Technical Officer – Electrical Engineering

training img
Areas Of Interest:   Higher Level Technicians
Certificate Level:  Diploma
Certificate Name:  Diploma of Electrical Engineering
Certificate Description:  As a Technical Officer (Electrical Engineering) you would develop, select, commission, maintain and diagnose faults/malfunctions on advanced electrical equipment and systems. It includes ERAC requirements for an ‘Electrician‘s licence‘.
Code:  UEE50411
Work Type:  Analytic & Scientific Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
Write specifications for electrotechnology engineering projects
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components
Solve problems in d.c. circuits
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
Implement and monitor OHS energy sector procedures and policies
Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits
Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations
Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits
Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
Install low voltage wiring and accessories
Install appliances, switchgear and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installations
Verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations
Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits
Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations
Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits
Develop and connect electrical control circuits
Develop energy sector strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues
Use engineering applications software on personal computers
Provide advice on effective and energy efficient lighting products
Solve basic problems in photovoltaic energy apparatus and systems
Install, configure and commission LV grid connected photovoltaic power systems
Prepare tender submissons for electrotechnology projects
Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus
Analyse complex electronic circuits controlling fluids
Diagnose and rectify faults in a.c. motor drive systems
Diagnose and rectify faults in d.c. motor drive systems
Design renewable energy (RE) heating systems
Design micro-hydro power systems rated to 6.4kW