Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify engineering energy strategies for a building
- Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed, and control measures and workplace procedures are implemented in preparation for work
- Scope of engineering evaluation is determined from specifications of building, services, plant and machinery and in consultation with relevant person/s
- Advice is sought from work supervisor to ensure work is coordinated effectively with relevant person/s
- Tools, testing devices and materials needed to carry out work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
- Develop engineering strategies for energy reduction in a building
- Inspection, tests and measurements are carried out in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
- Energy use of building, services, plant and machinery is obtained and applied to the engineering evaluation process
- Energy evaluation tests are set up in accordance with inspection and test methods and workplace procedures
- Engineering strategies to reduce energy use without compromising occupancy standards are developed in accordance with energy management techniques and evaluation test results
- Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and effectively in accordance with the approval of relevant person/s
- Engineering evaluation is carried out without damage to systems, circuits, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
- Document and report engineering strategies for energy reduction in building
- Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
- Results of energy use evaluation and recommended engineering strategies and their criterion for energy reduction are documented in accordance with workplace procedures
- Engineering energy reduction report is completed and forwarded to relevant person/s