Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MEM23143A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply energy management principles

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEM23143A - Apply energy management principles
Description This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to determine an implementation strategy for an energy management program for the purpose of monitoring, fault-finding and managing a building management system (BMS).
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit applies to technicians in enterprises designing, manufacturing, installing, servicing or maintaining heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) equipment who are required to determine or audit energy management procedures for a building. The unit assumes that the building has a BMS.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites MEM23004A Apply technical mathematics MEM23006A Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine energy sources used in HVAC/R and their primary function in building energy management programs
  • Obtain and implement work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for a given work area
  • Identify passive energy characteristics in the building design and predict their impact on energy management
  • Identify common energy sources, their standard units and local supply authorities and evaluate for safe usage
  • Establish the operating functions of all principle hardware components in a BMS
  • Identify energy requirements for major system components operating within their normal range
  • Consult with appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

implement WHS workplace procedures and practices, including the use of risk control measures

demonstrate essential knowledge and skills as described in this unit

demonstrate competency within a timeframe typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment

demonstrate the ability to apply energy management principles, monitor building management systems, conduct energy audits and plan efficient energy management operations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Required skills include:

monitoring data of a BMS

implementing energy management procedures for a building

planning and conducting an energy audit

using relevant software tools effectively

interpreting drawings and specifications

communicating effectively with others

working in teams with others

communicating technical and procedural requirements to others

dealing effectively with unexpected situations

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

units of measure, characteristics and supply for common energy sources

typical energy sources, characteristics and uses

energy usage within a multi-storey building

energy auditing process

system operation for energy efficiency and relevant standards

implementing energy management procedures for a building

BMS attributes, such as functions, hardware, inputs and outputs

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.

WHS requirements

WHS requirements include:

legislation

protective equipment

material safety management systems

hazardous substances and dangerous goods code

local safe operation procedures

awards provisions

Environmental requirements

Environmental requirements include:

relevant legislation, regulations and codes

correct handling and disposal of liquid and solid waste

elimination or minimisation of gas, fume, vapour and smoke emissions, including fugitive emissions

dust elimination, minimisation and control

minimisation of energy and water use

elimination or control of excessive noise

use and recycling of refrigerants

Appropriate personnel

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisor

leading hand

foreman

manager

engineer

technician

trainer

mentor

team member

customer

client

Common energy sources

Common energy sources include:

electricity

steam

hot water

high temperature hot water

natural gas

liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)

solar

waste heat

petrol

diesel

Enterprise procedures

Enterprise procedures may include:

the use of tools and equipment

instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications

operational procedures

industry standards

Energy management

Energy management may include:

night cycles

optimum stop/start

time and event programs

night purge

outside air percentage control

enthalpy

power demand control

duty cycle

presence detection

lighting control

Auditing process

Auditing process may include:

energy costs and tariffs

energy consumption

predicting future costs

plotting consumption trends

historical data

collecting information using surveys

comparisons of actual to recorded usage

energy balance

instrumentation

BMS

estimating savings potential

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain and implement work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for a given work area 
Identify passive energy characteristics in the building design and predict their impact on energy management 
Identify common energy sources, their standard units and local supply authorities and evaluate for safe usage 
Establish the operating functions of all principle hardware components in a BMS 
Identify energy requirements for major system components operating within their normal range 
Consult with appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others 

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