NZQA registered unit standard
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Title
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of energy audits and emerging
developments in energy efficiency
Level
5
Purpose
Credits
10
This unit standard is intended for use in the training and
assessment of electricians beyond trade level and covers the
knowledge required to analyse energy efficiency of industrial,
commercial, residential, and domestic installations.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
–
demonstrate knowledge of energy auditing and its
relationship to efficient use of energy in industrial,
commercial, residential, and domestic sites;
–
demonstrate knowledge of two emerging energy efficient
technology developments and their impact on the
electrotechnology industry and customers in general in
terms of energy usage;
–
prepare to conduct an energy audit on a significant
electrical installation; and
–
conduct and report on results and findings of an energy
audit on a significant electrical installation.
Classification
Electrical Engineering > Electrotechnology
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
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This unit standard has been developed for training and assessment off-job.
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References
Building Act 2004;
Consumer Guarantees Act 1993;
Electricity Act 1992;
Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010;
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000;
Fair Trading Act 1986;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Privacy Act 1993;
Resource Management Act 1991;
and all subsequent amendments and replacements.
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Definitions
Industry practice – those practices that competent practitioners within the industry
recognise as current industry best practice.
Significant electrical installation – an industrial, commercial, residential, or domestic
installation involving a minimum of: lighting and power subcircuits, main switchboard,
mains supply, and earthing system and that may require inspection by a registered
electrical inspector.
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All activities must comply with: any policies, procedures, and requirements of the
organisations involved; the standards of relevant professional bodies; and any
relevant legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
5
Data collection methods may include but are not limited to – surveys, automated data
collection, physical measurements.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of energy auditing and its relationship to efficient use of energy in
industrial, commercial, residential, and domestic sites.
Range
may include but is not limited to – lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, provision
of services, communication, processes.
Evidence of three is required.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Energy auditing is described in terms of purpose, procedure, and expected
outcomes.
Range
1.2
energy management, cost, productivity, profitability.
Audit benchmarks are described in relation to options, cost benefit, and capital
cost of improvements against future energy costs.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of two emerging energy efficient technology developments and
their impact on the electrotechnology industry and customers in general in terms of energy
usage.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The features of each development are described with reference to advantages,
disadvantages, and cost implications, and the sources of information are stated.
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2.2
Implications and impact of current developments relating to emerging energy
efficient technology developments are analysed and explained in accordance
with industry practice.
Range
2.3
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social, economic, environmental, political, infrastructural, product
quality, integrate with existing technology.
Evidence of four is required.
The objectives, functions, value, and practical applications of the selected
emerging energy efficient electrotechnology products or systems are evaluated
and described in accordance with industry practice.
Outcome 3
Prepare to conduct an energy audit on a significant electrical installation.
Evidence requirements
3.1
A plan to analyse energy efficiency is developed.
Range
purpose of analysis, nature and size of the sample, data
confidentiality, data security.
3.2
Access to data sources is established before data collection begins.
3.3
Calibration of measuring equipment matches the accuracy requirements of the
plan.
Outcome 4
Conduct and report on results and findings of an energy audit on a significant electrical
installation.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Energy audits are conducted in accordance with the plan and industry practice.
4.2
Data are collected in accordance with the requirements of the plan.
Range
requirements include but are not limited to – adherence to
sampling rate, timeframes, data collection methods, measuring
equipment, data relevance, data validity.
4.3
Methods selected for the storage and/or disposal of data conform to
confidentiality and security requirements.
4.4
Data are recorded in accordance with plan requirements.
Range
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requirements may include but are not limited to – recording
timeframe, completeness, legibility, accuracy, sustainability,
traceability, consistency, storage, accessibility.
Evidence of five is required.
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4.5
Results of calculations performed on the data are verified as correct and
meeting plan requirements, and are recorded in accordance with the plan.
4.6
Results and recommendations are reported to the customer in accordance with
the plan.
Planned review date
31 December 2014
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
19 June 2009
N/A
Rollover and
Revision
2
15 March 2012
N/A
Revision
3
15 January 2014
N/A
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
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