Electrical Principles Exam

$195.00

The GSES Electrical Principles exam is tailored to electrical engineers or people who have strong electrical backgrounds. It covers the Nationally Recognised Training unit of competency UEERE0051 Apply electrical principles to renewable energy design which is the essential prerequisite for non-electricians to enrol in the Solar Accreditation Australia design only accreditation courses. Students who achieve 100% grade in all assessments will be eligible to enrol in the Grid-Connected PV Systems Design only course.

This exam is an assessment-only Recognition of Prior Learning pathway to attain UEERE0051. You need a thorough knowledge of ALL topics covered by the exam in order to successfully pass. There are no training materials or tutor support provided. If you are not sure if you have the required knowledge, please enrol in the full Electrical Principles Course instead, which includes training materials and tutor support.

This exam assesses all performance criteria, performance evidence and knowledge evidence from UEERE0051 Apply electrical principles to renewable energy design. You can view these directly at https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/UEERE0051. At a topic level, the subjects covered include:

  • Acts, Regulation, Standards & Codes of Practice
  • Electrical Isolation & Safe Work Method Statements
  • DC Electricity
  • AC Electricity & AC Power
  • Electrical Instruments
  • Earthing Systems & MEN
  • Switchboards & Protection
  • Cabling
  • The Grid
  • Drawing Types
  • Energy Production & Yield

You will need to have and be familiar with using AS/NZS 3000:2018 and AS/NZS 3008.1.1:2017. GSES is not able to supply these standards.

Please note if you don’t recieve 100% grade on an assessment by your 4th attempt you won’t be able to continue further through the course.

Frequently Asked Questions

GSES is a Nationally Recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code 91461), and students who achieve 100% grade in all assessments will receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency UEERE0051 Apply electrical principles to renewable energy design.

Please read the essential Course Information and Policies before purchasing this course.

Prerequisites

Students must already have the skills and knowledge required by UEERE0051 Apply electrical principles to renewable energy design. Students who do not have this background in Electrical Principles should enrol in the full Electrical Principles course instead.

The full performance criteria, performance evidence and knowledge evidence that students are assessed on can be viewed here: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/UEERE0051

Course Outline

This exam is designed as a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway for electrical engineers or those who have equivalent electrical principles knowledge. It does not contain learning material or tutor support, just the assessments required to demonstrate competency in UEERE0051 Apply electrical principles to renewable energy design.

Assessment topics include:

  • Acts, Regulation, Standards & Codes of Practice
  • Electrical Isolation & Safe Work Method Statements
  • DC Electricity
  • AC Electricity & AC Power
  • Electrical Instruments
  • Earthing Systems & MEN
  • Switchboards & Protection
  • Cabling
  • The Grid
  • Drawing Types
  • Energy Production & Yield

The full performance criteria, performance evidence and knowledge evidence that students are assessed on can be viewed here: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/UEERE0051

Students who achieve 100% grade in all assessments will be eligible to enrol in the Grid-Connected PV Systems Design only course.

Please note if you don’t recieve 100% grade on an assessment by your 4th attempt you won’t be able to continue further through the course.

A list of sample questions can be found here: Electrical Principles Exam sample questions

Training Outcome

Successful completion of this Electrical Principles exam will result in the award of a Statement of Attainment in the current version of the following Unit of Competency:

  • UEERE0051: Apply electrical principles to renewable energy design

This Unit of Competency is the prerequisite to the Grid-Connected PV Systems and Stand Alone Power Systems Design Only courses, which leads to SAA Accreditation. Solar Accreditation Australia has information on their website indicating their requirements to apply for SAA Accreditation: https://saaustralia.com.au/about-accreditation/

Materials and Equipment

Students are required to have access to and be familiar with using the current version of the following Australian Standards:

  • AS/NZS 3000
  • AS/NZS 3008.1.1

These are available for purchase from the SAI Global website or Techstreet website, and also available from some libraries, institutions and industry associations. GSES is not able to provide access to these standards.

Students will also require the following:

  • Computer with reliable Internet connection
  • Scientific calculator
  • A regularly monitored email account for registration purposes
Delivery Method and Duration

This exam is delivered as a series of online assessments, which can be completed at the student’s own pace. Access is valid for twelve (12) months. Extension fees apply from the date of expiry, and the maximum extension permitted is six (6) months from the date of expiry.

The exam does not include any training material or tutor support; it is assessment only.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

As a registered training organisation (RTO) GSES complies with the Standards set out by the regulator, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), for Vocational Education Training (VET).

GSES will inform students within 30 days of any changes to services provided to them. This includes any changes to education and support services, any change in the RTO ownership or to third party arrangements.

GSES maintains an adult workplace. We do not countenance any behaviour that is contrary to safe work practice. We do not countenance inappropriate language in all forms of communication. GSES asks that all persons treat others with respect.

Cheating will not be tolerated. If detected, sanctions may be implemented at the discretion of GSES. Students are required to ensure that all responses and/or work they submit is their own work. Any referenced material should be annotated as to its origin. Sanctions may be implemented at the discretion of GSES if plagiarism or fraud is detected, including revocation of certification.

All GSES course participants have the right to appeal the results they obtain in assessments and examinations. The appeal should be sent in writing to the RTO Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who will review the result and respond in writing. GSES may use mediation and conciliation to resolve the complaint. Students also have the right to engage a suitably qualified independent assessor.

Cancellation and Refunds

Cancellation of online training courses will be subject to the following conditions:

  • If the student’s Learning, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) levels are determined by GSES to be below the standard required to complete the coursework successfully, and the student has not yet submitted coursework for assessment, GSES may offer a full refund of the online course payment. If the student then opts to continue with the course, the standard cancellation and refund policy applies.
  • Cancellation of online training courses made within fourteen (14) days of the date of payment AND before the online course has been accessed: the student will receive a full refund of the online course payment.
  • Cancellation more than fourteen (14) days after the date of payment OR after the first coursework is submitted for assessment (whichever occurs first): the student will receive no refund.

If a student discovers after enrolling that they have gaps in their knowledge needed to complete the assessments, GSES will offer a discount equal to the amount paid for the Electrical Principles exam to enrol in the full Electrical Principles course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

In accordance with the Australian Quality Framework, GSES is committed to providing a quality recognition process to all students that is:

  • Fair
  • Flexible
  • Reliable
  • Valid

This course has been designed as a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway for electrical engineers and others who have higher education or non-formal training in electrical principles. These students are able to complete the assessment tasks without engaging in training content, and thus receive formal recognition of their electrical competency within the Nationally Recognised Training structure, as a prerequisite pathway to further renewable energy training.

For more information on our Recognition of Prior Learning policy, please see the Course Information and Policies section 4.

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Description

 

This online examination is designed for engineers with electrical knowledge who wish to further their skills by gaining an accreditation to design either grid-connected photovoltaic or stand-alone power systems.

Prerequisites: An engineering degree is the current prerequisite for attempting the electrical basics examination. You will be asked for a copy of your academic transcript upon enrolment. It is expected that only engineers who have previously completed a subject in basic electrical principles will achieve the pass mark.

Terms: The examination fee includes two attempts at the examination, which can be started at any time up to one month after purchase. Access to the examination will expire after 30 days. After an attempt is started, it must be completed within 24 hours. There are 50 questions, and a minimum score of 45/50 (90%) must be achieved to successfully pass. If the pass mark is not achieved after the second attempt, the candidate will not be able to re-attempt the examination for 6 months and will be required to repurchase the examination.

Students will require the following:

Computer with reliable Internet connection
Scientific calculator
A regularly monitored email account for registration purposes

Outcome of successful completion: Certificate of completion and eligible to apply for CEC accreditation following the completion of a CEC-accredited GSES course (e.g. Grid-Connected PV Systems Design Only). This certificate must be submitted in conjunction with the certificate of completion for the GSES course when applying for CEC provisional accreditation.

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