Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 2.0. Version created to clarify intent of unit |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a structured review and analysis of data relating to energy use, and to plan for and implement energy efficiency in a small business or work area within a larger organisation.
It applies to individuals who use analytical and problem-solving skills and take responsibility for adopting and promoting approaches to improve energy efficiency.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Management and Leadership – Small and Micro Business
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Determine ways to measure energy use |
1.1 Determine and rank in order of importance key drivers for improving energy efficiency in the business 1.2 Identify types of energy used in the business and what energy is used for 1.3 Decide what will be measured, and how 1.4 Source and use technologies or tools to collate energy use measurements 1.5 Source and seek advice of specialists if required, to assist with measuring and analysing energy use |
2. Measure and analyse energy use |
2.1 Measure and record use of different types of energy used in the business 2.2 Estimate 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 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 business requirements |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2 |
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Writing |
1.1, 1.4, 3.1, 4.3 |
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Numeracy |
2.1, 2.2, 3.2 |
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Oral communication |
1.5, 2.4 |
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Navigate the world of work |
4.3 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.4, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBSMB410 Review and implement energy efficiency in business operations Release 2 |
BSBSMB410 Review and implement energy efficiency in business operations Release 1 |
Updated to clarify intent |
Equivalent unit |
Links
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