Required skills

Ability to

map the uses of energy and utilities in production across the production site including identifying patterns of usage volume and spread of load

identify the units of measurement used to quantify energy and utilities

identify methods used to measure usage rates of energy and utilities including physical measurement instruments such as meters and measurement techniques used to track inputs to and outputs of a process

analyse historical data and saleproduction forecasts to project energy and utility requirements for a given production system over a fixed period

identify supplier criteria such as cost and capacity

identify costs of supply including tariffs and charges and peak demandcost periods

identify and evaluate opportunities to spread supplier load and risk by use of multiple suppliers andor cogeneration

establish contingency plans and procedures in the event of supply failure taking into account food safety issues

identify common methods and equipment for generating utilities for use onsite such as steam generation and other utilities as appropriate for a given production facility

where boilers are operated onsite identify relevant licensing requirements to be met by operators as appropriate to boiler types and relevant issuing authority

given existing energy and utility supply arrangements determine the most efficient scheduling of production to meet the dual objectives of production outcomes and efficient energyutility use

monitor energy and utility usage rates of a given production facility and identify variances against budgetplan

identify factors that affect the efficient use of energy and utilities such as

features of processsystem configuration and design that conserve andor recycle energy and utilities such as steam heat and water

poor maintenance which can result in losses such as steam glycol or ammonia leaks etc

procedures for shutting down plant and equipment eg equipment left running during breaks

procedures for conserving resources not directly related to the process such as lighting and airconditioning

assess the impact of these factors on energy and utility utilisation for a given production facility and identify opportunities to improve efficiency

based on investigations develop improvement proposals this may be undertaken with input from relevant technical specialists

assess andor develop procedures to support efficient energy and utility utilisation this measure of efficiency needs to take account of impact on process equipment health and safety and food safety

establish andor utilise consultative arrangements to canvass input on energy and utility efficiency including input on waste identification and reduction and options for improved efficiency

communicate information on changes to workplace systems and procedures to support improvements

use communication skills to interpret and complete work information to support operations of work team or area

demonstrate and support cooperative work practices within a culturally diverse workforce

Required knowledge

Knowledge of

uses of energy and utilities in production and units of measurement used to quantify energy and utilities

methods used to measure usage rates

elements of costs associated with supply, including tariffs and charges

licensing requirements to be met by operators as appropriate to boiler types and relevant issuing authority

factors that affect the efficient use of energy and utilities

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

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to

determine utility requirements and assess current practices

establish supply options and conduct analysis to determine most efficient arrangements

monitor and evaluate utility usage against targets and identify wastage or losses

identify and assess opportunities for improving energy efficiencies

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

company information on energy and resource utilisation

details of contractual arrangements with suppliers

production scheduling requirements and systems

energy and resource utilisation information recording systems requirements and procedures

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in ones performance competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and where possible over a number of assessment activities

Policies and procedures

Utility and energy for a production facility

Supply options