.

2015• Certificate III in Remote Area Essential Services

In the future …(2020)• Indigenous employment to increase to 60%

over time frame of 5 – 10 years.

Time-frames (2)

Summary• Electricity, water, sanitation are primary

infrastructure services and are essential for the health and function of the community.

• Power and Water’s ESO Program aims to increase Indigenous employment and training through:

– Emphasis on a career path– Contracts/ Agreements with service providers – Partnering with educational and training

institutions together with ESO employers– Working with Government Departments

Thankyou!

Optional Slide…Some challenges? • Investment

– Many assets reaching end of life – Recurrent funding insufficient to maintain and replace aging

assets– Rapid growth in demand in most communities impacted by

population growth, government programs and infrastructure, improved lifestyle and prosperity

– Secondary infrastructure development has limited funding allocated for primary (essential) infrastructure

– Sustainability (ground water) constraints

• Remote communities have evolved differently from conventional urban or regional centres– Limited Strategic planning for growth -conventional planning

and development processes haven’t been applied – Rely on subsidisation by government (NTG)– i.e. Governments (NTG and AG) are the major

developer/investor (limited private sector involvement to date) – Cost to deliver water and electricity services is high compared

to urban areas uniform Tariff and Indigenous Households do not pay for water and sewer services

– Quality of information on systems variable:-capacity and as constructed infrastructure fluctuates and can be incomplete

Getting right for the Getting right for the fightfight

Mr Josh Toomey

Preparing to sit the Ausgrid apprenticeship test.

Some ideas from Josh Toomey

Spiritual wellbeingMental wellbeing

Physical wellbeing

WellbeingWellbeingIt starts at home with you and your family.Integrity. Being honest with yourselfPhysical wellbeing-what’s right for you?

What you enjoy/what it means to youBalance. Work/study/family/friends/alone

time

WellbeingWellbeingCultural Awareness. Where are you from?

Accepting and acknowledging differencesPersonal IdentityWalking in two

worlds

WellbeingWellbeingReflection. Time OUT

Thinking about your goalsWhy you are hereWhat you are learning and have learntProcess – each day- have some time alone to

THINK

ValuesValuesWhat are your values?(core values)

Values are personal-no right or wrong

Finding out what your values are and living by them

SupportSupport

Support groupsNetworks-family/

friends/workmates

Support each other

Problem Solving/Set backsProblem Solving/Set backs

Dealing with problems-At TAFE-At work experience-At home-In relationships

Show me the walung (cash)The value of moneyWhat is the value of money for you

Saving moneySpending moneyBudgets

OpportunitiesOpportunities

Taking advantage of opportunities

It’s up to youHorse to water......

Inspiration and role modelsInspiration and role models

Who has inspired you? Past/Present. How?

YOU as an inspiration to othersWho are your role models?What type of role model do YOU want to be?YOU ARE a role model

Talking and ListeningTalking and ListeningCommunication at TAFECommunication at AusgridThe job interviewHow can you be a better listener?What makes a good listener?Who in your life is a good listener?

QuestionsQuestions

Why ask questions?No question is a silly question

No shame

LeadershipLeadership

What makes a good leader?What qualities inspire others to follow?

Could you be a leader?

Goal Setting

Why do we need goals?Make them realisticCelebrate your achievements

And finallyAnd finally

It’s up to you.....

Group Activity

Panel SessionPanel Session

Mr Shane Eels Horizon Power, WAMr Lee Morgan Power and Water, NTMr Josh Toomey Ausgrid, NSW

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Nationally ConsistentNationally Consistent

AssessmentAssessment Ms Sue Sizer

Nationally Consistent Assessment

Sue Sizer

October 2012

First: A bit of history

In 2001 - ERAC released:

A Licensing Policy

List of Essential Performance

Capability Requirements for

Licensed Electricians

Capstone Assessment

Requirements

Training Packages

UTE99 UEE07 UEE11

505A&B G005 G105

VET Policy vs Licensing Regulator Policy?

Licensing

National Licensing Status Quo - Mutual Recognition Automatic Mutual Recognition

Does it matter?

Where are we today?

Different interpretations

National Assessment

G105 – lets start at the end.......

E.g. Table 7 col 6 100A

Table 27(1) derating factor 0.9

Answer 100 * 0.9 = 90A

Victorian Transition

Teacher/assessor responsibility Overseeing panel Independence

In summary….

The electrical industry views this assessment as an integral part of the risk management process to maintain the required standard

High risk areas attract greater regulatory compliance. They require greater certainty that the competencies are held. Ridoutt, Smith, Hummell & Cheang (2005)

The basis for this policy is the fundamental need to achieve safe outcomes.

Confidence of stakeholders rests with consistency of assessment Clayton, Booth & Roy (2001)

Questions ?Questions ?

The Gas IndustryThe Gas Industry

in Australia in Australia - - an an overviewoverview

Mr Steve Davies

Steve DaviesPolicy Adviser

Australian Pipeline Industry Association

An Overview of theGas Industryin Australia

Overview

• The gas supply chain• Major points of difference with electricity• Australian context• Issues for the Australian Gas Market• Training and workforce issues

The Gas Supply Chain

• Physical– Storage, flow, recoverability, compressibility

• Location differences• Market operation

– Role of the grid, market dispatch

• Investment– Entrepreneurial vs Planned

• End use markets

Major points of difference with electricity

Gas Transmission Pipelines

Production: APPEAOil & Gas

Transmission: APIAGas (& water, slurry, oil etc)

Distribution/Networks: ENAElectricity (mainly) & Gas

Retail: ERAA (mainly electricity)Users: EUAA (manufacturers)Generators: NGF Overarching/general: ESAA (mainly

electricity, generators)

Production: APPEAOil & Gas

Transmission: APIAGas (& water, slurry, oil etc)

Distribution/Networks: ENAElectricity (mainly) & Gas

Retail: ERAA (mainly electricity)Users: EUAA (manufacturers)Generators: NGF Overarching/general: ESAA (mainly

electricity, generators)

Representation

The Australian Context - Reserves

The Australian Context - Local Demand

Australian Demand in 2011/12 – 1130PJ

The Australian Context - Export

Total export demand 2011/12 –around 1000PJ

International demand for Australian LNG very high; reliable exporter; incident free shipments; close to Asian markets

Favourable investment conditions, compared to some other exporters

In 2010-11, Australia exported 20 million tonnes worth $12 billion

Australia 4th largest exporter of natural gas (after Qatar, Indonesia, Malaysia) – possibly 2nd largest by 2015

Main markets: China (18%), Japan (13%), Korea (11%)

Massive growth forecast – tripling of exports, creating issues for markets

The Australian Context - Pipelines

Transmission - over 28,000km high pressure steel pipelines

Traditionally 16-28 inch diameter

Large diameter pipelines (40+ inch) being built for Queensland export projects

Distribution – around 130,000km distribution pipelines

Steel, PE

Gathering networks for CSG – tens of thousands of kms PE pipe going in short-medium term

Gas vs Electricity (energy)

Gas vs Coal (energy)

Gas + Coal = 3539PJ

Issues Export industry on the east coast

Price, supply, public perception

Market development

Forced evolution

Energy policy

Everywhere but gas

Workforce

Old and getting older

• 2011 DEEWR Survey– Around 10,000 in Transmission and Distribution

Sectors– LPG not well represented

• Training and qualifications– First Apprenticeship only approved 2012 in WA– No apprentices in system yet– Largely enterprised based training– UEG011 not widely used

Workforce and Training

• RTOs– Very few with gas package on scope– Two TAFEs delivering gas training– Handful of private trainers– Decent amount of interest, package is messy

• Major overhaul of UEG011 underway– Slow going– Cyclic enthusiasm

Workforce and Training

Questions ?Questions ?

Summary & Close

Mr Bernard Van Den BergenDeputy Chair, EE-Oz

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29, 30, 31 October 2012

Day 1 - CONFERENCE

2012 EE-OZ CONFERENCE ALICE SPRINGS CONVENTON CENTRE ALICE SPRINGS, NT 29, 30, 31 October 2012 Day 1...

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