This qualification is intended for those learners wishing to advance their career within the Hydro-Electric industry or for those working within the industry who wants to update their skill set. This qualification is for persons whose job roles require substantial depths in some areas where
judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services, and techniques for self and others. It provides students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become fully capable in the operations and maintenance of a hydroelectric plant. The knowledge and skills components are geared towards operating, fault finding, and maintaining hydroelectric plant and auxiliary equipment with the use of computers, tools, and devices to ensure accurate and safe operation.

Persons who complete this qualification can be employed in the following jobs:
 Job title: Hydro-Electric Plant Operator, Hydro-Electric Plant Maintenance Technician

 Career path – articulation and specialization
After achieving the ETE40416 Certificate in Hydro Electric Plant Operation and Maintenance, individuals could progress to a wide range of other qualifications in the Electrical Engineering, Metal Engineering, and Information Technology Industries.

• Listing ID: 3905
• Institution Category: Specialised Institutions
• Institution Type: Public
• Field of Study: Engineering
• Awarding Body: NCTVET
• Qualification Level:
• Education Sector: Technical and Vocational
• Qualification Code: ETE40416
• ISCED Code: 07 Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction- 071 Engineering & Engineering Trades- 0713 Electricity & Energy
• Qualification Developer: NCTVET Standards & Assessment Development Unit
• Quality Assurance Body: NCTVET
• Entry Requirements: For this qualification plan the prerequisite(s) is/are any of the following:
   Renewable Energy Technology Level 3
   Mechanical Maintenance Level 3
   Electrical Installation Level 3
   Industrial Electronics Level 3
   Plant Maintenance – Mechanical Level 3