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

MEM23148A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop energy management solutions

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEM23148A - Develop energy management solutions
Description This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop energy management solutions. This includes performing a complete energy audit of a large commercial or industrial building and making recommendations on reducing energy usage.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit applies to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) technicians who are required to investigate, advise and report on energy management solutions. As part of this work the technician may be required to conduct complete energy audits and model and validate solutions to improve energy use.
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 engineeringMEM23142A Apply psychrometric processes and system performanceMEM23143A Apply energy management principlesMEM23154A Analyse and service heating, ventilation, airconditioning and refrigeration control systems
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: Prepare for an energy audit
  • Obtain and implement work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for a given work area
  • Determine procedure for completing an effective building energy audit
  • Collect data from building distribution diagrams and metering equipment
  • Ensure appropriate test equipment is maintained and is used correctly
  • Consult with appropriate personnel are to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others
  • Obtain equipment and resources needed for the task in accordance with enterprise procedures
       


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 as specified in the performance criteria and range

demonstrate essential knowledge and skills to carry out an energy audit of a building

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

demonstrate ability to develop performance energy management solutions using simulation software and make predictive reports. Competency must be demonstrated for different building sites.

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

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

Required skills include:

monitoring data of a building management system (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

applying methods of energy conservation

applying testing and data collection procedures

determining electrical load control

operating HVAC/R system control settings

working in teams and with others

communicating technical and procedural requirements to others

dealing effectively with unexpected situations

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

energy usage within a multi-storey building, including major energy consuming plant

criteria for determining selection and relevance of data for energy audits

energy auditing process

implementing energy management procedures for a building

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

contemporary methods in best practice in managing energy usage

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

Resources

Resources may include:

energy management software

data from suitable building energy management systems

seasonal variation data

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

Equipment

Equipment may include:

computer workstation and software, either stand alone or networked

test apparatus

appropriate tools of trade, equipment and materials

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 
Determine procedure for completing an effective building energy audit 
Collect data from building distribution diagrams and metering equipment 
Ensure appropriate test equipment is maintained and is used correctly 
Consult with appropriate personnel are to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others 
Obtain equipment and resources needed for the task in accordance with enterprise procedures 

Forms

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