The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with an understanding of the energy efficiency and the energy auditing field using Building Rating System (BRS). They will perform an energy audit and develop an audit report using performance rating from the BRS tool.

Mandatory Units

Optional Units

• Development of an Energy Audit or Simulation Report and Financial Analysis
• Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Measures and Controls, Concepts, Background, Systems, Frameworks and Tools Optional Units

• Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Measures and Controls, Concepts,Background, Systems, Frameworks and Tools
• Energy Efficiency in Industry: Measures and Controls, Concepts,Background, Systems, Frameworks and Tools

Learning Outcomes

• Understand energy efficiency and local energy trends
• Understand the use and function of a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and the cooling system
• Understand electric power systems and motors and how to optimize their energy use
• Interpret the importance of lighting systems and how to optimise for energy efficiency
• Understand the concept of Energy Services Company (ESCO) & Energy Performance Contracting (EPC)
• Understand energy audits
• Understand energy audit report development
• Gain familiarity with financial analysis techniques

Building Pathway

• Understand building envelope
• Understand water consumption measures
• Understand water heating systems
• Understand renewable electricity integration
• Become familiar with Building Energy Performance Rating tool and other software

Industrial Pathway

The qualification is delivered via Instructor-Led live presentations and tutorials to guide your online distance learning.

Assessment and verification

The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.

Entry Requirement

A degree from a university or college in chemical, mechanical, civil, electrical, or architectural engineering
• In the last year of a degree from a university or college in chemical, mechanical, civil, electrical, or architectural engineering

Progression

Achievement of one of these qualifications confirms the learner has gained the knowledge and skills required to:

Progress directly into employment. Progress into further learning at a higher level.