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In consultation with their External Verifier, Institute
Approved Centres are encouraged to design a combination of assessment methods
and an assessment strategy that are appropriate for candidates and enable them
to meet the criteria.
In addition to written work of approximately 2,500 words
for each of the ‘knowledge’ Units (DEM41-49), candidates are required
to complete a project (of approximately 5,000 words) and to present their findings
and recommendations. The requirements are shown in Unit DEM 40.
- 20 hours - Control of Quality,
Safety and Outputs
- 30 hours - Development of
Personal Management Style
- 30 hours - Develop
Teams and Individuals to Enhance Performance
- 20
hours - Facilitate Meetings
- 30 hours - Identify
Scope for Improvement; Development and Implementation of Energy Policies; Promote
Energy Efficiency
- 30 hours - Monitor, Evaluate
and Identify Improvements to Energy Efficiency; Development of Energy Efficient
Practices
- 20 hours - Systems Development and
Implementation which Measure Energy Usage in Support of Improving Energy Efficiency
- 20 hours - Market Conditions for Supplies and the
Management of Continuous Improvement
- 20 hours
- Determine Effective Use of Resources
+ Overarching Project
TOTAL
HOURS: 220 |
Assessment Criteria are provided at the end of each Unit.
Candidates are required to demonstrate that they have met these criteria in order
to gain the Institute Award.
The main purpose of the
Assessment Criteria is to provide consistency and hence to maintain credibility.
The Assessment Criteria are designed to inform Approved Centres of WHAT to assess,
not HOW to assess.
The first nine Units of the Institute Diploma
in Energy Management qualification are derived from the knowledge
specifications of the MCI level 4 standards for Managing Energy
and cover the 6 mandatory and 10 optional units. The units
covered by each Unit are indicated in the panel at the start
of each Unit. However, the Level 4 Diploma in Energy Management
qualification is awarded only on the basis of assessment which
conforms to the Assessment Criteria as defined in this Guide.
Assessment of knowledge contributing to the award of an NVQ/SVQ
will not necessarily meet these criteria.
Whilst some Units in this management qualification Diploma
are similar to those within other Institute qualifications,
these Units have been contextualised for energy management.
Whilst the use
of work-related evidence, to meet the Assessment Criteria, is to be encouraged,
the unavailability of this source is not a barrier to success for those who cannot
acquire it, e.g. people who are unemployed or seeking a career change. | 
The
emphasis of this Management Qualification is on the tactical
aspects of energy management. The programme is designed for
the hands-on manager who has the authority and personal skills
to direct operations and to contribute towards organisational
strategy. It is equally valuable for the person who aspires
to such a role. In the syllabuses that follow, the role is
described as "the manager" while the members of
staff who report to the candidate are described as "team
members" or "personnel". 
