UEEFS2005 — Explore renewable energy systems

Elements & performance criteria

Performance evidence

• interpret a project brief to identify requirements and plan a basic ELV d.c. renewable energy project to demonstrate energy generation and transfer from a renewable source to a load or storage device
• select and check ELV components, tools, and materials for correct function and safe condition
• apply safety procedures, including shut-down and isolation procedures, before working on the system
• assemble and operate a basic ELV d.c. renewable energy model with a single supply path from a renewable source to a load, including storage
• test the model to identify basic faults or performance issues
• make a basic adjustment to improve model performance
• record actions and results clearly using written notes, labelled diagrams or digital tools
• communicate information about the renewable energy model while participating in project activities with others, using appropriate energy sector terminology to explain how the model works and describe the benefits of renewable energy systems to support energy needs.

Knowledge evidence

• entry-level occupations, emerging roles and career pathways in the energy sector related to renewable energy work
• the purpose of renewable energy systems, including: where they are used locally or regionally; their role in reducing environmental impacts; how they are used to support traditional electricity supply in residential homes and commercial buildings
• the main features of renewable energy systems used to generate, store and transmit electricity, including: how renewable energy technologies capture energy from natural resources; how energy is converted into electricity; methods of storing generated energy; how electricity generated from renewable energy systems can be fed into and drawn from the electricity grid; systems used to manage variable supply
• key environmental benefits, advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy
• the basic purpose and function of typical components used in renewable energy systems in supporting energy flow from source to loads and storage, including: wind turbines and blades; solar panels (photovoltaic cells); water wheels and turbines; motors and generators; hardware and meters
• how energy flow can be replicated or represented in an ELV d.c. renewable energy model with a single supply path from a renewable source to a load, including storage
• safety principles when working with ELV d.c. model energy systems relating to renewable energy system project work
• basic numerical concepts relevant to renewable energy project work, including interpreting voltage or current readings, measuring angles, and estimating model performance
• faults or problems that might affect small renewable energy demonstrations or models, and simple adjustments to improve performance.

Foundation skills

• Cognitive skills: access and interpret information and project briefs
• Cognitive skills: plan a basic ELV d.c. renewable energy project
• Technical and procedural skills: select and check a limited range of tools, components, and materials
• Technical and procedural skills: apply safety procedures
• Technical and procedural skills: assemble, operate and test a basic ELV d.c. renewable energy model
• Technical and procedural skills: make basic adjustments to improve performance
• Technical and procedural skills: record project actions and results
• Technical and procedural skills: use digital tools where required to record, represent, or present project information
• Communication skills: communicate technical information about basic concepts of renewable energy systems
• Communication skills: communicate information about how the model works and the benefits of renewable energy systems
• Communication skills: use appropriate energy sector terminology effectively
• Collaboration skills: participate in project activities with others.

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