Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy

Scope

This qualification provides competencies in preparation to design and validate/evaluate renewable energy equipment and systems 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 900 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units table below.

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 UEENEEE015B

Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects

40

add topic UEENEEE074B

Write specifications for renewable energy engineering projects

40

add topic UEENEEE080A

Apply industry and community standards to professional 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 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 UEENEEE108A

Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for ELV circuits

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 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 UEENEEG101A

Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits

60

add topic UEENEEG102A

Solve problems in low voltage a.c. 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 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 UEENEEK132A

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

20

Total points in core

1260

Elective Competency Standard Units

Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 900 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

360

B

Qualification Elective Units

0

240

C

Qualification Elective Units

0

220

D

Qualification Elective Units

0

220

E

Qualification Elective Units

You may select all your elective units from this Group

280

320

Group A Imported and Common Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 360

Weighting Points

add topic BSBINM501A

Manage an information or knowledge management system

50

add topic BSBINN502A

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

50

add topic BSBMGT502B

Manage people performance

70

add topic BSBMGT516C

Facilitate continuous improvement

60

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 computer applications relevant to a workplace

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 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 360 points

Group B Qualification Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 240

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 UEENEEI150A

Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

60

add topic UEENEEK107A

Conduct checks in the demand side use of remote area power supplies (RAPS)

40

add topic UEENEEK108A

Plan periodic maintenance schedules of remote area power supplies (RAPS)

40

add topic UEENEEK109A

Attend to breakdowns in remote area power supplies (RAPS)

20

add topic UEENEEK117A

Maintain and repair facilities associated with remote area essential services

120

add topic UEENEEK120A

Maintain operation of remote area power generation plant

120

add topic UEENEEK124A

Solve basic problems in micro hydro systems

20

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 UEENEEK137A

Install, set up and maintain ELV micro-hydro systems rated up to 6.4 kW

20

add topic UEENEEK143A

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

20

add topic UEENEEK149A

Verify compliance and functionality of a renewable energy installations

40

add topic UEENEEP024A

Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply

20

add topic UEENEEP025A

Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 Va.c. or 1500 Vd.c. supply

20

add topic UEENEEP026A

Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord assemblies and cord connected appliances/equipment

20

Group C Qualification Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 220

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 UEENEEE114A

Supervise and coordinate utilities /electrotechnology work activities

40

add topic UEENEEE192A

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

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 UEENEEK110A

Coordinate maintenance of renewable energy (RE) apparatus and systems

20

add topic UEENEEK135A

Design photovoltaic grid connected power supply systems

60

Group D Qualification Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 220

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEG180A

Develop detailed and complex drawings for electrical systems using CAD systems

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 280 to a maximum of 320

Weighting Points

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

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 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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