Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install a renewable energy system and integrate it into an information and communications technology (ICT) network.
It applies to individuals in the ICT industry who operate with a degree of autonomy, but who may also supervise the work of others when necessary.
The specialised nature of the role focuses on meeting sustainability targets using renewable energy solutions and resulting in more economical systems.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan to install renewable energy system | 1.1 Prepare for work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards 1.2 Arrange access to site according to required procedure 1.3 Assess extent of system implementation using feasibility report and organisational guidelines 1.4 Produce report to meet client and organisational requirements 1.5 Liaise with appropriate person to obtain approval for plans with recommendations 1.6 Determine and source renewable energy components according to agreed plan |
2. Install and test renewable energy system | 2.1 Install and configure components according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements, plan, and manufacturer’s and organisational requirements 2.2 Identify and resolve problems 2.3 Integrate renewable system into network 2.4 Test and enhance system performance to meet organisational requirements |
3. Complete documentation and clean up worksite | 3.1 Produce evaluation report on actual cost and benefits of implementing renewable energy system to organisation 3.2 Provide support manual for client 3.3 Record all test results and records for client 3.4 Notify client and obtain sign off |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
determine and meet client requirements for installation of a renewable energy system
plan and connect hardware components according to vendor and technical specifications
follow all work health and safety (WHS) requirements.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
describe systems diagnostic features
explain business processes
identify client business domain, business function and organisation
outline compatibility issues and resolution procedures
discuss the configuration of internet protocol (IP) networks
identify current industry accepted hardware products and renewable energy system products
outline the essential components of client and business liaison
explain how to document technical specifications
describe the linkage between processes
describe vendor specifications and requirements for component installation
discuss the following technologies:
alternate energy, such as solar, wind and chemical
areas of the hardware relevant to configuration and testing
installation procedures
renewable energy system relevant to configuration and testing
renewable energy system functionality
set up and configuration procedures.
Assessment Conditions
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications – sustainability field of work and include access to:
a site on which renewable energy solutions can be implemented
renewable energy systems currently used in industry
relevant documentation, feasibility studies, equipment manuals and other site related documentation.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 2.1, 2.4 | Identifies, analyses and evaluates complex text to determine legislative, regulatory, technical and business requirements, and confirm network requirements |
Writing | 1.4, 1.5, 3.2-3.4 | Prepares reports, design solutions and recommendations that convey an understanding of outcomes and alternatives, and uses terminology appropriate to present to relevant personnel |
Oral Communication | 1.5, 3.4 | Articulates clearly using specific language suitable for technical, operational and business audiences to convey requirements Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding |
Numeracy | 3.1 | Analyses numerical information to assess cost and benefits of renewable energy options |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1-1.4, 2.1, 2.4 | Recognises and responds to both explicit and implicit organisational procedures and protocols, and to legislative and regulatory requirements |
Interact with others | 3.2, 3.4 | Selects appropriate communication protocols in a range of work contexts |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.3, 1.6, 2.1-2.4 | Develops plans for complex activities with strategic implications Systematically gathers and analyses all relevant information and evaluates options to make informed decisions Uses a range of digitally based technology and applications to access and filter data, and extract, organise, integrate and share relevant information in effective ways Recognises and takes responsibility for addressing predictable and some less predictable problems in familiar work contexts |
Sectors
Telecommunications – sustainability