Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering

Scope

This qualification provides competencies to develop, select, commission, maintain and diagnose faults/malfunctions on large scale renewable energy equipment and systems.


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 520 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units table below.

All the required prerequisite competency standard units

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 UEENEEE074B

Write specifications for renewable energy projects

40

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 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 UEENEEK123A

Carry out basic repairs to renewable energy apparatus

80

add topic UEENEEK132A

Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector

20

Total points in core

1080

Elective Competency Standard Units

Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 520 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 5. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.

0

260

B

Qualification Elective Units

0

100

C

Qualification Elective Units

0

240

D

Qualification Elective Units

260

340

Group A Imported and Common Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 260

Weighting Points

add topic BSBMGT502B

Manage people performance

70

add topic BSBINM501A

Manage an information or knowledge management system

50

add topic BSBMGT516C

Facilitate continuous improvement

60

add topic BSBINN502A

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

50

add topic BSBWOR502B

Ensure team effectiveness

60

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

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 5. 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 260 points

Group B Qualification Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 100

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEED104A

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

40

add topic UEENEEG171A

Install, set up and commission interval metering

20

add topic UEENEEH102A

Repair basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components

40

add topic UEENEEH111A

Troubleshoot single phase input d.c. power supplies

40

add topic UEENEEI116A

Enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices

20

add topic UEENEEI150A

Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

60

add topic UEENEEK124A

Solve basic problems in micro hydro systems

20

add topic UEENEEK125A

Solve basic problems in photovoltaic energy apparatus and 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

add topic UEENEEK148A

Install, configure and commission photovoltaic grid connected power systems

40

Group C Qualification Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 240

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 UEENEEG175A

Develop compliance policies and plans to conduct a electrical contracting business

80

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 UEENEEK152A

Develop strategies to address sustainability issues for electrical installations

20

add topic UEENEEK153A

Assessment of energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in residential, office and retail dwellings

40

add topic UEENEEK154A

Assessment of energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in commercial facilities

40

add topic UEENEEK155A

Assessment of energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in large industrial properties and enterprise

40

Group D Qualification Elective Units

You must complete units to a minimum weighting of 260 to a maximum of 340

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEC006B

Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects

60

add topic UEENEEG131A

Evaluate performance of LV electrical apparatus

40

add topic UEENEEK129A

Design renewable energy (RE) heating systems

120

add topic UEENEEK131A

Design wind energy conversion systems (WECS) rated to 10 kW.

60

add topic UEENEEK138A

Design micro-hydro power systems

60

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.

3. Registered training organisations shall provide competency development advice in relation to any licensing requirements to practice that apply, or can contribute towards the qualification requirement, prior to establishing the competency development plan.

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