Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

Scope

This qualification provides enabling competencies to design and validate/evaluate electrical 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 720 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 UEENEEE011C

Manage risk in electrotechnology activities

60

add topic UEENEEE015B

Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects

40

add topic UEENEEE071B

Write specifications for electrical engineering 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 and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

20

add topic UEENEEE102A

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

40

add topic UEENEEE104A

Solve problems in d.c. circuits

80

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 UEENEEE125A

Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits

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 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 UEENEEG149A

Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits

60

add topic UEENEEG169A

Manage large electrical projects

40

add topic UEENEEG170A

Plan large electrical projects

60

add topic UEENEEK132A

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

20

Total points in core

1440

Elective Competency Standard Units

Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 720 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

160

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

200

720

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, add topic 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 160

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEE105A

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

20

add topic UEENEEE121A

Plan an integrated cabling installation system

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 UEENEEF102A

Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services

120

add topic UEENEEF104A

Install and modify performance data communication copper cabling

40

add topic UEENEEG111A

Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment

40

add topic UEENEEG120A

Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations

60

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 UEENEEH102A

Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components

40

add topic UEENEEH111A

Troubleshoot single phase input d.c. power supplies

40

add topic UEENEEH150A

Assemble and set up basic security systems

80

add topic UEENEEI101A

Use instrumentation drawings, specification, standards and equipment manuals

40

add topic UEENEEI116A

Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices

20

add topic UEENEEI138A

Provide solutions to extra low voltage (ELV) electro-pneumatic control systems and drives

60

add topic UEENEEI140A

Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems

20

add topic UEENEEI141A

Develop electrical integrated systems

20

add topic UEENEEI150A

Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

60

add topic UEENEEK125A

Solve basic problems in photovoltaic energy apparatus and systems

20

add topic UETTDRIS67A

Solve problems in energy supply network equipment

80

add topic UETTDRIS68A

Solve problems in energy supply network protection equipment and systems

40

Group C Qualification Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 220

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEC005B

Estimate electrotechnology projects

40

add topic UEENEEG125A

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

40

add topic UEENEEG128A

Plan low voltage switchboard and control panel layouts

40

add topic UEENEEG179A

Develop detailed electrical drawings

60

add topic UEENEEG184A

Provide photometric data for illumination system design

60

add topic UEENEEG185A

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

60

add topic UEENEEG186A

Design effective and efficient lighting for residential and commercial buildings

20

add topic UEENEEG188A

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 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 UEENEEI155A

Develop structured programs to control external devices

40

add topic UEENEEK135A

Design grid connected photovoltaic power supply systems

60

Group D Qualification Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 220

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 UEENEED147A

Develop energy sector directory services

80

add topic UEENEEG127A

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

40

add topic UEENEEG131A

Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus

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 UEENEEI145A

Diagnose and rectify faults in a.c. motor drive systems

60

add topic UEENEEI146A

Diagnose and rectify faults in d.c. motor drive systems

60

add topic UEENEEI147A

Diagnose and rectify faults in servo drive systems

60

add topic UEENEEI156A

Develop and test code for microcontroller devices

60

add topic UEENEEI157A

Configure and maintain industrial control system networks

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

add topic UETTDRIS70A

Diagnose and rectify faults in electrical energy distribution systems

60

add topic UETTDRIS71A

Diagnose and rectify faults in electrical energy supply transmission systems

60

add topic UETTDRIS72A

Diagnose and rectify faults in distributed Generation systems

60

Group E Qualification Elective Units

You must complete units to a minimum weighting of 200

You may select all your elective units from this Group

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEC007B

Manage contract variations

40

add topic UEENEEE078B

Contribute to risk management in electrotechnology systems

20

add topic UEENEEE127A

Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems

80

add topic UEENEEE128A

Develop engineering solutions to photonic system problems

80

add topic UEENEED149A

Develop energy sector computer network applications infrastructure

80

add topic UEENEEE160A

Provide engineering solutions for uses of materials and thermodynamic effects

80

add topic UEENEEE161A

Analyse static and dynamic parameters of electrical equipment

80

add topic UEENEEE162A

Select drive components for electrical equipment design

80

add topic UEENEEE163A

Analyse materials for suitability in electrical equipment

80

add topic UEENEEE164A

Design electrical machine drives and production layout plans

80

add topic UEENEEG130A

Design switchboards rated for high fault levels (greater than 400 A)

60

add topic UEENEEG143A

Develop engineering solution for synchronous machine and control problems

60

add topic UEENEEG144A

Develop engineering solutions for d.c. machine and control problems

60

add topic UEENEEG145A

Develop engineering solutions for induction machine and control problems

60

add topic UEENEEG160A

Evaluate performance of LV electrical machines

40

add topic UEENEEG161A

Design and develop modifications to LV electrical machines

60

add topic UEENEEH147A

Assess electronic apparatus compliance

60

add topic UEENEEH184A

Modify digital signal processing (DSP) based sub-systems

80

add topic UEENEEH185A

Design signal-conditioning subsystems

80

add topic UEENEEH188A

Design and develop electronics - computer systems projects

40

add topic UEENEEI123A

Design electronic control systems

60

add topic UEENEEI128A

Set up and configure controls on complex fluid systems

80

add topic UEENEEI129A

Set up electronically controlled mechanically operated complex systems

80

add topic UEENEEI130A

Set up electronically controlled robotically operated complex systems

80

add topic UEENEEI153A

Design and configure Human-Machine Interface (HMI) networks

60

add topic UEENEEI154A

Design and use advanced programming tools PC networks and HMI Interfacing

120

add topic UEENEEK133A

Design hybrid renewable power systems

80

add topic UEENEEK139A

Design stand-alone renewable energy (RE) systems

40

add topic UEENEEK140A

Develop engineering solutions to renewable energy (RE) problems

60

add topic UEENEEK146A

Design energy management controls for electrical installations in buildings

80

add topic UEENEEK151A

Develop effective engineering strategies for energy reduction in buildings

60

add topic UEENEEM052A

Classify hazardous areas gas atmospheres

40

add topic UEENEEM053A

Classify hazardous areas dust atmospheres

40

add topic UEENEEM057A

Design explosion-protected electrical systems and installations gas atmospheres

20

add topic UEENEEM058A

Design explosion-protected electrical systems and installations dust atmospheres

20

add topic UEENEEM059A

Design explosion-protected electrical systems and installations pressurisation

20

add topic UEENEEM068A

Assess the fitness-for-purpose of hazardous areas explosion-protected equipment gas atmospheres

60

add topic UEENEEM075A

Design explosion-protected electrical systems Coal mining

20

add topic UEENEEM079A

Design of gas detection systems

20

add topic UETTDRIS73A

Develop engineering solutions for energy supply power transformer problems

60

add topic UETTDRIS74A

Develop engineering solutions for energy supply system protection problems

60

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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