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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Analyse energy use
  2. Develop energy conservation plans
  3. Develop energy trading plans
  4. Investigate alternative sources of energy
  5. Develop plans for more efficient energy use
  6. Implement selected plans

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this training package

Overview of assessment requirements

The person will be able to analyse the energy use of anyall parts of the process and determine if there are more efficientcheaper ways of achieving the same result

What critical aspects of evidence are required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of analyses of energy consumed and improvements made should be available

In what context should assessment occur

Assessment needs to be conducted in an organisation where energy is a significant cost component or by project simulation or case study

Are there any other units which could or should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit

This unit is related to

MSACMTA Use sustainable energy practices which covers the individual application level and

MSACMT270A Use sustainable energy practices - which covers the individual application level, and

MSACMTA Develop and manage sustainable environmental practices which covers general environmental practices

MSACMT671A Develop and manage sustainable environmental practices - which covers general environmental practices.

What method of assessment should apply

Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole as defined by the Elements Performance Criteria skills and knowledge A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment

Assessors should gather sufficient fair valid reliable authentic and current evidence from a range of sources Sources of evidence may include direct observation reports from supervisors peers and colleagues project work samples organisation records and questioning Assessment should not require language literacy or numeracy skills beyond those required for the unit

The assessee will have access to all techniques procedures information resources and aids which would normally be available in the workplace

The method of assessment should be discussed and agreed with the assessee prior to the commencement of the assessment

What evidence is required for demonstration of consistent performance

If evidence is from a major project to improve energy efficiency then it may provide sufficient evidence If evidence is from a number of minor improvements to energy then a range of such improvements will be needed to provide sufficient evidence

Range Statement

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.

Waste

Waste (also known as muda in the Toyota Production System and its derivatives) is any activity which does not contribute to customer benefit/features in the product.

Within manufacturing, categories of waste include:

excess production and early production

delays

movement and transport

poor process design

inventory

inefficient performance of a process

making defective items.

Waste for this unit may include activities which do not yield any benefit to the organisation or any benefit to the organisations customers.

Necessary waste

Necessary waste is any activity or cost which does not contribute directly to customer benefit/feature in the product, and which cannot be avoided (eg regulatory compliance and fixed costs). Necessary waste cannot be eliminated but should be managed.

Unnecessary waste

Unnecessary waste is any activity or cost which does not contribute directly to customer benefit/features in the product and can be avoided. Unnecessary waste should be eliminated as quickly as practical.

Energy

Energy is used to mean all sources of energy used by the process be it electricity, gas or mobile transport fuel. The uses of the energy will also be potentially wide and include heating and cooling, moving materials (including pumps and conveyors), modifying materials (including cutting, forming, weaving, knitting, reacting, moulding, extruding, mixing), generating pressure/vacuum or providing motive power for equipment and transport.