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Apply electrical principles to renewable energy design

Apply electrical principles to renewable energy design

Unit of competency
National Code
UEERE0051
State Code
OEV03
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2023
Field of Education
031399 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
16/03/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply electrical principles to renewable energy design.It includes: working safely; determining the extent and nature of the installation; applying regulation/legislation, industry standards, and codes; reading and interpreting drawings; identifying expertise required for design and installation; calculating cabling, isolation and protection devices; verifying compliance of equipment selected; and completing necessary documentation and record keeping.This unit supports individuals other than electricians from other electrotechnology disciplines or education pathways to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to undertake the design of renewable energy systems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to contribute to renewable energy installation design
  • 1.1 WHS/OHS processes and procedures are identified and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Drawings and diagrams are interpreted to determine the apparatus, cables and isolation device sizes and types
  • 1.3 Renewable energy system regulations / legislation, Industry Standards, and Codes are identified, interpreted and applied
  • 1.4 Additional expertise or approval required for execution of design is identified
2 Apply electrical principles to development of renewable energy design
  • 2.1 System energy production/yield is calculated in accordance with industry practice
  • 2.2 Cable sizes are calculated in accordance with job requirements and industry standards
  • 2.3 Isolator sizes are calculated in accordance with job requirements and industry standards
  • 2.4 Protection device sizes are calculated in accordance with job requirements and industry standards
  • 2.5 Calculated component sizes are checked against verified designs
  • 2.6 Renewable energy system designs are reviewed to check compliance with Industry Standards, guidelines and codes
  • 2.7 Documentation and record keeping is completed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
BIV1 UEE62022 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy Qualification