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Investigate energy management as a business issue

Investigate energy management as a business issue

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS405087
State Code
OBV32
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/02/2021
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
09/02/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify the business context for energy management, research the energy management framework and determine broad potential opportunities for a business.This unit applies to operational and technical specialists, managers or similar who use critical thinking and communication skills to research energy management. Energy management responsibilities may be part of a broader work role or a primary job role. In some cases, the individual may work as an external advisor.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify business context for energy management
  • 1.1 Identify how and where energy is used in the organisation and the impact on carbon emissions
  • 1.2 Determine key drivers of energy costs from business information
  • 1.3 Identify key energy market and technology trends that impact the organisation
  • 1.4 Identify the current policy and regulatory context for energy management
2. Research the energy management framework
  • 2.1 Review the current international standard for energy management and the key requirements of an energy management system
  • 2.2. Assess the potential impact and relevance of the standard for business operations and establish the current status of the organisation in relation to energy management
  • 2.3 Identify the relationship between energy management and other energy-related concepts and how this impacts operations
3. Determine relevance of energy management to the organisation
  • 3.1 Identify and distill key energy management information relevant to the organisation
  • 3.2 Use information to generate discussion about energy management opportunities
  • 3.3 Identify and document broad energy performance opportunities and risks of inaction
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