Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Key drivers may include:
anticipated carbon price, carbon tax or carbon trading scheme
financial: reduce energy and business operating costs
non-regulatory need, such as customer or supply chain requirements
regulatory or compliance need, including head office or franchise requirements
social, economic and environmental concerns:
triple bottom line
corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Types of energy may include:
electricity: non-renewable and renewable
fuel: biofuel, petrol, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), natural gas LPG, oil, and solid.
Energy use may include:
air conditioning
appliances, such as office and IT equipment
heating
lighting
production and service equipment and machinery
refrigeration
vehicles, car fleet and other forms of transportation
ventilation.
What and how it will be measured may include:
energy units:
electrical units - watts, amperes (amps), voltage (volts)
gas units - joules (kilojoule, megajoule, gigajoule)
financial
indicators of performance, such as customer feedback
quantity measurements:
fuel units - litres, cubic metre, and barrel
time measurement
estimations.
Cost-benefit analysis may include:
analysis of opportunities and risks, considering:
cost savings
customer satisfaction
marketing opportunities
new business opportunities
payback period
profit margins
short and long-term benefits
comparison of current costs with potential costs.
Business case may include:
discussion with decision makers
documented proposal
summary of financial information
whiteboard or visual management board analysis.
Energy-efficient improvements may include:
adopting energy-efficient equipment and technologies, such as:
LED lighting
variable speed electric motors
conducting a formal energy audit or assessment
energy trading
exploring energy efficiency schemes, subsidies, rebates and discounts
fuel conversions and fuel switching
implementing cogeneration or tri-generation energy solutions
installing energy monitoring devices or equipment
installing insulation
installing rooftop solar photovoltaic systems
installing timer switches
lighting upgrades
on-site electricity generation
optimising heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
replacing major equipment with energy-efficient alternatives
revising business practices and operational procedures
using renewable energy.
Opportunities and risks may include:
opportunities:
improved triple bottom line
marketing
new business
reduced costs
risks:
increasing costs
loss of opportunities
outdated equipment.
Energy efficiency plan may include:
budget document
business case or plan
checklists
team or section plan
visual management tools and items.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:

measure energy use, using at least two different tools
propose improvements and document a plan for energy efficiency based on the analysis of data and information
use outcomes from a cost-benefit analysis to prioritise energy-efficiency improvements
implement the energy efficiency plan and make improvements
monitor and review improvements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:

access to relevant documentation
candidate’s individual business need is used as the basis for assessment.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

portfolio of prioritised information relating to energy-efficiency options relevant to the business
oral or written questioning to assess:
knowledge of energy-efficiency options relevant to the candidate’s business
cost-benefit analysis
business case and implementation plan.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

BSBSMB404A Undertake small business planning
BSBSMB405B Monitor and manage small business operations
BSBSMB411A Manage specialist external advisory services.