MSS015040 — Conduct a sustainability energy audit

1 Identify all sources and uses of energy in process

• 1.1Identify all sources of energy external to the site
• 1.2Identify all sources of energy within the site
• 1.3Consult with technical, operational and other relevant stakeholders to identify all uses of energy, energy type and intensity required by plant and/or equipment within process

2 Calculate theoretical use of energy

• 2.1Calculate theoretical net use of energy by type and intensity for plant and/or equipment
• 2.2Calculate overall energy balance for process
• 2.3Evaluate the need for energy consumption by process compared to alternative processes, plant and/or equipment

3 Measure actual use of energy

• 3.1Determine actual net energy use for overall process
• 3.2Determine actual net energy use for plant and/or equipment within process
• 3.3Calculate difference between theoretical and actual energy use by plant and/or equipment and overall process
• 3.4Identify actual energy type used by plant and/or equipment

4 Develop strategies to improve energy usage

• 4.1Rank plant and/or equipment by difference between theoretical and actual energy use
• 4.2Rank plant and/or equipment by actual energy use
• 4.3Identify plant and/or equipment using higher intensity energy than required
• 4.4Develop strategies to reduce energy consumption and/or use lower intensity energy

5 Prepare recommendation/s for improved energy usage

• 5.1Consult with stakeholders to confirm or amend strategies
• 5.2Identify any regulatory or other requirements that impact energy usage and amend strategies as needed to address requirements
• 5.3Rank strategies by benefit/cost ratio
• 5.4Short-list preferred energy reduction strategies
• 5.5Prepare recommendation/s according to procedures and requirements for approval

What does an assessment tool for MSS015040 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSS015040 needs to address all 32 unit components: 5 elements with 19 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 7 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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