Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
1 ) 1 .1 ) Descriptor |
This competency standard unit covers designing and developing methods to reduce the energy use without compromising occupancy standards in new buildings and structures. The unit encompasses working safely, setting up and conducting evaluation measurements, predicting energy use from plans and specifications and designing and documenting strategies to effectively reduce energy use in the completed installation. It draws on some multi-disciplinary skills. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
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This competency standards unit is intended for competency development entry-level employment based programs incorporated in approved contracts of training. It is intended to apply to any formal recognition for this standard at the aligned AQF 5 level or higher. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
1 .2 ) License to practice |
The skills and knowledge described in this unit do not require a licence to practice in the work place. However practice in this unit is subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safe and contracts of training such as new apprenticeships and the like. |
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite Unit (s ) |
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2 .1 ) Competencies |
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Granting competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed. UEENEEK032B Develop strategies to address sustainability issues For the full prerequisite chain details for this unit please refer to Table 2 in Volume 1, Part 2 |
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
3 ) The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
6 ) Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Prepare to design energy management techniques for electrical installations in buildings |
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OHS procedures for a given work area are obtained and understood. |
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Established OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed. |
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The extent of the electrical design is determined from specifications of building and its services, plant and machinery and discussion with appropriate personnel. |
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Advice is sought from allied trade's areas (e.g. air conditioning) on required energy usage and system design. |
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Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others. |
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Tools, testing devices, and materials needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety. |
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Design energy management techniques for electrical installations in buildings |
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OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. |
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Tests and measurements are carried out in strict accordance with OHS requirements safety procedures. |
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In-depth knowledge of the energy use of building services, plant and machinery is applied to the design process |
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Energy evaluation tests are set up in accordance with established test methods and procedures for each particular parameter under scrutiny. |
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Strategies to reduce energy use without compromising occupancy standards are developed from knowledge of energy management and evaluation test results. |
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Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person. |
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2.7 |
Design and evaluation is carried out without unnecessary damage to systems, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices. |
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Design energy management techniques for electrical installations in buildings |
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OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed. |
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Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures. |
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Results of design and recommended strategies and their criterion for energy reduction are documented in accordance with established procedures. |
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Plans, wiring diagrams and specifications are forwarded to appropriate persons. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
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7 ) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
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Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and designing energy management controls for electrical installations in buildings. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. The extent of the essential knowledge and skills required is given Volume 2 Part 2, Clauses: |
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2.16.13 |
Building management systems |
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2.20.12 |
Energy efficient building design |
Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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9 ) This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit of competency and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria and the range statement of the unit of competency and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines. The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Competency Standard Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of this unit and, performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package. |
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Overview of Assessment |
9 .1 ) Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the Industry's preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accord with Industry and, Regulatory policy in this regard. Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed. The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Hence, sources of evidence need to be 'rich' in nature so as to minimise error in judgment. Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its 'richness'. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practiced. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package. |
Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
9 .2 ) Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met. |
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The evidence on which competency in this unit is based shall be considered holistically for each element on at least two occasions comprising:
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Determining the extent of the design |
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Setting up and conducting appropriate examinations and tests. |
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Reporting evaluation including recommendation for improving energy efficiency |
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Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
9 .3 ) This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:
Resources required to assess this unit are listed above in Context of assessment', which should also be used in the formal learning/assessment environment. Note: |
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The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to designing energy management controls for electrical installations in buildings. |
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Method of assessment |
9 .4 ) This competency standard unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 "Assessment Guidelines". Note: |
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Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units |
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There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
8 ) This relates to the unit of competency as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance. |
This competency standard unit shall be demonstrated in relation to designing energy management controls for electrical installations in buildings on at least two buildings each used for a different purpose. |
Generic terms are used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range of Variables in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1. |
Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Custom Content Section
2 .2 ) Literacy and numeracy skills Participants are best equipped to achieve this unit if they have reading, writing and maths skills indicated by the following scales. Description of each scale is given in Volume 2, Part 3 "Literacy and Numeracy" |
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Reading |
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Writing |
5 |
Maths |
5 |
Competency Field
Competency Field |
5 ) |
Renewable and Sustainable Energy |