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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to monitor energy usage and provide basic solutions for energy reduction
  2. Undertake monitoring of energy usage and provide basic solutions for energy reduction
  3. Complete monitoring activities and provide and provide reports where necessary

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Evidence must show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and providing basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in domestic premises

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies

KSEKA

Concepts of renewable energy

Evidence shall show an understanding of concepts of renewable energy to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Nontechnical issues encompassing

current economic social environmental and political issues impact on a renewable energy technology

T Energy servicesdemand encompassing

terminology

energy power temperature symbols units

energy conversion and efficiency

domestic dwelling energy services and energy demand of individual appliance

energy efficient appliances

primary energy and end use energy

embodied energy

T Solar radiation resource encompassing

terminology

units symbols conversions

sun path diagrams

solar contour maps

solar window

T Solar thermal systems encompassing

terminology

components

applications

types of hot water systems

T Photovoltaic arrays encompassing

terminology

current voltage and power

modules types efficiency applications

IV curve

irradiance and temperature effects

array configurations

T Wind energy resource and technology encompassing

terminology units symbols

wind speed direction turbulence wind power

wind speed, direction, turbulence, wind
power,

vertical wind speed profile wind shear

local terrain roughness

isovent maps

measuring instruments

Wind Energy Conversion Systems WECS

terminology

characteristics

applications

T Microhydro resource and technology encompassing

terminology units symbols

flow rate head assessment

turbine types and applications

T Standalone power system configuration encompassing

basic configuration series systems

components functions efficiencies regulators inverters battery chargers generators

Evidence Required

This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria and the range statement of the unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit It must be used in conjunction with all parts of this unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the industrypreferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment In some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed

The critical safety issues inherent in working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial present a challenge for those determining competence Sources of evidence need to be rich in nature to minimise error in judgment

Activities associated with normal everyday work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met

Evidence for competence in this unit must be considered holistically Each element and associated performance criteria must be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEE Evidence must also comprise

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this must incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below

Provide basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in domestic premises as described in and including

A

Providing basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in domestic premises

B

Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items

Note

Successful completion of relevant vendor training may be used to contribute to evidence on which competency is deemed In these cases the alignment of outcomes of vendor training with performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence must be clearly identified

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions

Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit

These should be part of the formal learningassessment environment

Note

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to providing basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in domestic premises

Method of assessment

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines

Note

Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies This requires assessment in a structured environment which is intended primarily for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit


Range Statement

10) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

This unit must be demonstrated in relation to the provision of basic sustainable energy solutions for energy reduction in domestic premises in any of the following disciplines:

Appliances

Business equipment

Computers

Data Communications

Electrical

Electrical Machines

Electronics

Fire protection

Instrumentation

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Renewable / sustainable energy

Security technology

Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.