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Improve energy efficiency in micro or small business operations

Improve energy efficiency in micro or small business operations

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBSMB308
State Code
AUJ51
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
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to improve energy efficiency in micro or small business operations, where energy efficiency improvements are readily apparent and easily made within existing budgets and business processes. It applies to individuals responsible for implementing change who use analytical skills to implement identified energy efficiency options.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine where energy savings can be made
  • 1.1 Identify types and sources of energy, and where energy is used in the business
  • 1.2 Review business documents to determine which energy uses are significant expenses for the business
  • 1.3 Collect information from a range of sources about energy saving options to identify areas for improvement
2. Evaluate options for saving energy
  • 2.1 Prepare a list of energy saving options that apply to the business
  • 2.2 Determine costs and benefits for the business that apply to each option
  • 2.3 Rank options according to costs and value of benefits to the business
3. Implement preferred options
  • 3.1 Decide which options to implement in the short term, and those which may be implemented in future
  • 3.2 Set specifications and parameters for preferred options to assist in determining if improvements have been made
  • 3.3 Plan how to implement preferred options
  • 3.4 Engage staff, and external specialist services where required, in implementing preferred options
4. Monitor outcomes of change
  • 4.1 Check options have been introduced to specifications
  • 4.2 Monitor costs to check whether savings have been made
  • 4.3 Gather information on other benefits to the micro or small business
  • 4.4 Determine if outcomes have been met and savings are ongoing
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG907 BSBSMB308A Improve energy efficiency in micro or small business operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCE81 BSBESB304 Determine resource requirements for new business ventures Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AVT8 BSB30315 Certificate III in Micro Business Operations Qualification