Certificate IV in Electrical - Photovoltaic systems

Scope

Select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises. It includes ERAC requirements for an ‘Electrician’s licence’ and competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain photovoltaic systems and associated equipment


Subjects

Completion requirements

The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:

All the Core competency standard units, defined in the Core Competency Standard Units table below and

A combination of Elective competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 180 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units table below.

Note: add topic UEENEEG105A - Those holding an Unrestricted Electricians Licence or equivalent issued in an Australian State or Territory meets the requirements of this unit and its pre-requisite requirements.

Core Competency Standard Units

All Core competency standard units to be achieved

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEE038B

Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan

20

add topic UEENEEE101A

Apply Occupational Health Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

20

add topic UEENEEE102A

Fabricate, dismantle, assemble of utilities industry components

40

add topic UEENEEE104A

Solve problems in d.c. circuits

80

add topic UEENEEE105A

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

20

add topic UEENEEE107A

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

40

add topic UEENEEE117A

Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures

20

add topic UEENEEE124A

Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

60

add topic UEENEEE137A

Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work

20

add topic UEENEEG006A

Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines

80

add topic UEENEEG033A

Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits

60

add topic UEENEEG063A

Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations

40

add topic UEENEEG101A

Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits

60

add topic UEENEEG102A

Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits

80

add topic UEENEEG103A

Install low voltage wiring and accessories

20

add topic UEENEEG104A

Install appliances, switchgear and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installations

20

add topic UEENEEG105A

Verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations

40

add topic UEENEEG106A

Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits

40

add topic UEENEEG107A

Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations

60

add topic UEENEEG108A

Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits

40

add topic UEENEEG109A

Develop and connect electrical control circuits

80

add topic UEENEEG171A

Install, set up and commission interval metering

20

add topic UEENEEK125A

Solve basic problems in photovoltaic energy apparatus and systems

20

add topic UEENEEK135A

Design photovoltaic grid connected power supply systems

60

add topic UEENEEK145A

Implement and monitor energy sector policies and procedures for environmental and sustainable work practices

20

add topic UEENEEK148A

Install, configure and commission photovoltaic grid connected power systems

40

Total points in core

1100

Elective Competency Standard Units

Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 180 points from the following groups:

Group

Minimum points

Maximum points

A

Imported and Common Elective Units

Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 4. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.

0

90

B

Qualification Elective Units

0

90

C

Qualification Elective Units

You may select all your elective units from this Group

90

180

Group A Imported and Common Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 90

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEC001B

Maintain documentation

20

add topic UEENEEC002B

Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

20

add topic UEENEEC003B

Provide quotations for installation or service jobs

20

add topic UEENEEC010B

Deliver a service to customers

20

add topic UEENEED101A

Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace

20

add topic UEENEEE009B

Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes

20

add topic UEENEEE020B

Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

20

add topic CPCCOHS1001A

Work safely in the construction industry

10

add topic HLTCPR211A

Perform CPR

10

Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 4. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.

Note: For further information see Application of the NQC Flexibility Formula, UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package, Version 1, Volume 1 Qualification Framework

Up to 90 points

Group B Qualification Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 90

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEED104A

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

40

add topic UEENEEE190A

Prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and CAD for electrotechnology/utilities applications

60

add topic UEENEEE191A

Prepare electrotechnology/utilities drawings using manual drafting and CAD equipment and software

60

add topic UEENEEG120A

Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations

60

add topic UEENEEI116A

Enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor control devices

20

add topic UEENEEI150A

Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

60

add topic UEENEEK123A

Carry out basic repairs to renewable energy apparatus

80

add topic UEENEEK124A

Solve basic problems in micro hydro systems

20

add topic UEENEEK127A

Diagnose and rectify faults in renewable energy control systems

60

add topic UEENEEK128A

Solve problems in stand-alone renewable energy apparatus and systems

60

add topic UEENEEK130A

Solve problems in wind energy conversion apparatus and systems

60

add topic UEENEEK134A

Install standalone extra low voltage photovoltaic power systems

60

add topic UEENEEK136A

Install, configure and commission LV micro-hydro systems rated up to 6.4 kW

20

add topic UEENEEK137A

Install and set up micro-hydro power systems

20

add topic UEENEEK143A

Install wind energy conversion systems rated to 10 kW for ELV stand-alone applications

20

add topic UEENEEK144A

Install, configure and commission LV wind energy conversion systems rated to 10 kW

40

Group C Qualification Elective Units

You must complete units to a minimum weighting of 90

You may select all your elective units from this Group

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEC004B

Prepare specifications for the supply of equipment and materials for electrotechnology projects

40

add topic UEENEEC005B

Estimate electrotechnology projects

40

add topic UEENEEE192A

Produce detailed electrotechnology/utilities drawings using computer aided design equipment and software

60

add topic UEENEEG076A

Install and replace low voltage current transformer metering

20

add topic UEENEEG121A

Verify compliance and functionality of special LV electrical installations

40

add topic UEENEEG122A

Conduct compliance inspection of single phase LV electrical installations

60

add topic UEENEEG123A

Conduct compliance inspection of LV electrical installations with demand exceeding 100 A per phase

40

add topic UEENEEG124A

Conduct compliance inspection of special LV electrical installations

60

add topic UEENEEG125A

Plan LV electrical installations with a demand up to 400A per phase

40

add topic UEENEEG172A

Investigate and produce reports on electrical incidents

60

add topic UEENEEG175A

Develop compliance policies and plans to conduct a electrical contracting business

80

add topic UEENEEG179A

Develop detailed electrical drawings

60

add topic UEENEEI151A

Develop, enter and verify programs for industrial control systems using high level instructions

60

add topic UEENEEI152A

Develop, enter and verify programs in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems

60

add topic UEENEEK152A

Develop strategies to address sustainability issues for electrical installations

20

Note:

1. Prerequisite pathways shall be identified and met for all elective units selected.

2. In selecting elective units considerations to career planning advice should be given to units that form part of a prerequisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies or qualification at a higher level.

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