Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Electrical - Renewable Energy
Certificate IV in Electrical - Renewable Energy
UEE43322
BIV5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 20/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain renewable energy (RE) electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises.
It includes requirements and competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain stand-alone RE equipment and systems.
There are skills and knowledge covered in this qualification that require a licence or permit to practice.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 440 weighting points comprising:- 210 core weighting points; plus
- 230 elective weighting points
Choose a minimum of 230 elective weighting points units from the list below, of which:
- twenty (20) weighting points must be taken from Group A
- a minimum of sixty (60) weighting points must be taken from Group B
- a minimum of thirty (30) weighting points must be taken from Group C
- between zero (0) and eight (80) weighting points can be taken from Group D
- between zero (0) and 120 weighting points can be taken from Group E
- between zero (0) and sixty (60) weighting points can be taken from Group F
Up to sixty (60) weighting points of the elective units Group E, 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 ten (10).
There are units of competency within this qualification that contain pre-requisites. Units of competency that have a pre-requisite requirement are identified by a symbol on training.gov.au (TGA). 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.
1. Core Units
All core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODO34 | UEERE0049 | Apply safe work practices in the rooftop solar industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCB37 | UEECD0010 | Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OEW19 | UEERE0054 | Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OCA17 | UEECD0024 | Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OEV53 | UEERE0078 | Install battery storage to power conversion equipment | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OEV05 | UEERE0081 | Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OET84 | UEERE0082 | Maintain renewable energy (RE) apparatus | 18 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Twenty (20) weighting points must be taken from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODO35 | UEERE0050 | Identify and isolate multiple supply systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ78 | UEEEL0047 | Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies | 18 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of sixty (60) weighting points must be taken from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEU38 | UEERE0055 | Conduct site survey for off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OEX49 | UEERE0075 | Install and maintain micro hydro energy systems to power conversion equipment | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OEX55 | UEERE0076 | Install and maintain wind energy systems to power conversion equipment | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OEU94 | UEERE0077 | Install battery storage equipment power conversion equipment to grid | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OET95 | UEERE0079 | Install off-grid power conversion equipment to electrical installation | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OEU02 | UEERE0080 | Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid | 27 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
A minimum of thirty (30) weighting points must be taken from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEU42 | UEERE0070 | Fault find and repair grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OEU40 | UEERE0071 | Fault find and repair off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems to an electrical installation | 27 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units
Between zero (0) and eight (80) weighting points can be taken from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEW49 | UEERE0060 | Design grid-connected battery storage systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OEW95 | UEERE0061 | Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OET75 | UEERE0062 | Design micro-hydro systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OEW00 | UEERE0063 | Design off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OEW67 | UEERE0064 | Design renewable energy heating systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OEV88 | UEERE0065 | Design wind energy systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E Elective Units
Between zero (0) and 120 weighting points can be taken from Group E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
7. Group F Elective Units
Between zero (0) and sixty (60) weighting points can be taken from Group F.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBY09 | UEECD0056 | Apply methods to maintain currency of industry developments | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCA06 | UEECO0001 | Estimate electrotechnology projects | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBU39 | ICTICT214 | Operate application software packages | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBY50 | UEECD0031 | Prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and CAD for electrotechnology applications | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OEV46 | UEERE0086 | Promote sustainable energy practices | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OCA56 | UEECD0035 | Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OBY92 | UEECO0015 | Provide quotations for installation or service jobs | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OBY79 | UEECO0017 | Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ69 | UEECS0033 | Use engineering applications software on personal computers | 36 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFN9 | UEE42020 | Certificate IV in Electrical - Photovoltaic systems | Qualification |
| BFJ9 | UEE41920 | Certificate IV in Electrical - Renewable Energy | Qualification |
| BFM7 | UEE43120 | Certificate IV in Energy Efficiency and Assessment | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
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.