Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Remote Area Power Supply Maintenance
Certificate II in Remote Area Power Supply Maintenance
UEE21420
BFL7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 20/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 23/03/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 05/10/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required for routine maintenance of remote area power supplies (RAPS) consisting of battery banks, generator sets, photovoltaic (PV) arrays and wind generators.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 360 weighting points comprising:- 200 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 160 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.
Choose a total of 160 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 60 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 100 and 160 weighting points must be taken from Group B; or all elective units of 160 weighting points can be taken from Group B.
Up to 60 weighting points of the general elective units Group A, 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 points unless, directed from the Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee (IRC).
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 * on training.gov.au. 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.
1. Core Units
All core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBY70 | UEERE0001 | Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCA55 | UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCC08 | UEECD0016 | Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OBX42 | UEECD0019 | Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBY78 | UEERE0019 | Maintain safety and tidiness of remote area power supply systems | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCB19 | UEECD0027 | Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCC29 | UEECD0042 | Solve problems in ELV single path circuits | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ03 | UEERE0023 | Work safely with remote area power supply systems | 18 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Imported and Common Elective Units
Between 0 and 60 weighting points may be taken from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCD34 | BSBOPS203 | Deliver a service to customers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBY02 | UEECO0002 | Maintain documentation | 18 | Unit of competency |
| ODX74 | CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | 6 | Unit of competency |
| OCA56 | UEECD0035 | Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCD26 | HLTAID009 | Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 4 | Unit of competency |
| OCC19 | UEECO0016 | Receive and store materials and equipment for electrotechnology work | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OBY79 | UEECO0017 | Source and purchase material/parts for installation or service jobs | 18 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Qualification Elective Units
Between 100 and 160 weighting points must be taken from Group B; or all 160 weighting points can be taken from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCA42 | UEERE0006 | Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply battery banks | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OCC54 | UEERE0007 | Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply generator sets | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OCC23 | UEERE0008 | Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply photovoltaic arrays | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBX45 | UEERE0009 | Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply wind generators | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OCA05 | UEERE0018 | Maintain and repair remote area power generation facilities | 108 | Unit of competency |
| OEV46 | UEERE0086 | Promote sustainable energy practices | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OEU01 | UEERE0087 | Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy management in residential premises | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OCC28 | UEECD0051 | Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | 36 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| A110 | UEE21411 | Certificate II in Remote Area Power Supply Maintenance | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.