Certificate IV in Energy Efficiency and Assessment

Scope

This qualification provides competencies to conduct a residential, office and retail dwellings residential and Small Medium Enterprises (SME) energy audit and to develop energy efficient strategies to reduce an energy use in a range of energy services. The qualification also addresses the environmental and legislative contexts with the fundamental energy audit methodology to develop the initiative and solutions of sustainability and financial viability.

The core competencies of this qualification meets the prescribed requirements for ERAC requirements for an ‘Electrician’s licence’.


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 260 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 utilities 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 UEENEEK145A

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

20

add topic UEENEEK152A

Develop strategies to address sustainability issues for electrical installations

20

add topic UEENEEK153A

Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in residential, office and retail premises

40

Total points in core

1020

Elective Competency Standard Units

Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 260 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

120

B

Qualification Elective Units

0

120

C

Qualification Elective Units

140

260

Group A Imported and Common Electives Units.

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 120

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 UEENEEE006B

Apply methods to maintain currency of industry developments

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

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 120 points

Group B Qualification Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 120

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEED104A

Use software for engineering applications

40

add topic UEENEEF102A

Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services

120

add topic UEENEEG171A

Install, set up and commission interval metering

20

add topic UEENEEG181A

Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products

20

add topic UEENEEG182A

Supply effective and efficient lighting products for domestic and small commercial applications

40

add topic UEENEEG183A

Provide advice on the application of energy efficient lighting for ambient and aesthetic effect

20

add topic UEENEEI140A

Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems

20

add topic UEENEEI141A

Develop electrical integrated systems

20

Group C Qualification Elective Units.

You must complete units to a minimum weighting of 140

You may select all your elective units from this Group

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEC005B

Estimate electrotechnology projects

40

add topic UEENEEE110A

Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs

60

add topic UEENEEG076A

Install and replace low voltage current transformer metering

20

add topic UEENEEG184A

Provide photometric data for illumination system design

60

add topic UEENEEG185A

Select effective and efficient light sources and luminaires for given locations and designs

60

add topic UEENEEG186A

Prepare quotations for the supply of effective and efficient lighting products for lighting projects

20

add topic UEENEEI142A

Develop an electrical integrated system interface for access through a touch screen

20

add topic UEENEEI143A

Develop access control of electrical integrated systems using logic-based programming tools

20

add topic UEENEEI144A

Develop interfaces for multiple access methods to monitor, schedule and control an electrical integrated system

20

add topic UEENEEK154A

Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in commercial facilities

40

add topic UEENEEK155A

Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in large industrial properties and enterprises

40

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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