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

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

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/

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

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.

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 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.

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.