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Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering

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
  1. UEECD0010Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
  2. UEECD0024Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures
  3. UEECD0062Write specifications for renewable energy engineering projects
  4. UEERE0049Apply safe work practices in the rooftop solar industry
  5. UEERE0054Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems
  6. UEERE0055Conduct site survey for off-grid photovoltaic/generating systems
  7. UEERE0056 (has a prerequisite)Coordinate maintenance of renewable energy (RE) apparatus and systems
  8. UEERE0078 (has a prerequisite)Install battery storage to power conversion equipment
  9. UEERE0081 (has a prerequisite)Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment
  10. UEERE0082 (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

  1. UEEEL0047 (has a prerequisite)Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies
  2. UEERE0050 (has a prerequisite)Identify and isolate multiple supply systems

Group B Elective units

  1. UEERE0057Coordinate the design of micro-grid renewable energy systems
  2. UEERE0058Coordinate the installation, fault finding and repair of micro grid systems
  3. UEERE0060 (has a prerequisite)Design grid-connected battery storage systems
  4. UEERE0061 (has a prerequisite)Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems
  5. UEERE0062 (has a prerequisite)Design micro-hydro systems
  6. UEERE0063 (has a prerequisite)Design off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems
  7. UEERE0064 (has a prerequisite)Design renewable energy heating systems
  8. UEERE0065 (has a prerequisite)Design wind energy systems

Group C Elective units

  1. CPPHES4005Assess household energy use and efficiency improvements
  2. UEECO0013Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects
  3. UEECO0014 (has a prerequisite)Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects
  4. UEEEC0060 (has a prerequisite)Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
  5. UEEEC0075 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies
  6. UEEEL0011 (has a prerequisite)Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus
  7. UEEEL0040 (has a prerequisite)Develop compliance policies and plans to conduct an electrical contracting business
  8. UEEEL0078Install and commission whole current electricity meters
  9. UEEIC0002 (has a prerequisite)Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices
  10. UEEIC0013 (has a prerequisite)Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
  11. UEERE0052 (has a prerequisite)Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in commercial facilities
  12. UEERE0053 (has a prerequisite)Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in industrial properties and enterprises
  13. UEERE0068Develop strategies to address sustainability issues for electrical installations
  14. UEERE0069 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and rectify faults in renewable energy (RE) control systems
  15. UEERE0070 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems
  16. UEERE0071 (has a prerequisite)Fault find and repair off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems to an electrical installation
  17. UEERE0075 (has a prerequisite)Install and maintain micro hydro energy systems to power conversion equipment
  18. UEERE0076 (has a prerequisite)Install and maintain wind energy systems to power conversion equipment
  19. UEERE0077 (has a prerequisite)Install battery storage equipment power conversion equipment to grid
  20. UEERE0079 (has a prerequisite)Install off-grid power conversion equipment to electrical installation
  21. UEERE0080 (has a prerequisite)Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid

Group D Elective units

  1. BSBINS501Implement information and knowledge management systems
  2. BSBLDR522Manage people performance
  3. BSBSTR501Establish innovative work environments
  4. BSBSTR502Facilitate continuous improvement
  5. BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
  6. ICTICT214Operate application software packages
  7. UEECD0030 (has a prerequisite)Prepare electrotechnology/utilities drawings using manual drafting and CAD equipment and software
  8. UEECD0031 (has a prerequisite)Prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and CAD for electrotechnology applications
  9. UEECD0032 (has a prerequisite)Produce detailed electrotechnology/utilities drawings using CAD equipment and software
  10. UEECO0001Estimate electrotechnology projects
  11. UEECO0013Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects
  12. UEECO0015Provide quotations for installation or service jobs
  13. UEECO0017Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs
  14. UEECS0033Use engineering applications software on personal computers
  15. UEERE0084Manage renewable energy (RE) projects
  16. UEERE0085Plan renewable energy (RE) projects

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

OFFICIAL DETAILS

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