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Sample of VET courses with energy efficiency content

The following training packages and units of competency were identified by Precision Consulting in March 2010 as having energy efficiency content.

Sample VET Training Package Qualifications

  • PRM20404 Certificate II in Asset Maintenance (Fire Protection Equipment)
  • SIT50107 Diploma of Tourism
  • TLI50107 Diploma of Logistics
  • UEE22107 Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start)
  • UEG20106 Certificate II in Utilities Industry Operations
  • Certificate IV in ESI Generation
  • UEP50106 Diploma of ESI Generation (SystemsOperations)
  • Certificate IV in ESI
  • UEE30807 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
  • Certificate IV in Electrotechnology Renewable Energy
  • UEE21507 Certificate II in Renewable Energy
  • UEE32007 Certificate III in Renewable Energy (ELV)
  • UEE41607 Certificate IV in Renewable Energy
  • UTE20504 Certificate II in Electrotechnology Servicing
  • UEE50707 Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering
  • UEE60907 Advanced Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering
  • UEE61007 Advanced Diploma of Renewable Energy Technology
  • UTE50601 Diploma of Electrotechnology Renewable Energy
  • UTE10202 Certificate I in Sustainable Energy (Electrotechnology)
  • UEE41007 Certificate IV in Energy Management and Control
  • CPC40108 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
  • UEE61307 Advanced Diploma Electrical Technology

Units of competency

  • BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
  • BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
  • CPCCPB3015A Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
  • CPCCCM1002A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
  • UEENEEK042A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • UEPOPS356A Apply Environmental and Sustainable Energy Procedures
  • UETTDREL01A Apply environmental and sustainable energy procedures
  • CPCCPB3015A Install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems
  • CPCCSV5013A Apply principles of energy efficient design to buildings
  • CPCCBC5012A Manage the application and monitoring of energy conservation and management practices and processes
  • CPCCBC6010A Plan, develop and implement building or construction energy conservation and management practices and processes
  • UEENEEE074B Write specifications for renewable energy engineering projects
  • UEENEEJ021B Monitor and adjust energy management systemson refrigeration systems
  • UEENEEJ036B Evaluate and report on energy management
  • UEENEEJ047B Audit energy use for a commercial HVAC/R systems
  • UEENEEK010B Coordinate maintenance of renewable energy apparatus and systems
  • UEENEEK012B Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in domestic premises
  • UEENEEK013B Apply sustainable energy practice in daily activities
  • UEENEEK014B Promote sustainable energy practice in the community
  • UEENEEK015B Verify compliance and functionality of renewable energy installations
  • UEENEEK022B Plan renewable energy projects
  • UEENEEK029B Design renewable energy heating systems
  • UEENEEK039B Design stand-alone renewable energy systems
  • UEENEEK040B Develop engineering solution to renewable energy problems
  • UEENEEK041B Develop strategies for effective energy reduction in buildings
  • UEENEEK046A Design energy management controls for electrical installations in buildings
  • UETTDRIS23A Implement and monitor environmental and sustainable energy management policies and procedures
  • UTENES709A Design a renewable energy system
  • UTENES710A Plan the installation of renewable energy apparatus and systems
  • UTTNTD321B Comply with environmental and sustainable energy procedures

State accredited VET courses

  • 21882VIC Course in Carbon Accounting)
  • 2005VIC Course in Retrofitting Homes for Energy and Water Efficiency
  • 21968VIC Certificate IV in Sustainable Energy and Resource Efficiency Technologies
  • 21928VIC Vocational Graduate Certificate in Energy Efficiency for Facility Managers
  • 21876VIC Course in Electrical Energy Efficiency
  • 91276NSW Course in Renewable Energy On Farm – Application
  • 91275NSW Course in Renewable Energy On Farm – Maintenance
  • 39089QLD Diploma of Renewable Energy
  • 39088QLD Advanced Diploma of Renewable Energy
  • 21911VIC Vocational Graduate Certificate in Building Energy Analysis Professional (Non-residential)
  • T39271QLD Course in Designing Housing for Sustainable Living
  • 2202VIC Course in Sustainable Painting Practices
  • 91476NSW Course in Sustainable Private Native Forestry
  • 21969VIC Diploma of Sustainable Landscape Design
  • 91464NSW Advanced Diploma of Sustainable Building Design
  • 91259NSW Course in Sustainable Alternatives (Rainwater Tank Installation and Design)
  • 91141NSW Course in Sustainable Plumbing Practices
  • 91045NSW Graduate Certificate in Ecologically Sustainable Development
  • 21877VIC Graduate Certificate in Vocational Energy Efficient Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Design
  • 21787VIC Diploma of Sustainable Environment Management
  • 21854VIC Course in Home Sustainability Assessment
  • 91412NSW Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
  • 91411NSW Diploma of Environmental Monitoring And Technology
  • 91267NSW Advanced Diploma of Applied Environmental Management
  • 21596VIC GreenPlumbers Environmental Solutions
  • 21877VIC Vocational Graduate Certificate in Energy Efficient HVAC design
  • 21645VIC Diploma of Sustainability
  • 21545VIC Graduate Certificate of Sustainability
  • Diploma of Carbon Management for Professionals
  • 21227VIC Diploma of Environmental Management (incorporating Cert IV in Environmental Technology)
  • Certificate IV in Home Sustainability Assessment (currently being developed by the Construction andPropertyServices ISC)

Source: Precision Consulting (2010) Energy Efficiency: Cross jurisdictional stocktake of current Energy Efficiency training courses, materials and industry support programs, Sustainability Victoria