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Professional Development for VET Practitioners in Energy Efficiency

High quality training resources to build the capacity of VET professionals to deliver energy efficiency training, have been funded for development in the areas listed below.

Current projects focus on:

All projects will result in a professional development workshop, which State Training Services (STS) will fund for delivery across NSW in 2011. Keep an eye on the STS training and development workshop timetable for details of where and when workshops will be taking place.

The training and assessment resources and, where relevant, project reports developed in each area will be able to be downloaded free from the State Training Services' SkillsOnline webpage as they become available.

Renewable Energy Technologies

Description
Creation of training resources for the professional development of RTO trainers and assessors to deliver training in six renewable energy subject areas.  

Project Proponents

TAFE NSW Western Institute; Global Sustainable Energy Solutions, and; Central West Solar - BP Solar

Training Package

Electrotechnology (UEE07)

The six subject areas and the units of competency covered by these train-the-trainer focused resources are:

Design and install grid connect photovoltaic systems
UEENEEK025C Solve basic problems in photovoltaic energy apparatus
UEENEEK035C Design grid connected power supply systems
UEENEEK048A Install, configure and commission grid connected power supply systems

Hybrid/Stand-alone PV systems
UEENEEK033B Design hybrid systems
UEENEEK034B Install stand-alone photovoltaic power systems
UEENEEK039B Design stand-alone renewable energy systems

Wind energy conversion systems
UEENEEK030B Solve basic problems in wind energy conversion systems
UEENEEK031B Design wind energy conversion systems rated up to 10kW
UEENEEK043A Install small wind energy conversion systems for stand-alone applications

Micro hydro systems
UEENEEK038B Design micro hydro systems
UEENEEK037B Install and set up micro hydro systems

Sustainable energy practices
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
UEENEEK051A Develop effective energy strategies for energy reduction in buildings

Managing renewable energy projects
UEENEEK021B Manage renewable energy projects
UEENEEK022B Plan renewable energy projects

Training Resources developed

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RTO delivery guides for each subject, containing:
  • Course Plans
  • Required Resources
  • Sample Course Models
  • Simple Presentations and Handouts
  • Learner Guides, and
  • Assessment Tools
Additional materials including:
  • Occupational Health & Safety Fundamentals guide
  • Introduction to Renewable Energy Technologies
  • Types of Micro Hydro Turbines and Systems guide
  • Case Studies

Energy Efficiency Skill Set Suite

Description

The resources developed through this project will assist VET practitioners to develop the expertise necessary to deliver competencies comprising the new energy efficiency skill sets.

 
Project Proponents:

ElectroComms and EnergyUtilities Industry Skills Council (EE-Oz), TAFE NSW, and; ElectroSkills

 
Training Package Electrotechnology (UEE07)
Units of competency covered:
UEENEEK041B Develop strategies for effective energy reduction in buildings
UEENEEK042A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
UEENEEK045A Implement and monitor policies and procedures for environmentally sustainable electrotech work practice.
Training Resources developed: [these materials are now available here]
  • Competency development plans
  • Learning and assessment plans
  • Topic resources
  • Teachers PD program guideline document

 

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Smart Grid Network Management

Description

This project will develop PD resources for competencies in smart grid and convergent technologies to build the teaching capabilities of VET teachers and assessors.

 
Project Proponents

TAFE NSW Sydney Institute and Schneider-Electric

 
Training Package

Information Technology (ICT10)
Units of competency covered:
ICTTEN4229A Design, install and configure a customer smart grid network
ICTTEN2105A Install and test an IP device in convergence networks

 

Training Resources developed:

Separate resource materials will be produced for each unit of competency, including:

  • Trainer Guides
  • Learner Guides
  • Assessment Guides

Thermal Efficiency in Construction

Description

This project will develop teaching and learning resources to support VET professionals in delivering training in sustainable building and design.

 

Project Proponent 

TAFE NSW North Coast Institute

 
Training Package

Construction (CPC08)
Unit of competency covered:
CPCCBC4020A Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures

 

Training Resources developed

After the evaluation of the existing resources in this area, the project will deliver a series of e-resources for the unit, including:

  • A Trainer's guide
  • Assessment documentation (guides and tasks)
  • A Learner's guide

The resources will also provide knowledge and skills that will build the capacity of trainers and assessors in the delivery of CPCCCM1002A: Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry, a core competency within the construction qualifications.

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The Crossover Between 'Green' and 'Lean' in Manufacturing

Description

The materials developed under this project cover energy efficiency and green lean principles, for trainers to effectively deliver sustainability skills to learners.

 
Project Proponents:

TAFE NSW North Coast Institute, and; Helmut Schiretz, Consultant

 
Training Package

Competitive Manufacturing (MSA 07)
Units of competency covered:
MSACMT670A Design and manage sustainable energy practices
MSACMT270A Use sustainable energy practices

 
Training Resources developed: [these materials are now available here]

Seperate resource materials will be produced for each unit of competency, including:

  • Trainer Guides
  • Learner Guides
  • Assessment Guides

Sustainability & Energy Efficient Work Practices in Retail

Description

This project developed and trialled training and assessment resources for VET professionals to deliver training on energy efficiency for retail sales staff and managers.

 
Project Proponents:

Byron Region Community College and Cool Planet Consulting

 
Training Package

Retail Services (SIR07)
Units of competency covered:
SIRXCLM001A Organise and maintain work areas
SIRXMGT003A Lead and manage people

 
Training Resources developed: [these materials are now available here]
  • Full training manual including trainer and assessment guides
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Fact Sheets and Case Studies
  • Electronic resources for trainers
  • Teaching resources for UoC TAESUS501A - Analyse and Apply Sustainability Skills to Learning Programs

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Contacts

To register your interest in the professional development workshops resulting from these projects contact us as shown below.

Phone:  02 9266 8135

Email: tpworkshops@det.nsw.edu.au.

Or, for information on the projects and the training resources contact Leigh Mabin within the Green Skills team on (02) 9244 5373.

Page last updated: 23 June 2011