Certificate IV in Renewable Energy - UEE41611

TAFE NSW

Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation
Level: Pre-degree
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This qualification is part of the Electrotechnology Training Package. It provides competencies to select, install, commission, fault find and maintain multiple renewable energy sources and equipment for control of energy use.

Subjects

Provide quotations for installation or service jobs
Maintain and repair facilities associated with remote area essential service operations
Use computer applications relevant to a workplace
Design grid connected photovoltaic power supply systems
Attach cords, cables and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to 1000 Va.c. or 1500 Vd.c. supply
Produce detailed electrotechnology /utilities drawings using computer aided design equipment and software
Install small wind energy conversion systems rated up to 10 kW for ELV stand-alone applications
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
Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
Solve problems in multiple path extra low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits
Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuits
Perform CPR
Co-ordinate maintenance of renewable energy (RE) apparatus and systems
Solve problems in d.c. circuits
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
Verify compliance and functionality of a extra low voltage renewable energy installation
Maintain documentation
Solve problems in wind energy conversion systems rated up to 10 kW
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
Solve basic problems in micro hydro systems
Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
Plan periodic maintenance schedules of remote area power supplies (RAPS)
Develop, enter and verify programs in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers
Deliver a service to customers
Diagnose and rectify faults in renewable energy control systems
Estimate electrotechnology projects
Prepare electrotechnology/utilities drawings using manual drafting and CAD equipment and software
Prepare specifications for the supply of materials and equipment for electrotechnology projects
Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes
Conduct checks in the demand side use of remote area power supplies (RAPS)
Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies
Maintain operation of remote area power generation plant
Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers
Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures
Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs
Solve problems in stand-alone renewable energy systems
Implement and monitor energy sector environmental and sustainable policies and procedures
Supervise and coordinate energy sector work activities
Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
Carry out basic repairs to renewable energy apparatus
Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
Work safely in the construction industry
Attend to breakdowns in remote area power supplies (RAPS)
Install ELV stand-alone photovoltaic power systems
Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus