On completion of the certificate III, students will be able to:
- Design holistic Renewable Energy Solutions for residential and small commercial applications.
- Become accredited by the CEC (Clean Energy Council) to sign off on grid-connect and stand-alone systems design
- Conduct household sustainability assessments.
- Recommend and implement environmentally sustainable solutions.
- Provide advice and consultation regarding renewable energy solutions.
- Provide point of sale technical advice on renewable energy systems.
- Provide technical advice regarding use, implementation and management of renewable energy technologies including photovoltaic (PV), wind energy, solar water heating systems and energy efficient building design
Specifically, the course aims to:
- Develop a technical understanding of conventional and renewable energy sources and systems
- Develop an understanding of energy management and energy conservation
- Provide practical experience with renewable energy systems, equipment and their operations
- Develop technical skills required to design renewable energy systems
- Develop technical skills required to carry out installation procedures for stand-alone renewable energy systems.
- Develop an understanding of the statutory requirements relating to renewable energy systems
- Develop the skills required to assess the impact of renewable energy systems and energy management systems on society
- Develop the skills, which will enable the assessment of the environmental impact of energy systems.
- Develop the skills required to provide advice and consultation regarding energy minimisation.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: UEE32007
- Cricos Code: 066968J
- Local Fees: fees and charges
- International Fees: A$9800 p.a.
Campus: Epping
Duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time:
3 to 4 years (approx.)
Part-time not available to International Students
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities exist in organisations involved in renewable energy applications and the design, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance and sale of renewable energy systems, equipment, products and services.
Renewable energy consultants may have responsibilities in some or all of the following areas:
- Photovoltaic electricity generation systems
- Wind energy to mechanical or wind energy to electrical conversion systems
- Small scale hydro-electric or hydro to mechanical energy conversion systems
- Bio-energy systems recovering energy from animal or plant products or waste
- Solar hot water systems (domestic, commercial and industrial)
- Hybrid stand-alone systems employing both renewable and conventional energy systems to meet the energy needs of clients, many of whom are in remote areas
- Passive solar and active solar systems in building climate control, commercial and industrial process heating, domestic heating (air and water) agricultural climate control etc.
Entrance Requirements
Year 11 Mathematics (any) English
Materials
Assessment Methods
Assessment in this program is conducted in two stages. Students must complete each module of underpinning knowledge by satisfactorily completing the required assignments and/or examinations to be eligible to attempt the relevant competency assessment. Each competency assessment consists of a number of actual/simulated work projects, which must be satisfactorily completed to demonstrate competencies in the relevant workplace function.
Materials
Printed materials, online resources and text books are used.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
You can enrol in part-time courses at an Information and Enrolment Session
International Students
Click to download an
Application for Enrolment Form
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UEENEEC001B | Maintain documentation | 20 | Core |
| UEENEEC021B | Participate in electronics and communications work and compentency development activities | 20 | Core |
| UEENEED001B | Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace | 20 | Core |
| UEENEEE001B | Apply OHS practices in the workplace | 20 | Core |
| UEENEEE002B | Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components | 40 | Core |
| UEENEEE003B | Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits | 40 | Core |
| UEENEEE004B | Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits | 80 | Core |
| UEENEEE005B | Fix and secure equipment | 20 | Core |
| UEENEEE007B | Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals | 20 | Core |
| UEENEEE008B | Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage circuits | 60 | Core |
| UEENEEE019B | Solve problems in multiple path a.c. circuits | 40 | Core |
| UEENEEE034B | Document occupational hazards and risks in electronics | 20 | Core |
| UEENEEG001B | Solve problems in electromagnetic circuits | 60 | Core |
| UEENEEK013B | Apply sustainable energy practice in daily activities | 100 | Core |
| UEENEEK015B | Verify compliance and functionality of renewable energy systems | 40 | Core |
| UEENEEK023B | Carry out basic repairs to renewable energy apparatus by replacement of components | 80 | Core |
| UEENEEK024B | Assemble and set up photovoltaic apparatus in domestic dwellings | 20 | Core |
| UEENEEK025B | Solve basic problems in photovoltaic energy apparatus | 20 | Core |
| UEENEEK027B | Diagnose faults in renewable energy control systems | 60 | Core |
| UEENEEK028B | Solve basic problems in stand-alone renewable energy systems | 60 | Core |
| UEENEEK029B | Design renewable energy heating systems | 120 | Core |
| UEENEEK030B | Solve basic problems in wind energy conversion systems | 60 | Core |
| UEENEEK034B | Install stand-alone photovoltaic power systems | 60 | Core |
| UEENEEK035B | Design grid connected power control systems | 60 | Core |
| UEENEEK039B | Design stand-alone renewable energy systems | 40 | Core |
