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BSBSMB308
Improve energy efficiency in micro or small business operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to improve energy efficiency in micro or small business operations, where energy efficiency improvements are readily apparent and easily made within existing budgets and business processes.

It applies to individuals responsible for implementing change who use analytical skills to implement identified energy efficiency options.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine where energy savings can be made

1.1 Identify types and sources of energy, and where energy is used in the business

1.2 Review business documents to determine which energy uses are significant expenses for the business

1.3 Collect information from a range of sources about energy saving options to identify areas for improvement

2. Evaluate options for saving energy

2.1 Prepare a list of energy saving options that apply to the business

2.2 Determine costs and benefits for the business that apply to each option

2.3 Rank options according to costs and value of benefits to the business

3. Implement preferred options

3.1 Decide which options to implement in the short term, and those which may be implemented in future

3.2 Set specifications and parameters for preferred options to assist in determining if improvements have been made

3.3 Plan how to implement preferred options

3.4 Engage staff, and external specialist services where required, in implementing preferred options

4. Monitor outcomes of change

4.1 Check options have been introduced to specifications

4.2 Monitor costs to check whether savings have been made

4.3 Gather information on other benefits to the micro or small business

4.4 Determine if outcomes have been met and savings are ongoing

Evidence of the ability to:

access and review information relating to energy efficiency savings for a business

compare costs and benefits to decide which energy efficiency option to choose

make energy efficiency changes, involving other people and advisors if needed

monitor energy efficiency improvements.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain key energy efficiency terms and concepts

discuss amount and type of energy used in the business

outline information sources on energy efficiency for micro or small business, and options specific to a particular business.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the Small Business field of work and include access to:

business equipment and resources

relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes

relevant workplace documentation and resources

case studies or where possible, real situations.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine where energy savings can be made

1.1 Identify types and sources of energy, and where energy is used in the business

1.2 Review business documents to determine which energy uses are significant expenses for the business

1.3 Collect information from a range of sources about energy saving options to identify areas for improvement

2. Evaluate options for saving energy

2.1 Prepare a list of energy saving options that apply to the business

2.2 Determine costs and benefits for the business that apply to each option

2.3 Rank options according to costs and value of benefits to the business

3. Implement preferred options

3.1 Decide which options to implement in the short term, and those which may be implemented in future

3.2 Set specifications and parameters for preferred options to assist in determining if improvements have been made

3.3 Plan how to implement preferred options

3.4 Engage staff, and external specialist services where required, in implementing preferred options

4. Monitor outcomes of change

4.1 Check options have been introduced to specifications

4.2 Monitor costs to check whether savings have been made

4.3 Gather information on other benefits to the micro or small business

4.4 Determine if outcomes have been met and savings are ongoing

Evidence of the ability to:

access and review information relating to energy efficiency savings for a business

compare costs and benefits to decide which energy efficiency option to choose

make energy efficiency changes, involving other people and advisors if needed

monitor energy efficiency improvements.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain key energy efficiency terms and concepts

discuss amount and type of energy used in the business

outline information sources on energy efficiency for micro or small business, and options specific to a particular business.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the Small Business field of work and include access to:

business equipment and resources

relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes

relevant workplace documentation and resources

case studies or where possible, real situations.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify types and sources of energy, and where energy is used in the business 
Review business documents to determine which energy uses are significant expenses for the business 
Collect information from a range of sources about energy saving options to identify areas for improvement 
Prepare a list of energy saving options that apply to the business 
Determine costs and benefits for the business that apply to each option 
Rank options according to costs and value of benefits to the business 
Decide which options to implemented in the short term, and those which may be implemented in future 
Set specifications and parameters for preferred options to assist in determining if improvements have been made 
Plan how to implement preferred options 
Engage staff, and external specialist services where required, in implementing preferred options 
Check options have been introduced to specifications 
Monitor costs to check whether savings have been made 
Gather information on other benefits to the micro or small business 
Determine if outcomes have been met and savings are ongoing 

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