Certificate IV in Energy Management and Control - UEE41011

Melbourne Polytechnic

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00724G

This qualification provides competencies to develop strategies for the reduction of energy in buildings and to recommend changes in the way in which energy is controlled in the building either by the installation of new control equipment or by the modification or re-programming of that existing. It includes ERAC requirements for an 'Electrician's licence'.

Structure

The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for: All the Core competency standard units, defined in the Core Competency Standard Units
A combination of Elective competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 300 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units.

Subjects

Provide quotations for installation or service jobs
Use computer applications relevant to a workplace
Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in commercial facilities
Install and maintain emergency lighting systems
Verify compliance and functionality of special LV electrical installations
Plan low voltage switchboard and control panel layouts
Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits
Provide advice on the application of energy efficient lighting for ambient and aesthetic effect
Install and replace low voltage current transformer metering
Set up and place LV electrical apparatus and associated circuits into service
Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
Develop and connect electrical control circuits
Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
Solve problems in temperature measurement components and systems
Perform CPR
Solve problems in density/level measurement components and systems
Solve problems in pressure measurement components and systems
Solve problems in d.c. circuits
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
Provide photometric data for illumination system design
Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations
Plan electrical installations with a low voltage demand up to 400 A per phase
Design effective and efficient lighting for residential and commercial buildings
Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices
Develop detailed electrical drawings
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits
Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products
Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
Maintain documentation
Supply effective and efficient lighting products for domestic and small commercial applications
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
Use engineering applications software on personal computers
Develop strategies to address sustainability issues for electrical installations
Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
Install low voltage wiring and accessories
Conduct compliance inspection of LV electrical installations with demand exceeding 100 A per phase
Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
Solve problems in flow measurement components and systems
Deliver a service to customers
Prepare quotations for the supply of effective and efficient lighting products for lighting projects
Troubleshoot single phase input d.c. power supplies
Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations
Develop electrical integrated systems
Investigate and report on electrical incidents and causes
Diagnose and rectify faults in complex lift systems
Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes
Install and modify performance data communication copper cabling
Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures
Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs
Install, set up and commission interval metering
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines
Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in residential, office and retail premises
Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures
Install and maintain emergency safety systems
Conduct compliance inspection of single phase LV electrical installations
Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services
Plan an integrated cabling installation system
Install appliances, switchgear and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installations
Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
Work safely in the construction industry
Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in industrial properties and enterprises
Select effective and efficient light sources and luminaries for given locations and designs
Select low voltage power factor correction equipment
Write specifications for refrigeration and air conditioning engineering projects
Develop compliance policies and plans to conduct a electrical contracting business
Conduct compliance inspection of special LV electrical installations
Verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations
Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus