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UEERE0035
Install ELV stand-alone photovoltaic power systems

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install extra-low voltage (ELV) stand-alone photovoltaic (PV) power systems.

It includes preparing to install ELV stand-alone PV power apparatus and systems, installing ELV stand-alone PV power apparatus and system, completing installation and reporting installation activities.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

assessing customer energy requirements, efficiency improvements and site limitations

reading and interpreting drawings related to and apparatus locations and circuit connections

placing and securing system components accurately

maintaining fire integrity

connecting system components to comply with requirements

testing system operation and verifying compliance with standards and job specifications

completing necessary documentation, including handing over system operational documents to the customer and informing customer of system operation, routine maintenance and limitations

dealing with unplanned events

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures and practices, including the use of risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

checking isolation of circuits/machines/systems

conducting quality checks during installation

coordinating work with relevant person/s

determining live electrical testing/measurement requirements

identifying and accessing materials, tools, equipment and testing devices

installing and setting up stand-alone extra-low voltage (ELV) photovoltaic (PV) power systems.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

stand-alone ELV PV systems, including:

PV array installation requirements encompassing:

WHS/OHS requirements and methods for working on roofs

common methods of roof construction (rafters and tile battens) and methods to ensure integrity of waterproofing

common types of roof-mounted and free-standing PV array frame construction and methods of tilt angle adjustment

fixing methods for different roof types

array mounting methods for north orientation roof sections and non-north facing roof sections

aesthetic considerations in choosing an appropriate array location and type of mounting

the mounting and fixing methods for at least one type of domestic available building integrated PV product

electrical PV array installation requirements encompassing:

methods used in wiring and connecting PV arrays in accordance with Australian Standards AS/NZS 4509 Stand-alone power systems and AS 5033 Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays

considerations involved in wiring of series connected PV modules in order to minimise power losses due to shading

PV array wiring diagram, including the placement of blocking and bypass diodes

considerations involved in choosing the location of associated system equipment, including regulators and direct current (d.c.) control board

cable route from PV array/s to regulators so as to minimise the route length to battery

system installation and maintenance encompassing:

installation work on a PV power system in accordance with relevant standards and WHS/OHS guidelines

correct isolation and shutdown procedures prior to carrying out maintenance tasks

routine maintenance tasks on PV arrays

required vegetation control to remove or reduce shading or soiling on a PV array

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant safe work method statements (SWMS)/job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in suitable simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

assessing customer energy requirements, efficiency improvements and site limitations

reading and interpreting drawings related to and apparatus locations and circuit connections

placing and securing system components accurately

maintaining fire integrity

connecting system components to comply with requirements

testing system operation and verifying compliance with standards and job specifications

completing necessary documentation, including handing over system operational documents to the customer and informing customer of system operation, routine maintenance and limitations

dealing with unplanned events

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures and practices, including the use of risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

checking isolation of circuits/machines/systems

conducting quality checks during installation

coordinating work with relevant person/s

determining live electrical testing/measurement requirements

identifying and accessing materials, tools, equipment and testing devices

installing and setting up stand-alone extra-low voltage (ELV) photovoltaic (PV) power systems.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

stand-alone ELV PV systems, including:

PV array installation requirements encompassing:

WHS/OHS requirements and methods for working on roofs

common methods of roof construction (rafters and tile battens) and methods to ensure integrity of waterproofing

common types of roof-mounted and free-standing PV array frame construction and methods of tilt angle adjustment

fixing methods for different roof types

array mounting methods for north orientation roof sections and non-north facing roof sections

aesthetic considerations in choosing an appropriate array location and type of mounting

the mounting and fixing methods for at least one type of domestic available building integrated PV product

electrical PV array installation requirements encompassing:

methods used in wiring and connecting PV arrays in accordance with Australian Standards AS/NZS 4509 Stand-alone power systems and AS 5033 Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays

considerations involved in wiring of series connected PV modules in order to minimise power losses due to shading

PV array wiring diagram, including the placement of blocking and bypass diodes

considerations involved in choosing the location of associated system equipment, including regulators and direct current (d.c.) control board

cable route from PV array/s to regulators so as to minimise the route length to battery

system installation and maintenance encompassing:

installation work on a PV power system in accordance with relevant standards and WHS/OHS guidelines

correct isolation and shutdown procedures prior to carrying out maintenance tasks

routine maintenance tasks on PV arrays

required vegetation control to remove or reduce shading or soiling on a PV array

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant safe work method statements (SWMS)/job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in suitable simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and procedures for relevant work area are identified and applied in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equipment is transported safely to site in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
 

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