Review and implement energy efficiency in business operations

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver BSBSMB410A, 'Review and implement energy efficiency in business operations'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Review and implement energy efficiency in business operations' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine ways to measure energy use

1.1 Determine and rank in order of importance the key drivers for improving energy efficiency in the business

1.2 Identify types of energy that are used in the business and what the energy is used for

1.3 Decide what will be measured and how it will be measured

1.4 Source and use tools such as checklists and spreadsheets to collate the energy use measurements

1.5 Source and seek the advice of specialist advisors if required to assist with measuring and analysing energy use

2. Measure and analyse energy use

2.1 Measure and record the use of the different types of energy used in the business

2.2 Estimate the use of energy where direct measurement is not possible

2.3 Analyse energy use for trends, and compare with industry standards where appropriate

2.4 Interpret data and advice provided by specialist advisors if used

3. Determine ways to improve energy efficiency

3.1 Propose methods to improve energy efficiency based on analysis of energy use and related information

3.2 Undertake a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed methods to determine the business case for making changes

4. Develop an energy efficiency plan

4.1 Identify energy-efficiency improvements that can be implemented immediately, and those which require further consideration or are longer-term goals

4.2 Prioritise energy-efficiency improvements considering business opportunities and risks relating to managing energy use

4.3 Develop a plan to show what will be done, and how and when, and document it following organisational requirements

5. Implement the energy efficiency plan

5.1 Communicate the energy efficiency plan and requirements to staff to engage them in implementing the energy-efficiency improvements

5.2 Seek suggestions and feedback from staff

5.3 Implement the changes to improve energy efficiency

5.4 Monitor implementation; make adjustments to practices, resources and training as required; and measure improvements