Qualification details

Release 1. This is the first release of this qualification in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package

This qualification replaces and is not equivalent to UEE50720 Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering. Modifications include:

• Qualification description updated
• Significant changes to core and elective unit structure and packaging rules

This qualification provides competencies to design renewable energy systems; supervise installation and maintenance; and develop, select, commission, maintain and diagnose faults/malfunctions on large-scale renewable energy (RE) equipment and systems.

There are skills and knowledge covered in this qualification that require a licence or permit to practice.

The entry requirement for this qualification is:

• UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

or

• a current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.

A total of 760 weighting points  comprising:

310 core weighting points ; plus

450 elective weighting points 

Choose a minimum of 430 elective weighting points  units from the list below, of which:

• 20 weighting points  must be taken from Group A
• a minimum of 80 weighting points  must be taken from Group B
• between 0 and 350 weighting points  can be taken from Group C
• between 0 and 200 weighting points  can be taken from Group D

Up to 200 weighting points  of the elective units Group D, may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Previously assigned weighting points are listed in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG), if not listed weighting points will be 10 points, unless directed from the Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee (IRC).

There are units of competency within this qualification that contain pre-requisites. Units of competency that have a pre-requisite requirement are identified by this symbol *. Refer directly to the units of competency to identify pre-requisite requirements to ensure all are complied with. A list of all pre-requisites is also provided in the UEE Pre-requisite Companion Volume.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all pre-requisite units specified are complied with.

Core units  

Weighting Points 

UEECD0010

Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

60

UEECD0024

Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures

20

UEECD0062

Write specifications for renewable energy engineering projects

40

UEERE0049

Apply safe work practices in the rooftop solar industry

20

UEERE0054

Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems

30

UEERE0055

Conduct site survey for off-grid photovoltaic/generating systems

40

UEERE0056

Coordinate maintenance of renewable energy (RE) apparatus and systems*

20

UEERE0078

Install battery storage to power conversion equipment *

30

UEERE0081

Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment *

30

UEERE0082

Maintain renewable energy (RE) apparatus *

20

Group A Elective units 

Weighting Points 

UEEEL0047

Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies*

20

UEERE0050

Identify and isolate multiple supply systems *

20

Group B Elective units 

Weighting Points 

UEERE0057

Coordinate the design of micro-grid renewable energy systems

50

UEERE0058

Coordinate the installation, fault finding and repair of micro grid systems

40

UEERE0060

Design grid-connected battery storage systems *

40

UEERE0061

Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems *

40

UEERE0062

Design micro-hydro systems *

40

UEERE0063

Design off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems *

40

UEERE0064

Design renewable energy heating systems *

40

UEERE0065

Design wind energy systems *

40

Group C Elective units 

Weighting Points 

CPPHES4005

Assess household energy use and efficiency improvements

40

UEECO0013

Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects

40

UEECO0014

Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects*

60

UEEEC0060

Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components*

40

UEEEC0075

Troubleshoot single phase input d.c power supplies*

40

UEEEL0011

Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus*

40

UEEEL0040

Develop compliance policies and plans to conduct an electrical contracting business*

80

UEEEL0078

Install and commission whole current electricity meters

20

UEEIC0002

Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices*

20

UEEIC0013

Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers*

60

UEERE0052

Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in commercial facilities*

40

UEERE0053

Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in industrial properties and enterprises*

40

UEERE0068

Develop strategies to address sustainability issues for electrical installations

20

UEERE0069

Diagnose and rectify faults in renewable energy (RE) control systems*

60

UEERE0070

Fault find and repair grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems *

30

UEERE0071

Fault find and repair off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems to an electrical installation *

30

UEERE0075

Install and maintain micro hydro energy systems to power conversion equipment *

30

UEERE0076

Install and maintain wind energy systems to power conversion equipment *

30

UEERE0077

Install battery storage equipment power conversion equipment to grid *

30

UEERE0079

Install off-grid power conversion equipment to electrical installation *

30

UEERE0080

Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid *

30

Group D Elective units 

Weighting Points 

BSBINS501

Implement information and knowledge management systems

50

BSBLDR522

Manage people performance

70

BSBSTR501

Establish innovative work environments

50

BSBSTR502

Facilitate continuous improvement

60

BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

60

ICTICT214

Operate application software packages

20

UEECD0030

Prepare electrotechnology/utilities drawings using manual drafting and CAD equipment and software*

60

UEECD0031

Prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and CAD for electrotechnology applications*

60

UEECD0032

Produce detailed electrotechnology/utilities drawings using CAD equipment and software*

60

UEECO0001

Estimate electrotechnology projects

40

UEECO0013

Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects

40

UEECO0015

Provide quotations for installation or service jobs

20

UEECO0017

Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

20

UEECS0033

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

40

UEERE0084

Manage renewable energy (RE) projects

40

UEERE0085

Plan renewable energy (RE) projects

60

This qualification replaces and is not equivalent to UEE50720 Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering