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Conduct a sustainability energy audit
Conduct a sustainability energy audit
Unit of competency
National Code
MSS015011A
MSS015011A
State Code
D7740
D7740
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/06/2014
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers conducting an audit for the specific resource of energy in an organisation or part or all of its value chain and to prepare recommendations for a reduction of, and more efficient use of, energy.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify all sources and uses of energy in process
- 1.1 Identify all sources of energy external to the site
- 1.2 Identify all sources of energy within the site
- 1.3 Identify all uses of energy by process unit
- 1.4 Identify energy type and intensity required by each process unit
2 Calculate theoretical use of energy
- 2.1 Calculate theoretical net use of energy by type and intensity for each process unit
- 2.2 Calculate overall energy balance for process/site
- 2.3 Evaluate the need for energy consumption by process and units within the process compared to alternative processes/units
3 Measure actual use of energy
- 3.1 Determine actual net energy use for overall process/site
- 3.2 Determine actual net energy use for each process unit
- 3.3 Calculate difference between theoretical and actual energy use by unit and overall
- 3.4 Identify actual energy type used by each process unit
4 Develop strategies for reducing the use of energy
- 4.1 Rank units by difference between theoretical and actual energy use
- 4.2 Rank units by actual energy use
- 4.3 Identify units using higher intensity energy than required
- 4.4 Develop strategies to reduce energy consumption and/or use lower intensity energy
5 Prepare a recommendation for an energy use reduction strategy
- 5.1 Consult with key stakeholders
- 5.2 Identify strategies required to meet regulatory or similar requirements
- 5.3 Rank strategies by benefit/cost ratio
- 5.4 Short-list preferred energy reduction strategies
- 5.5 Prepare recommendation for improving energy usage
Energy/energy type
Energy/energy type includes:
operational heating and cooling
motive energy
lighting
waste energy
Theoretical use of energy
The amount of energy (work) required to move a mass or heat matter is a basic physics calculation. This is the theoretical use of energy. Anything used above this is waste (although in physics it may be referred to as inefficiency)
Energy intensity
Energy intensity includes:
required temperature, power and pressure, as relevant
Energy/energy type includes:
operational heating and cooling
motive energy
lighting
waste energy
Theoretical use of energy
The amount of energy (work) required to move a mass or heat matter is a basic physics calculation. This is the theoretical use of energy. Anything used above this is waste (although in physics it may be referred to as inefficiency)
Energy intensity
Energy intensity includes:
required temperature, power and pressure, as relevant
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to conduct an energy audit, including calculation of theoretical and actual use of energy and preparation of recommendations for energy use reduction.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently apply the skills covered in this unit of competency in new and different situations and contexts. Critical aspects of assessment and evidence include:
defining appropriate boundaries for the sustainability energy audit
conducting energy balance analyses for a site or value chain
identifying high energy use/waste units/areas
undertaking benefit/cost ratio analyses
ensuring improvement strategies proposed reflect stakeholder needs and regulatory environment.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment.
Assessment should emphasise a workplace context and procedures found in the candidate’s workplace.
This unit of competency may be assessed with other relevant units addressing sustainability at the enterprise level or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.
Method of assessment
In all cases, practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
The language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required to undertake the unit of competency in a work-like environment.
Guidance information for assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to conduct an energy audit, including calculation of theoretical and actual use of energy and preparation of recommendations for energy use reduction.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently apply the skills covered in this unit of competency in new and different situations and contexts. Critical aspects of assessment and evidence include:
defining appropriate boundaries for the sustainability energy audit
conducting energy balance analyses for a site or value chain
identifying high energy use/waste units/areas
undertaking benefit/cost ratio analyses
ensuring improvement strategies proposed reflect stakeholder needs and regulatory environment.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment.
Assessment should emphasise a workplace context and procedures found in the candidate’s workplace.
This unit of competency may be assessed with other relevant units addressing sustainability at the enterprise level or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.
Method of assessment
In all cases, practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
The language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required to undertake the unit of competency in a work-like environment.
Guidance information for assessment
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL12 | MSS015011 | Conduct a sustainability energy audit | Unit of competency |