Certificate IV in Electrical - Renewable Energy - UEE43322

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $8540

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Average Course Duration: 2 Years

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Description

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.

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate IV).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate IV).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate IV) are most often employed as:

43.7%

Technicians and Trades Workers

20.8%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

11.3%

Community and Personal Service Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate IV) are most often employed in:

19.3%

Mining

18.9%

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

14.5%

Manufacturing

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

State and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study certain courses.
Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Electrotechnology Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Electrical - Renewable Energy is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Electrotechnology.

Stream

Renewable, Photovoltaic and Sustainable Energy

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Systems Electrician

Electrical Instrumentation Control and Switchgear

Data and Voice Communications

Computer Systems

Appliances and Entertainment

Refrigeration and Air-conditioning

Fire and Security Systems

Rail

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

A total of 440 weighting points comprising: 210 core weighting points; plus 230 elective weighting points Choose a minimum of 230 electiveweighting 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 unitsGroupE, 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

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