This qualification covers designing renewable energy systems and supervising their installation and maintenance. It includes large-scale equipment, site surveys for grid-connected and off-grid solar, battery storage and writing project specifications. If you already work in renewable energy projects, your experience may count through RPL.
TRAINING PACKAGE
UEE Electrotechnology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The entry requirement for this qualification is: UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or a current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
SUPERSEDES
UEE50720 Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People who design, plan or supervise solar and renewable energy projects and want a diploma that reflects their skills.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
Renewable energy engineer
Solar designer
Renewable energy project coordinator
Solar installation supervisor
Qualification structure
A total of 760 weighting points comprising: 310 core weighting points;. 450 elective weighting points Choose a minimum of 430 elective weighting points units from the list below, of which: 20 weighting points must be taken from Group A. A minimum of 80 weighting points must be taken from Group B. Between 0 and 350 weighting points can be taken from Group C. Between 0 and 200 weighting points can be taken from Group D. Up to 200 weighting points of the elective units Group D, may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Previously assigned weighting points are listed in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG), if not listed weighting points will be 10 points, unless directed from the Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee (IRC). There are units of competency within this qualification that contain pre-requisites. Units of competency that have a pre-requisite requirement are identified by this symbol *. Refer directly to the units of competency to identify pre-requisite requirements to ensure all are complied with. A list of all pre-requisites is also provided in the UEE Pre-requisite Companion Volume. Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all pre-requisite units specified are complied with.
Core units
10 units
01UEECD0010Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
02UEECD0024Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures
03UEECD0062Write specifications for renewable energy engineering projects
04UEERE0049Apply safe work practices in the rooftop solar industry
05UEERE0054Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems
06UEERE0055Conduct site survey for off-grid photovoltaic/generating systems
07UEERE0056* (has a prerequisite)Coordinate maintenance of renewable energy (RE) apparatus and systems
08UEERE0078* (has a prerequisite)Install battery storage to power conversion equipment
09UEERE0081* (has a prerequisite)Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment
10UEERE0082* (has a prerequisite)Maintain renewable energy (RE) apparatus
* This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
Elective units
47 units
Group A Elective units
01UEEEL0047* (has a prerequisite)Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies
02UEERE0050* (has a prerequisite)Identify and isolate multiple supply systems
Group B Elective units
03UEERE0057Coordinate the design of micro-grid renewable energy systems
04UEERE0058Coordinate the installation, fault finding and repair of micro grid systems
05UEERE0060* (has a prerequisite)Design grid-connected battery storage systems
06UEERE0061* (has a prerequisite)Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems
07UEERE0062* (has a prerequisite)Design micro-hydro systems
08UEERE0063* (has a prerequisite)Design off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems
09UEERE0064* (has a prerequisite)Design renewable energy heating systems
10UEERE0065* (has a prerequisite)Design wind energy systems
Group C Elective units
11CPPHES4005Assess household energy use and efficiency improvements
12UEECO0013Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects
13UEECO0014* (has a prerequisite)Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects
14UEEEC0060* (has a prerequisite)Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
15UEEEC0075* (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies
16UEEEL0011* (has a prerequisite)Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus
17UEEEL0040* (has a prerequisite)Develop compliance policies and plans to conduct an electrical contracting business
18UEEEL0078Install and commission whole current electricity meters
19UEEIC0002* (has a prerequisite)Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices
20UEEIC0013* (has a prerequisite)Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
21UEERE0052* (has a prerequisite)Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in commercial facilities
22UEERE0053* (has a prerequisite)Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in industrial properties and enterprises
23UEERE0068Develop strategies to address sustainability issues for electrical installations
24UEERE0069* (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in renewable energy (RE) control systems
25UEERE0070* (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems
26UEERE0071* (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems to an electrical installation
27UEERE0075* (has a prerequisite)Install and maintain micro hydro energy systems to power conversion equipment
28UEERE0076* (has a prerequisite)Install and maintain wind energy systems to power conversion equipment
29UEERE0077* (has a prerequisite)Install battery storage equipment power conversion equipment to grid
30UEERE0079* (has a prerequisite)Install off-grid power conversion equipment to electrical installation
31UEERE0080* (has a prerequisite)Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid
Group D Elective units
32BSBINS501Implement information and knowledge management systems
33BSBLDR522Manage people performance
34BSBSTR501Establish innovative work environments
35BSBSTR502Facilitate continuous improvement
36BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
37ICTICT214Operate application software packages
38UEECD0030* (has a prerequisite)Prepare electrotechnology/utilities drawings using manual drafting and CAD equipment and software
39UEECD0031* (has a prerequisite)Prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and CAD for electrotechnology applications
40UEECD0032* (has a prerequisite)Produce detailed electrotechnology/utilities drawings using CAD equipment and software
41UEECO0001Estimate electrotechnology projects
42UEECO0013Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects
43UEECO0015Provide quotations for installation or service jobs
44UEECO0017Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs
45UEECS0033Use engineering applications software on personal computers
46UEERE0084Manage renewable energy (RE) projects
47UEERE0085Plan renewable energy (RE) projects
* This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
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