  The
emphasis of this programme 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".
The aim is to enable the operational
manager to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the management of energy
resources by means of: - optimum tactical utilisation
of resources
- effective communications
- development
of the team as a coherent, mutually-supportive and motivated group of people who,
with the manager, share a common vision and purpose as to the nature of their
business
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 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 coveredby each Unit are indicated
in the panel at the start of each Unit. However, the Level 4 Diploma in Energy
Management 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 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. This
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