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Conduct site survey for off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems

Conduct site survey for off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEERE0055
State Code
OEU38
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2023
Field of Education
031399 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
16/03/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to complete site surveys for off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems.It includes safe work practices, site survey processes and procedures, service provider responsibilities, consulting with qualified people to assess client energy demand requirements and assessing off-grid equipment options to meet client requirements and site conditions. It also covers provision of advice to the client on energy storage standards, codes of practices, government/utilities incentive schemes, and information related to the installation of off-grid renewable energy (RE) generation systems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to conduct site survey
  • 1.1 Stakeholders are identified and client requirements and expectations for off-grid system obtained
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, relevant legislated requirements, and workplace procedures relevant to site survey are obtained and applied
  • 1.3 Equipment and documentation needed for the site inspection are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Requirements for site survey and roles/responsibilities of people involved in site survey, design and installation are discussed with client
  • 1.5 General information about industry standards, building/electrical regulations and codes, and risk minimisation is provided to client
  • 1.6 Advice on the benefits of renewable energy generation systems and energy management is provided to client
  • 1.7 Current client energy usage data is collected, and future changes identified
  • 1.8 Resources, information sources and other people that will support gathering required site survey information are identified
2 Undertake and document site survey
  • 2.1 Site survey for the proposed installation is safely undertaken
  • 2.2 Current and expected future client energy generation needs are discussed, and expectations are clarified
  • 2.3 Potential locations of equipment are discussed with client and preferences recorded
  • 2.4 Site hazards that may impact installation are identified and documented
  • 2.5 Information about site access, building structures, existing electrical infrastructure including existing RE and generation elements, available RE resources is gathered and included in report
  • 2.6 Site survey report is prepared and provided to designer in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Designer, and other qualified person/s if required, are consulted and briefed on client expectations and requirements
  • 2.8 Designer, and other qualified person/s if required, are consulted and briefed on site access, conditions, risks and potential installation issues
  • 2.9 Options for off-grid energy generation and storage equipment to meet site requirements and client expectations are discussed with designer, and other qualified person/s if required
  • 2.10 Placement of system components is considered, and any restrictions or issues of concern noted
  • 2.11 Final site survey report is prepared after consultation with designer
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