Qualification details

Release 2. Updated superseded elective unit.

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

This qualification provides competencies to conduct a residential, office and retail dwellings residential and small-medium enterprises (SME) energy audit and to develop energy efficient strategies to reduce energy use in a range of energy services.

The qualification also addresses the environmental and legislative contexts with the fundamental energy audit methodology to develop the initiative and solutions of sustainability and financial viability.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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 440 weighting points  comprising:

180 core weighting points  listed below; plus 

260 general elective weighting points  from the general elective units listed below.

Choose a total of 260 weighting points  elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 120 weighting points  can be taken from Group A; between 0 and 120 weighting points  can be taken from Group B; and between 140 and 260 weighting points  can be taken from Group C (or all electives units of 260 weighting points  can be taken from Group C).

Up to 120 weighting points of the general elective units Group A , 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

UEECD0027

Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan

20

UEERE0005

Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in residential, office and retail premises*

40

UEERE0014

Develop strategies to address sustainability issues for electrical installations*

20

UEERE0015

Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures

20

Group A: Imported and common elective units. 

Weighting Points 

BSBOPS203

Deliver a service to customers

20

ICTICT214

Operate application software packages

20

UEECD0011

Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes

20

UEECD0035

Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

20

UEECD0056

Apply methods to maintain currency of industry developments

20

UEECO0002

Maintain documentation

20

UEECO0015

Provide quotations for installation or service jobs

20

UEECO0017

Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

20

Group B: Qualification elective units. 

Weighting Points 

UEECS0033

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

40

UEEDV0005

Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services*

80

UEEEL0016

Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products

20

UEEEL0022

Supply effective and efficient lighting products for domestic and small commercial applications*

40

UEEEL0061

Provide advice on the application of energy efficient lighting for ambient and aesthetic effect*

20

UEEEL0078

Install and commission whole current electricity meters*

20

UEEIC0011

Develop electrical integrated systems*

20

UEEIC0024

Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems*

20

Group C: Qualification elective units. 

Weighting Points 

UEECD0013

Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs

60

UEECO0001

Estimate electrotechnology projects

40

UEEEL0036

Design effective and efficient lighting for residential and commercial buildings*

20

UEEEL0050

Install and replace low voltage current transformer metering*

20

UEEEL0063

Provide photometric data for illumination system design

60

UEEEL0070

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

60

UEEIC0009

Develop an electrical integrated system interface for access through a touch screen*

20

UEERE0003

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

40

UEERE0004

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

40

This qualification replaces and is not equivalent to UEE43111 Certificate IV in Energy Efficiency and Assessment