Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering
Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering
UEE50722
BIV3
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 20/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides competencies to design renewable energy systems; supervise installation and maintenance; and develop, select, commission, maintain and diagnose faults/malfunctions on large-scale renewable energy (RE) equipment and systems.
There are skills and knowledge covered in this qualification that require a licence or permit to practice.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 760 weighting points comprising:- 310 core weighting points; plus
- 450 elective weighting points
Choose a minimum of 430 elective weighting points units from the list below, of which:
- twenty (20) weighting points must be taken from Group A
- a minimum of eighty (80) weighting points must be taken from Group B
- between zero (0) and 350 weighting points can be taken from Group C
- between zero (0) and 200 weighting points can be taken from Group D
Up to 200 weighting points of the elective units Group D, 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 a symbol on training.gov.au (TGA). 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.
2. Group A Elective Units
Twenty (20) weighting points must 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODO35 | UEERE0050 | Identify and isolate multiple supply systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBZ78 | UEEEL0047 | Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies | 18 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of eighty (80) weighting points must 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OET92 | UEERE0057 | Coordinate the design of micro-grid renewable energy systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OET76 | UEERE0058 | Coordinate the installation, fault finding and repair of micro grid systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OEW49 | UEERE0060 | Design grid-connected battery storage systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OEW95 | UEERE0061 | Design grid-connected photovoltaic power supply systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OET75 | UEERE0062 | Design micro-hydro systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OEW00 | UEERE0063 | Design off-grid photovoltaic/generating set systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OEW67 | UEERE0064 | Design renewable energy heating systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OEV88 | UEERE0065 | Design wind energy systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
Between zero (0) and 350 weighting points can be taken from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D Elective Units
Between zero (0) and 200 weighting points can be taken from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFK4 | UEE50720 | Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
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.