Advanced Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering

Scope

This qualification provides competencies to design and validate/evaluate renewable energy equipment and systems, manage risk, estimate and manage projects and provide technical advice/sales.


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 340 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 UEENEED104A

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

40

add topic UEENEEE006B

Apply methods to maintain currency of industry developments

20

add topic UEENEEE011C

Manage risk in electrotechnology activities

60

add topic UEENEEE015B

Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects

40

add topic UEENEEE074B

Write specifications for renewable energy projects

40

add topic UEENEEE080A

Apply industry and community standards to engineering activities

20

add topic UEENEEE081A

Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

60

add topic UEENEEE082A

Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

60

add topic UEENEEE083A

Establish and follow a competency development plan in an electrotechnology engineering discipline

120

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 OHS energy sector procedures and policies

20

add topic UEENEEE124A

Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

60

add topic UEENEEE125A

Provide solutions to complex multiple path circuits problems

60

add topic UEENEEE126A

Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems

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 UEENEEG149A

Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits

60

add topic UEENEEK121A

Manage renewable energy (RE) projects

40

add topic UEENEEK122A

Plan renewable energy (RE) projects

60

add topic UEENEEK123A

Carry out basic repairs to renewable energy apparatus

80

add topic UEENEEK128A

Solve problems in stand-alone renewable energy apparatus and systems

60

add topic UEENEEK132A

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

20

Total points in core

1820

Elective Competency Standard Units

Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 340 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 6. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.

0

170

B

Qualification Elective Units

0

60

C

Qualification Elective Units

0

100

D

Qualification Elective Units

0

60

E

Qualification Elective Units

You may select all your elective units from this Group

160

340

Group A Imported and Common Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 170

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

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 6. 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 170 points

Group B Qualification Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 60

Weighting Points

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 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 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 100

Weighting Points

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 UEENEEG125A

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

40

add topic UEENEEG128A

Plan layouts for electrical switchboards and control panels

40

add topic UEENEEG132A

Carry out and report electrical field testing findings

60

add topic UEENEEG162A

Set up and place LV electrical apparatus and associated circuits into service

40

add topic UEENEEG175A

Develop compliance policies and plans to conduct a electrical contracting business

80

add topic UEENEEG177A

Select power factor correction equipment

40

add topic UEENEEG179A

Develop detailed electrical drawings

60

add topic UEENEEI151A

Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers

60

add topic UEENEEI152A

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

60

add topic UEENEEK135A

Design photovoltaic grid connected power supply systems

60

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 may complete units to a maximum weighting of 60

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEC006B

Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects

60

add topic UEENEEE110A

Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs

60

add topic UEENEEG127A

Design LV electrical installations with a demand greater than 400 A per phase

40

add topic UEENEEG180A

Develop detailed and complex drawings for electrical systems using CAD systems

60

add topic UEENEEG187A

Design effective and efficient lighting for public, open and sports areas

20

add topic UEENEEI156A

Develop and test code for microcontroller devices

60

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

Group E Qualification Elective Units

You must complete units to a minimum weighting of 160

You may select all your elective units from this Group

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEC007B

Manage contract variations

40

add topic UEENEEE012B

Manage electrotechnology projects

40

add topic UEENEEE013B

Plan electrotechnology projects

60

add topic UEENEEE078B

Contribute to risk management in electrotechnology systems

20

add topic UEENEEE127A

Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to engineering problems

80

add topic UEENEEE160A

Provide engineering solutions for uses of materials and thermodynamic effects

80

add topic UEENEEE163A

Analyse materials for suitability in electrotechnology/utilities equipment

80

add topic UEENEEG130A

Design electrical switchboards rated for high fault levels

60

add topic UEENEEK133A

Design hybrid renewable power systems

80

add topic UEENEEK139A

Design stand-alone renewable energy power systems

40

add topic UEENEEK140A

Develop engineering solutions to renewable energy problems

60

add topic UEENEEK146A

Design energy management controls systems for electrical installations in buildings

80

add topic UEENEEK151A

Develop engineering strategies for energy reduction in buildings

60

add topic UEENEEE161A

Analyse static and dynamic parameters of electrical equipment

80

Note:
1. Pre-requisite 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 pre-requisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies or qualification at a higher level.

3. Registered training organisations shall also provide information related to the relevant pathway(s) that may be taken to achieve paraprofessional status ("associate membership") with a professional engineering membership organisation.

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