Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to develop strategies for effective energy reduction in buildings.
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work
- The extent of evaluation is determined from specifications of building(s) and services, plant and machinery and discussed with appropriate personnel
- Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others
- Tools, testing devices, and materials needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
- Develop strategies for effective energy reduction in buildings.
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed
- Tests and measurements are carried out in strict accordance with OHS requirements safety procedures
- In-depth knowledge of the energy use of building services, plant and machinery is applied to the evaluation process
- Energy evaluation tests are set up in accordance with established test methods and procedures for each particular parameter under scrutiny
- Strategies to reduce energy use with compromising occupancy standards are developed from knowledge of energy management and evaluation test results.
- Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person
- Evaluation is carried out without damage to systems, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices
- Document and report strategies for effective energy reduction in buildings
- OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed
- Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures
- Results of energy use evaluation and recommended strategies and their criterion for energy reduction are documented in accordance with established procedures
- Energy reduction report is forwarded to appropriate persons