There has been much debate in the media for some time about the actual causes of climate change and if greenhouse gasses are the cause or other factors such as solar flares.  One thing is for sure, the general public has certainly been convinced of the issue with most households willing to spend money to save the planet.

Whether the cause and effect of climate change is true or not, as an industry we need to look at this as an opportunity. We should adopt strategies that encourage the community to use and implement equipment that saves energy and thus money in the long term.  If climate change is real then we would have helped save the planet, if not then we would have assisted our customers to save a few dollars. Either way our industry will benefit from assisting the public on this issue.

To equip ourselves with the tools to assist the public in this area ECA has developed a green electrician training package.  The nationally accredited course has just been released via the internet to allow contractors to complete it online at home in their own time.  The course covers Global warming, Policies and systems for energy efficiency, energy efficiency technologies, WH&S and conducting energy audits. ECA is also working on auditing documents which can be used to conduct home energy audits.

You can complete the course just for you own personal knowledge or use it to meet your green electrician element of becoming a Master Electrician. Either way you will receive a certificate for completing the course which can be made available to customers.

The course in Electrical Energy Efficiency 21876VIC is aimed at electrical workers and electrical engineers  who wish to earn a national qualification in the deployment of electrical efficiency systems that apply to the current “Green Efficiency” programs supported by the federal government.  This is a nationally recognised qualification. Recognition of Prior Learning is available.

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Unit Details and Qualifications

The Course in Electrical Energy Efficiency consists of two mandatory units. Participants must successfully complete both units to achieve the award. Participants who only complete one unit from the course will be awarded a Statement of Attainment indicating the unit, which they have successfully completed.

On successful completion of this training course and the evidence gathering you will be issued with the following and a qualification in Electrical Energy Efficiency 21876VIC:

• VPAU283—Advise on Electrical Energy Management;
• VPAU284—Implement Energy Efficient Electrical Systems

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Course Duration

Online Learning—Flexible Delivery Framework (20 hours in total course duration.)

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements are:

• those competencies defined by UEE30807 - Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician from the UEE07- Electrotechnology Training Package or equivalent; or; 
• graduate electrical engineer.

Course Cost

• $295.00 ECA Members
• $345.00 Non-Members

Career Prospects

• Students who have gained a qualification are able to advise clients in the selection – purchase and installation of “Green Energy Efficient” electronic and power driven equipment;
• Energy Consultants;
• Energy Management Consultants;
• Energy Systems Implementation Experts

Access to Course

• Internet Connection; and
• 56K Modem or Broadband—Wireless Access