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Review and implement energy efficiency in business operations

Review and implement energy efficiency in business operations

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBSMB410
State Code
AUJ13
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a structured review and analysis of data relating to energy use, and to plan for and implement energy efficiency in a small business or work area within a larger organisation.It applies to individuals who use analytical and problem-solving skills and take responsibility for adopting and promoting approaches to improve energy efficiency. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine ways to measure energy use
  • 1.1 Determine and rank in order of importance key drivers for improving energy efficiency in the business
  • 1.2 Identify types of energy used in the business and what energy is used for
  • 1.3 Decide what will be measured, and how
  • 1.4 Source and use technologies or tools to collate energy use measurements
  • 1.5 Source and seek advice of specialists if required, to assist with measuring and analysing energy use
2. Measure and analyse energy use
  • 2.1 Measure and record use of different types of energy used in the business
  • 2.2 Estimate use of energy where direct measurement is not possible
  • 2.3 Analyse energy use for trends, and compare with industry standards where appropriate
  • 2.4 Interpret data and advice provided by specialist advisors if used
3. Determine ways to improve energy efficiency
  • 3.1 Propose methods to improve energy efficiency based on analysis of energy use and related information
  • 3.2 Undertake a cost-benefit analysis of proposed methods to determine the business case for making changes
4. Develop an energy efficiency plan
  • 4.1 Identify energy efficiency improvements that can be implemented immediately, and those which require further consideration or are longer-term goals
  • 4.2 Prioritise energy efficiency improvements considering business opportunities and risks relating to managing energy use
  • 4.3 Develop a plan to show what will be done, and how and when, and document it following business requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG911 BSBSMB410A Review and implement energy efficiency in business operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCG32 BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures Unit of competency