Advanced Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering - UEE60911

TAFE NSW

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00591E

Subjects

Design grid connected photovoltaic power supply systems
Develop engineering solutions to renewable energy (RE) problems
Produce detailed electrotechnology /utilities drawings using computer aided design equipment and software
Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in commercial facilities
Install small wind energy conversion systems rated up to 10 kW for ELV stand-alone applications
Provide engineering solutions for uses of materials and thermodynamic effects
Plan low voltage switchboard and control panel layouts
Design electrical installations with a low voltage demand greater than 400 A per phase
Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits
Establish and follow a competency development plan in an electrotechnology engineering discipline
Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects
Install, configure and commission LV grid connected photovoltaic power systems
Install and replace low voltage current transformer metering
Set up and place LV electrical apparatus and associated circuits into service
Solve basic problems in photovoltaic energy apparatus and systems
Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
Prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and CAD for electrotechnology/utilities applications
Install, set up and maintain ELV micro-hydro systems rated up to 6.4 kW
Develop and connect electrical control circuits
Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits
Solve problems in d.c. circuits
Design energy management controls for electrical installations in buildings
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
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
Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices
Apply methods to maintain currency of industry developments
Develop detailed electrical drawings
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits
Design renewable energy (RE) heating systems
Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
Facilitate continuous improvement
Plan renewable energy (RE) projects
Manage renewable energy (RE) projects
Solve problems in wind energy conversion systems rated up to 10 kW
Design micro-hydro systems rated to 6.4 kW
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
Develop effective engineering strategies for energy reduction in buildings
Manage people performance
Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits
Use engineering applications software on personal computers
Solve basic problems in micro hydro systems
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
Manage electrotechnology projects
Plan electrotechnology projects
Develop, enter and verify programs in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
Install low voltage wiring and accessories
Install, configure and commission LV wind energy conversion systems rated up to 10 kW
Install, configure and commission LV micro-hydro systems rated up to 6.4 kW
Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
Design stand-alone renewable energy (RE) systems
Diagnose and rectify faults in renewable energy control systems
Design hybrid renewable power systems
Estimate electrotechnology projects
Apply industry and community standards to engineering activities
Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems
Prepare electrotechnology/utilities drawings using manual drafting and CAD equipment and software
Design effective and efficient lighting for public, open and sports areas
Develop detailed and complex drawings for electrical systems using CAD systems
Build and sustain an innovative work environment
Troubleshoot single phase input d.c. power supplies
Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations
Manage an information or knowledge management system
Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers
Develop and implement energy sector maintenance programs
Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures
Solve problems in stand-alone renewable energy systems
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
Analyse materials for suitability in electrical equipment
Design wind energy conversion systems (WECS) rated to 10 kW
Design switchboards rated for high fault levels (greater than 400 A)
Carry out basic repairs to renewable energy apparatus
Install appliances, switchgear and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installations
Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems
Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems
Ensure team effectiveness
Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits
Prepare tender submissions for electrotechnology projects
Manage contract variations
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector
Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in industrial properties and enterprises
Develop and test code for microcontroller devices
Write specifications for renewable energy engineering projects
Select low voltage power factor correction equipment
Contribute to risk management in electrotechnology systems
Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems
Develop compliance policies and plans to conduct a electrical contracting business
Verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations
Manage risk in electrotechnology activities
Install ELV stand-alone photovoltaic power systems
Carry out low voltage electrical field testing and report findings