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Apply energy management principles

Apply energy management principles

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM23143
State Code
OEW77
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030703 - Industrial Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to determine an implementation strategy for an energy management program for monitoring, fault-finding and managing a building management system (BMS).It applies to technicians in organisations designing, manufacturing, installing, servicing or maintaining heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment who are required to determine or audit energy management procedures for a building.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine energy sources used in HVACR and their primary function in building energy management programs
  • 1.1 Obtain and implement work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements for the work area
  • 1.2 Identify passive energy characteristics in the building design and predict their impact on energy management
  • 1.3 Identify common energy sources, their standard units and local supply authorities, and evaluate for safe usage
  • 1.4 Establish the operating functions of all principal hardware components in a BMS
  • 1.5 Identify energy requirements for major system components operating within their normal range
  • 1.6 Consult with appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others
2. Monitor a building management system
  • 2.1 Check and monitor equipment status using energy management functions and data from BMS
  • 2.2 Use BMS software to access, monitor and control system components
  • 2.3 Check status of monitored BMS for compliance with specified normal operating parameters and environmental requirements
  • 2.4 Predict the annual consumption of major system components
  • 2.5 Consult on any contingencies and unexpected situations and take appropriate action based on specifications, codes and standards, and organisational procedures
3. Conduct an energy audit for a building
  • 3.1 Determine objectives of a HVACR maintenance management system
  • 3.2 Evaluate energy costs and tariffs for local supply authorities
  • 3.3 Determine methodology for the auditing process, including data gathering techniques
  • 3.4 Prepare appropriate energy audit documentation and implementation strategy for an energy management program in a multi-storey building
4. Plan efficient energy management operations
  • 4.1 Incorporate requirements of an energy efficient plant control system into building operation procedures, including suitable contingency and suitable risk management procedures
  • 4.2 Compile plant operating annual reporting timetable
  • 4.3 Advise on staff awareness-raising policy for energy conservation in a multi-storey building
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE956 MEM23143A Apply energy management principles Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIW7 MEM50222 Diploma of Engineering - Technical Qualification