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Manage utilities and energy for a production process

Manage utilities and energy for a production process

Unit of competency
National Code
FDFTEC5002A
State Code
D4750
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2014
Field of Education
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Original Release Date
08/08/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to monitor, conserve and control costs of utility and energy supply to a production process.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess utility and energy requirements
  • 1.1. Energy and utility requirements for a given production facility are estimated
  • 1.2. Estimates of requirements take account of historical patterns of use and forecast production volumes
2. Identify suppliers of energy and utilities
  • 2.1. Existing and potential suppliers of energy and utilities are identified
  • 2.2. Environmental costs and benefits associated with supply are identified and considered in supply criteria
  • 2.3. Criteria for selection of suppliers is established and applied
  • 2.4. Suppliers capable of meeting supply criteria are selected
  • 2.5. Contingency procedures are reviewed or developed in the event of failure of supply
3. Monitor energy and utility use against budget
  • 3.1. Use of energy and utilities is measured and recorded
  • 3.2. Usage patterns are analysed against performance standards and budget allocations
  • 3.3. Cost-effective options for balancing the scheduling requirements for production with containment of energy and utility costs are identified, assessed and implemented within level of responsibility
4. Contribute to the more efficient use of energy and utilities
  • 4.1. Energy and utility losses or sources of waste are identified
  • 4.2. Opportunities to improve efficient energy/utility application are identified, investigated and reported
  • 4.3. Consultative mechanisms are established and/or reviewed to support continuous improvement and communicate information on energy and utility efficiency and related procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Policies and procedures
Use of utilities and energy supplies and related work processes are consistent with company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements, and industrial awards and agreements and takes account of occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental impact
Utility and energy for a production facility
Utility and energy for a production facility refers to:
gas
power
water
steam
airconditioning
other utilities as appropriate to a production facility
Supply options
Supply options include:
internal supply of utilities, such as steam and air conditioning as well as external supply
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 one's 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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W6652 FDFTECUTE5A Manage utilities and energy for a production process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAM24 FBPTEC5002 Manage utilities and energy for a production process Unit of competency