National Electricity Market Overview - elearning and face-to-face

With various jurisdictions relaxing local COVID-19 restrictions, AEMO will begin slowly re-introducing in-person course delivery for a limited selection of courses. Attendance at courses scheduled for in-person delivery remains subject to local restrictions, and AEMO may cancel or amend a scheduled course at any time to safeguard the health of participants and presenters.

The popular National Electricity Market (NEM) Overview course broadly covers the NEM and its operational requirements. The course runs for a full day (in-person) or for 2 half-day sessions in the same week (virtual).

Course content:

e-learning	Introduction to the NEM NEM regulatory regime and the National Electricity Rules The network The power system and how it operates Market operation – spot pricing and dispatch Ancillary services Metering Settlements Financial markets and the NEM Australia's energy future integrating Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
Face-to-face (single-day) class or Virtual (2 half-day) sessions	The NEM: recap of e-learning NEM network and the power system NEM spot pricing and dispatch Managing the power system using ancillary services The specifics of metering Settling the NEM – a case study How participants manage risk in the NEM

Learning outcomes:

Attendees of the course will gain a broad understanding of how the NEM operates as a physical power system and a wholesale market for electricity.

Map of Eastern Australia showing Electricity transmission lines

Cost:

$480 (plus GST) per person

Course dates:

Date	Time	Location	Status
5 & 7 July 2022	9:00am-12:45pm (AEST) both days	Virtual	Open for enrolments
21 July 2022	9:00am-4:30pm (AEST)	Sydney	Open for enrolments
2 & 4 August 2022	9:00am-12:45pm (AEST) both days	Virtual	Open for enrolments
6 & 8 Sept. 2022	9:00am-12:45pm (AEST) both days	Virtual	Open for enrolments
6 October 2022	9:00am-4:30pm (AEDT)	Melbourne	Open for enrolments
18 & 20 Oct. 2022	9:00am-12:45pm (AEDT) both days	Virtual	Open for enrolments
8 & 10 Nov. 2022	9:00am-12:45pm (AEDT) both days	Virtual	Open for enrolments
24 November 2022	9:00am-4:30pm (AEST)	Brisbane	Open for enrolments

Enrolment in this course includes automatic enrolment in an associated eLearning course which is designed to broadly introduce learners to background information, as well as the concepts and information that are covered during the course. Completion of the eLearning prior to the instructor-led course is not compulsory but is highly recommended, especially for those new to the energy sector.

How to enrol:

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You will also be able to access the AEMO e-learning and education catalogues.

For more information, please contact energyeducation@aemo.com.au

Attendee feedback:

"Excellent course - one of the best I have been to."
"Very well organised, presenters were top-notch and well-versed in their particular areas of experience."
"Was a great course and I got loads out of it – thank you."
"The presenters have excellent communication skills. Very impressive."

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