Qualification details

Release 1. This is the first release of this qualification in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package.

This qualification replaces and is not equivalent to:

• UEE41920 Certificate IV in Electrical - Renewable Energy
• UEE42020 Certificate IV in Electrical - Photovoltaic systems; and
• UEE43120 Certificate IV in Energy Efficiency and Assessment

Modifications include:

• Consolidation of three qualifications into this one
• Changes to core and elective units to reflect consolidation
• Changes to elective group structure and packaging rules

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.

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.

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:

• 20 weighting points  must be taken from Group A
• a minimum of 60 weighting points  must be taken from Group B
• a minimum of 30 weighting points  must be taken from Group C
• between 0 and 80 weighting points  can be taken from Group D
• between 0 and 120 weighting points  can be taken from Group E
• between 0 and 60 weighting points  can be taken from Group F

Up to 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 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 this symbol *. 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.

Core units  

Weighting Points 

UEECD0010

Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report

60

UEECD0024

Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures

20

UEERE0049

Apply safe work practices in the rooftop solar industry

20

UEERE0054

Conduct site survey for grid-connected photovoltaic and battery storage systems

30

UEERE0078

Install battery storage to power conversion equipment*

30

UEERE0081

Install photovoltaic systems to power conversion equipment *

30

UEERE0082

Maintain renewable energy (RE) apparatus *

20

Group A Elective units 

Weighting Points 

UEEEL0047

Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies*

20

UEERE0050

Identify and isolate multiple supply systems *

20

Group B Elective units 

Weighting Points 

UEERE0055

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

40

UEERE0075

Install and maintain micro hydro energy systems to power conversion equipment *

30

UEERE0076

Install and maintain wind energy systems to power conversion equipment*

30

UEERE0077

Install battery storage equipment power conversion equipment to grid *

30

UEERE0079

Install off-grid power conversion equipment to electrical installation *

30

UEERE0080

Install photovoltaic power conversion equipment to grid *

30

Group C Elective units 

Weighting Points 

UEERE0070

Fault find and repair grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems *

30

UEERE0071

Fault find and repair off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems to an electrical installation *

30

Group D Elective units 

Weighting Points 

UEERE0060

Design grid-connected battery storage systems *

40

UEERE0061

Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems *

40

UEERE0062

Design micro-hydro systems *

40

UEERE0063

Design off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems *

40

UEERE0064

Design renewable energy heating systems *

40

UEERE0065

Design wind energy systems *

40

Group E Elective units 

Weighting Points 

CPPHES4005

Assess household energy use and efficiency improvements

40

UEEDV0005

Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services*

80

UEEEL0050

Install and replace low voltage current transformer metering*

20

UEEEL0078

Install and commission whole current electricity meters

20

UEEIC0002

Assemble, enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices*

20

UEEIC0009

Develop an electrical integrated system interface for access through a touch screen*

20

UEEIC0011

Develop electrical integrated systems*

20

UEEIC0013

Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers*

60

UEEIC0014

Develop, enter and verify programs in supervisory control and data acquisition systems*

60

UEEIC0015

Develop, enter and verify word and analogue control programs for programmable logic controllers*

60

UEEIC0024

Plan the electrical installation of integrated systems*

20

UEEEL0029

Conduct compliance inspection of LV electrical installations with demand exceeding 100 A per phase*

40

UEEEL0030

Conduct compliance inspection of single phase LV electrical installations*

60

UEEEL0031

Conduct compliance inspection of special LV electrical installations*

60

UEEEL0040

Develop compliance policies and plans to conduct an electrical contracting business*

80

UEEEL0050

Install and replace low voltage current transformer metering*

20

UEEEL0051

Investigate and report on electrical incidents and causes*

60

UEEEL0057

Plan electrical installations with a low voltage demand up to 400 A per phase*

40

UEEEL0063

Provide photometric data for illumination system design

60

UEEEL0069

Select and arrange equipment for special LV electrical installations*

60

UEEEL0073

Verify compliance and functionality of special LV electrical installations*

40

UEERE0052

Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in commercial facilities*

40

UEERE0053

Assess energy loads and uses for energy efficiency in industrial properties and enterprises*

40

UEERE0056

Coordinate maintenance of renewable energy (RE) apparatus and systems*

20

UEERE0061

Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems*

60

UEERE0068

Develop strategies to address sustainability issues for electrical installations

20

UEERE0069

Diagnose and rectify faults in renewable energy (RE) control systems*

60

UEERE0083

Maintain safety and tidiness of remote area power supply systems*

20

UEERE0088

Work safely with remote area power supply systems*

20

Group F Elective units 

Weighting Points

ICTICT214

Operate application software packages

20

UEECD0031

Prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and CAD for electrotechnology applications*

60

UEECD0035

Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

20

UEECD0056

Apply methods to maintain currency of industry developments

20

UEECO0001

Estimate electrotechnology projects

40

UEECO0015

Provide quotations for installation or service jobs

20

UEECO0017

Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs

20

UEECS0033

Use engineering applications software on personal computers

40

UEERE0086

Promote sustainable energy practices

40

This qualification replaces and is not equivalent to:

• UEE41920 Certificate IV in Electrical - Renewable Energy
• UEE42020 Certificate IV in Electrical - Photovoltaic systems; and
• UEE43120 Certificate IV in Energy Efficiency and Assessment