Advanced Diploma of Electrical Systems Engineering

Scope

This qualification provides competencies to develop, design and validate/evaluate, select, commission, maintain and diagnose faults/malfunctions on advanced electrical equipment and systems. Also, provides skills to manage risk, estimate and manage projects and provide technical advice/sales.

It develops competencies in the ethical and responsible application of mathematics, science, engineering techniques, Standards and Codes of Practice, engineering design practices, supervision and management of physical, human and financial resources in engineering.


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

Note: add topic UEENEEG199A - Those holding an Unrestricted Electrical Fitter Licence or equivalent issued in an Australian State or Territory meet 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 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 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 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 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 UEENEEG169A

Manage large electrical projects

40

add topic UEENEEG170A

Plan large electrical projects

60

add topic UEENEEG199A

Verify compliance and functionality of existing circuits

40

add topic UEENEEK132A

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

20

Total points in core

1580

Elective Competency Standard Units

Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 580 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

220

B

Qualification Elective Units

0

160

C

Qualification Elective Units

0

160

D

Qualification Elective Units

0

160

E

Qualification Elective Units

You may select the majority of your elective units from this Group

200

580

Group A Imported and Common Electives Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 220

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 220 points

Group B Qualification Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 160

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEA110A

Assemble, mount and connect control gear and switchgear

40

add topic UEENEEA112A

Fabricate and assemble bus bars

40

add topic UEENEEA113A

Mount and wire control panel equipment

40

add topic UEENEEG107A

Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations

60

add topic UEENEEG110A

Diagnose and rectify faults in d.c. electrical apparatus and circuits

60

add topic UEENEEG111A

Carry out repairs to electrical apparatus

40

add topic UEENEEG116A

Diagnose and rectify faults in lifts/escalator systems

80

add topic UEENEEG118A

Maintain operation of electrical mining equipment and systems

60

add topic UEENEEG119A

Maintain the operation of electrical marine equipment and systems

60

add topic UEENEEG120A

Select and arrange circuits and equipment for special electrical installations

60

add topic UEENEEG129A

Overhaul and repair switchgear and controlgear

60

add topic UEENEEG150A

Wind electrical coils

40

add topic UEENEEG151A

Place and connect electrical coils

40

add topic UEENEEG152A

Rewind single phase machines

40

add topic UEENEEG153A

Rewind LV three phase induction machines rated for low voltage

60

add topic UEENEEG154A

Rewind LV direct current machines

60

add topic UEENEEG157A

Conduct electrical tests on LV electrical machines

40

add topic UEENEEG159A

Conduct mechanical tests of LV electrical machines

40

add topic UEENEEG164A

Repair mechanical and electrical components of electrical machines

40

add topic UEENEEG165A

Maintain and service electrical traction lifts

40

add topic UEENEEG166A

Installation and maintenance of escalators, tread ways and moving walks

40

add topic UEENEEG167A

Align and install lift components and equipment

20

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 UEENEEG189A

Install and maintain emergency lighting systems

40

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 UEENEEH150A

Assemble and set up basic wired and wireless security systems

80

add topic UEENEEI101A

Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals

40

add topic UEENEEI102A

Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems

40

add topic UEENEEI103A

Solve problems in density_level measurement components and systems

40

add topic UEENEEI104A

Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems

40

add topic UEENEEI105A

Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems

40

add topic UEENEEI116A

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 UEENEEJ102A

Prepare and connect refrigerant tubing and fittings

30

add topic UEENEEJ103A

Establish the basic operating conditions of vapour compression systems

60

add topic UEENEEJ104A

Establish the basic operating conditions of air conditioning systems

20

add topic UEENEEM019A

Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas coal mining

20

add topic UEENEEM020A

Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas gas atmospheres

20

add topic UEENEEM021A

Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas dust atmospheres

20

add topic UEENEEM022A

Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas pressurisation

20

add topic UEENEEM027A

Maintain equipment in hazardous areas coal mining

60

add topic UEENEEM028A

Maintain equipment in hazardous areas gas atmospheres

60

add topic UEENEEM029A

Maintain equipment in hazardous areas dust atmospheres

60

add topic UEENEEM030A

Maintain equipment in hazardous areas pressurisation

60

add topic UEENEEM038A

Conduct testing of hazardous areas installations coal mining

40

add topic UEENEEM080A

Report on the integrity of explosion-protected equipment in hazardous area

20

add topic UETTDRIS43A

Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule.

50

add topic UETTDRIS44A

Perform high voltage field switching operation to a given schedule

40

add topic UETTDRIS47A

Sample, test, filter and reinstate insulating oil

40

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

add topic UETTDRSB29A

Maintain capacitor bank equipment for voltage regulation

40

add topic UETTDRSB39A

Perform power system substation switching operation to a given schedule

50

Group C Qualification Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 160

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEC005B

Estimate electrotechnology projects

40

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 UEENEEG155A

Rewind three phase induction machines rated for HV to 3.3 kV

60

add topic UEENEEG156A

Rewind three phase induction machines rated for HV above 3.3 kV

60

add topic UEENEEG158A

Conduct electrical tests on HV electrical machines

60

add topic UEENEEG162A

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

40

add topic UEENEEG168A

Diagnose and rectify faults in complex lifts equipment and systems

40

add topic UEENEEG172A

Investigate and produce reports on electrical incidents

60

add topic UEENEEG175A

Develop compliance policies and plans to conduct a electrical contracting business

80

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 luminaires 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 UEENEEI119A

Set up transducers and field control devices

60

add topic UEENEEI120A

Provide solutions to problems in industrial control systems

60

add topic UEENEEI124A

Fault find and repair analogue circuits and components in electronic control systems

60

add topic UEENEEI125A

Provide solutions to fluid circuit operations

60

add topic UEENEEI126A

Provide solutions to pneumatic/hydraulic system operations

80

add topic UEENEEI139A

Diagnose and rectify faults in digital controls systems

60

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 UEENEEI148A

Provide solutions to single phase electronic power control problems

60

add topic UEENEEI149A

Provide solutions to polyphase electronic power control problems

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 UEENEEI155A

Develop structured programs to control external devices

40

add topic UEENEEM039A

Conduct testing of hazardous area installations gas atmospheres

40

add topic UEENEEM042A

Conduct visual inspection of hazardous areas installations

40

add topic UEENEEM044A

Conduct detailed inspection of hazardous areas installations gas atmospheres

40

add topic UEENEEM047A

Develop and manage maintenance programs for hazardous areas electrical equipment coal mining

20

add topic UEENEEM078A

Manage compliance of hazardous areas

20

Group D Qualification Elective Units

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 160

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 UEENEEG131A

Evaluate performance of LV 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 UEENEEI127A

Analyse complex electronic circuits controlling fluids

80

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

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