UEE22111

Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start)

Successful completion of this course will put you on the path to an apprenticeship with a huge choice in the industry. Opportunities exist in electrical cabling, equipment, instrumentation, switchgear, telecommunications, air conditioning and refrigeration, or renewable energy.

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NEXT INTAKE On campus: Nambour Start date: 02 Nov 2022 Duration: 3 weeks

STUDY LOCATIONS Sunshine Coast Wide Bay Burnett

WAYS TO STUDY On campus

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$650

Subsidised

$1,235

Full Fee

$6,410

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Course overview

Kick start your career in sustainable energy technology and renewable energy management with this entry-level course. Successful completion of this course will put you on the path to an electrotechnology or sustainable energy apprenticeship.

In this course you will discover how to provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises. Learn how to fabricate, assemble, and dismantle electronic components, apply OH&S codes in the workplace, and promote and apply sustainable energy practices and procedures in the energy sector.

Successful completion of this course will give you the basic skills and knowledge required to gain an entry-level position in any electrotechnology or sustainable energy field.

What can I do?

Renewable Energy Servicing Worker
Electrical Trades Assistant
Electrotechnology Trainee
Sustainable Energy Trainee

Course outcome:

UEE22111 Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start)

Find your apprentice

TAFE Queensland will continue to assist you, even after you've completed your qualification. Utilising our strong industry connections, we link students with employers looking to hire our highly-skilled graduates. Once you have completed your Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) register your interest in an apprenticeship or traineeship with our Find Your Apprentice service.

Quality training

With over $20 million invested in our electrical training facilities and teachers who remain embedded in industry, TAFE Queensland delivers the quality training that our clients deserve and expect from the largest provider of training for the electrotechnology sector in Queensland.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and a combination of elective competency standard units, from the list below, to achieve a total weighting of 160 points.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
UEENEEE101A

Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

UNIT CODE :
UEENEEE101A

Unit description :

This unit specifies the mandatory requirements of occupational health and safety and how they apply to the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for health and safety, risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.
UNIT NAME
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
(Credit Transfer)

UNIT CODE
UEENEEE104A

Solve problems in d.c. circuits

UNIT CODE :
UEENEEE104A

Unit description :

This unit covers determining correct operation of single source d.c. series, parallel and series-parallel circuits and providing solutions as they apply to various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses working safely, problem solving procedures, including the use of voltage, current and resistance measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to predictable problems in single and multiple path circuits.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEENEEE101A
UNIT NAME
Solve problems in d.c. circuits
(Credit Transfer)

UNIT CODE
UEENEEK112A

Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises

UNIT CODE :
UEENEEK112A

Unit description :
This unit covers monitoring energy use and providing basic sustainable energy options to reduce the energy consumption in residential premises.
UNIT NAME
Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in residential premises

UNIT CODE
UEENEEK114A

Promote sustainable energy practices in the community

UNIT CODE :
UEENEEK114A

Unit description :
The skills and knowledge described in this unit do not require a license to practice in the workplace.
UNIT NAME
Promote sustainable energy practices in the community

UNIT CODE
UEENEEK142A

Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

UNIT CODE :
UEENEEK142A

Unit description :

This competency standard unit requires the worker to undertake methods of work practice that minimises energy and material usage and to seek energy reduction strategies in the energy sector workplace. The unit seeks to minimise negative impacts on the environment.
UNIT NAME
Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
(Credit Transfer)

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CPCCWHS1001

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

UNIT CODE :
CPCCWHS1001

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work. The unit requires the person to demonstrate personal awareness and knowledge of health and safety legislative requirements in order to work safely and prevent injury or harm to self and others. It covers identifying and orally reporting common construction hazards, understanding basic risk control measures, and identifying procedures for responding to potential incidents and emergencies. It also covers correctly selecting and fitting common personal protective equipment (PPE) used for construction work.
UNIT NAME
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
(Credit Transfer)

UNIT CODE
HLTAID009

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

UNIT CODE :
HLTAID009

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines. This unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
UNIT NAME
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(Credit Transfer)

UNIT CODE
UEENEED101A

Use computer applications relevant to a workplace

UNIT CODE :
UEENEED101A

Unit description :
This unit covers the basic use of personal computers application relevant to a work function. It encompasses switching the computer on, applying user preferences, selecting basic applications, entering and retrieving information and printing files.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEENEEE101A
UNIT NAME
Use computer applications relevant to a workplace
(Credit Transfer)

UNIT CODE
UEENEEE020B

Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

UNIT CODE :
UEENEEE020B

Unit description :

This unit covers instructing customers/users in the use of electrotechnology apparatus. It encompasses appropriate customer relations, the use of apparatus manufacturer's instruction material, basic instruction methods and evaluation and completing documentation.
UNIT NAME
Provide basic instruction in the use of electrotechnology apparatus

UNIT CODE
UEENEEE102A

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

UNIT CODE :
UEENEEE102A

Unit description :

This unit covers basic fitting and fabrication techniques as they apply in the various utilities industry work functions. It encompasses the safe use of hand, fixed and portable power tools; cutting, shaping joining and fixing using metallic and non-metallic materials; dismantling and assembling equipment; basic mechanical measurement and marking-out and reading drawings/diagrams.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEENEEE101A
UNIT NAME
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
(Credit Transfer)

UNIT CODE
UEENEEE105A

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

UNIT CODE :
UEENEEE105A

Unit description :

This unit covers fixing, securing and mounting techniques as apply in the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses the safe use of hand and portable power tools, safe lifting techniques, safe use of ladders and elevated platforms and the selection and safe application of fixing devices and supporting accessories/equipment.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEENEEE101A
UNIT NAME
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
(Credit Transfer)

UNIT CODE
UEENEEE148A

Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment

UNIT CODE :
UEENEEE148A

Unit description :

This unit covers undertake scheduled routine work activities in the energy sector in an agreed time, to a quality standard and with a minimum of waste It encompasses working safely, applying knowledge of carrying out routine work activities in electrotechnology environments.

Pre-requisite unit :
UEENEEE101A
UNIT NAME
Carry out routine work activities in an energy sector environment
(Credit Transfer)

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Nambour	02 Nov 2022	3 weeks	Full time 3 days per week Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	Classroom	Concession: $650 Subsidised: $1,235 Full fee: $6,410 Apply

CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Hervey Bay	23 Nov 2022	3 weeks	Full time 3 days per week Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	Classroom	Concession: $650 Subsidised: $1,235 Full fee: $6,410 Apply

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Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start) (UEE22111)

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Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start)

COURSE CODE: UEE22111

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How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

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Important Information

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Entry requirements

While there are no formal entry requirements for this course, TAFE Queensland requires you to have already completed UEE22011 Certificate II Electrotechnology Career Start or units from UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology prior to enrolment.

Selection criteria

Entry into this course is via an application process that may include an interview.

It is highly recommended that students:

are aged 15 years or older by the course commencement date; and
have successfully completed Year 10 (or equivalent) with passes in Mathematics, English and Science)

Resources required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements for practical classes. This includes the use of safety glasses and protective footwear with steel capped toes and non-slip soles to AS2210. If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

Need to know

Replacement qualification
This qualification has been replaced by UEE22120 - Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start), as of 4 October 2020. A transition period applies to enable current students to complete their study. The transition period finishes on 31 January 2023. If required, enrolments will be transitioned into the replacement qualification.

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to Apply

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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Related Courses

Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)

Get your career in electrotechnology started with this entry-level course. Build the skills and confidence you need to seek an apprenticeship in a range of electrical trade areas.

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Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start)

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Find your apprentice

Quality training

Core units

Elective Units

Download Brochure

Ask a question

Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start)

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Important Information

Read this before applying

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Need to know

Assessment Methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to Apply

Direct application

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related Courses

Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)

Careers