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Evidence Guide: BSBSMB410 - Review and implement energy efficiency in business operations

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BSBSMB410 - Review and implement energy efficiency in business operations

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Determine ways to measure energy use

  1. Determine and rank in order of importance key drivers for improving energy efficiency in the business
  2. Identify types of energy used in the business and what energy is used for
  3. Decide what will be measured, and how
  4. Source and use tools such as checklists and spreadsheets to collate energy use measurements
  5. Source and seek advice of specialists if required, to assist with measuring and analysing energy use
Determine and rank in order of importance key drivers for improving energy efficiency in the business

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

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Decide what will be measured, and how

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

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Source and seek advice of specialists if required, to assist with measuring and analysing energy use

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Measure and analyse energy use

  1. Measure and record use of different types of energy used in the business
  2. Estimate use of energy where direct measurement is not possible
  3. Analyse energy use for trends, and compare with industry standards where appropriate
  4. Interpret data and advice provided by specialist advisors if used
Measure and record use of different types of energy used in the business

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Estimate use of energy where direct measurement is not possible

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

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Interpret data and advice provided by specialist advisors if used

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Determine ways to improve energy efficiency

  1. Propose methods to improve energy efficiency based on analysis of energy use and related information
  2. Undertake a cost-benefit analysis of proposed methods to determine the business case for making changes
Propose methods to improve energy efficiency based on analysis of energy use and related information

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

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Develop an energy efficiency plan

  1. Identify energy efficiency improvements that can be implemented immediately, and those which require further consideration or are longer-term goals
  2. Prioritise energy efficiency improvements considering business opportunities and risks relating to managing energy use
  3. Develop a plan to show what will be done, and how and when, and document it following organisational requirements
Identify energy efficiency improvements that can be implemented immediately, and those which require further consideration or are longer-term goals

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

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

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Evidence of the ability to:

measure energy use, using at least two different tools or technologies

propose improvements and document a plan for energy efficiency based on analysis of data and information

use outcomes from a cost-benefit analysis to prioritise energy efficiency improvements

implement energy efficiency plan and make improvements

monitor and review 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

outline amount and type of energy used in the business

identify at least three different tools or technologies to monitor and measure energy use suitable for small business

summarise sources of information about energy efficiency and options specific to the business

describe key components of an implementation plan or business case for energy efficiency.