Network and Frequency Control Ancillary Service (FCAS) constraints in the NEM

This workshop explains how and why constraints are used to manage the power system, and the effect they may have on the market. The course is delivered either in-person or in hybrid mode over two full-days, or virtually via Microsoft Teams over four half-days.

Course content:
  • Network and Frequency Control Ancillary Service (FCAS) constraints.
  • The network characteristics that determine constraints.
  • How constraints are derived and formulated.
  • The effect constraints have on dispatch outcomes.
  • Where to find out more about how particular constraints affect your organisation.
Learning outcomes:

Attendees of the course will gain a working-level understanding of constraints and their impact on the NEM.

Cost:

$1,331 per person ($1,210 plus 10% GST)

Course dates:

Date

Time

Location

Status

17-20 February
2026

9:00am-1:00pm
(AEDT) all days

Virtual

Completed

13 & 14 May
2026

9:00am-5:00pm
(AEST) both days

Hybrid:
In-person (Sydney)
or Virtual (MS Teams)

FULL

5 & 6 August
2026

9:00am-5:00pm
(AEST) both days

Hybrid:
In-person (Brisbane)
or Virtual (MS Teams)

Open for
enrolments

18 & 19 November
2026

9:00am-5:00pm
(AEDT) both days

Hybrid:
In-person (Melbourne)
or Virtual (MS Teams)

Open for
enrolments

If any course dates are full, you can add your details to our Contact List to be notified if places become available
How to enrol:
  • Visit the AEMO Learning Academy
  • Click on the Catalogue button to view all available courses
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  • Create an individual login during the Checkout process

For more information, please contact [email protected]

Feedback:
  • "The course is well-structured and covered a hard topic in good detail and kept it interesting."
  • "Thought the whole course was done extremely well."
  • "Covered nearly all aspects I had an interest in and catered for all levels of understanding."
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