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EMANZ has a growing programme of providing training to improve understanding of energy management and efficiency and to build an increasing resource of skilled energy practitioners. An important component on the programme is to provide a means of recognising expertise by accrediting those who are able to demonstrate levels of energy management expertise. The means of achieving accreditation are outlined below. There are presently four different accreditations managed by EMANZ plus another under development:
Energy AuditorThe programme for accrediting energy auditors has been operating for about 10 years. Compressed Air Energy AuditorTraining and accreditation for those performing energy audits of compressed air systems was introduced in 2009. Energy Manager (Facilities)Facilities Management (FM) is a broad discipline which is now a recognised profession to the property industry, government bodies and public. The skills required by a successful FM professional are varied and often the efficient management of energy does not receive as much attention as EMANZ believes it should. Hence EMANZ is working with the Facilities Management Association of New Zealand (FMANZ) to raise awareness of facility related energy matters. FM Energy Manager Training course This 2 full day equivalent training course addresses Energy Management Fundamentals, Building Services and Using the BMS, Energy Efficient Fit out and Tenant Comfort, and Strategic Energy Management. Attendance at the course will not, in itself, result in any qualification or accreditation but is the first step in achieving accreditation as a ‘Facilities Management Energy Manager’. Accreditation To achieve accreditation as an Energy Manager (Facilities) a four step process is required to be followed. Step 1 – Full attendance at a FM Energy Efficiency training course conducted by EMANZ no more than 12 months before making application. Step 2 – Achieving a pass mark in an on-line FM Energy Efficiency examination. This exam will be based on the content of the EMANZ training course and will available from early 2011. Step 3 – Complete a facilities management related assignment (preferably for an actual work project and not just for accreditation) and submit a report for assessment. Report to be an energy management development or action plan, energy saving case study, project report, capex proposal, Board approval paper or other document which shows an adequate level of understanding and application of energy management principles to facilities management. The report is expected to be about 2,500 words in length (about 6 pages) and to include appropriate tables, graphs and illustrations. The report must be accompanied by the Competency Self Assessment form and a work history summary. Two referees’ declarations confirming the applicant’s level of skills is as stated and that the competency assessment is a true reflection of the work that they are performing are to be submitted directly to EMANZ. One referee ideally should be the applicant’s employer or senior manager. The subject and content of the proposed assignment is to be agreed with EMANZ prior to the undertaking of this project. The Guidance Document outlines the expected content of the report and controls to ensure that the output truly reflects an individual’s skills and experience. Step 4 – Review of submitted documentation by an EMANZ appointed assessor and acceptance for accreditation. Eligibility Applicants are expected to be working in the field of facilities management or providing FM services. Any individual who has an interest in facilities and energy management may apply for application as a FM Energy Manager and they do not need to be members of FMANZ or EMANZ however membership of one or both of these associations is recommended for the professional support and on-going education which they provide. Renewed accreditation Initial accreditation is for a period of five years. For reaccreditation for a further 5 years, the applicant will need to have achieved a minimum of twenty FMANZ and/or EMANZ Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours in each of the past 5 years and submit a work history summary showing that they have been applying their skills in managing energy in the facilities management sector. Documentation Commercial Buildings Energy SpecialistThis 5 full day equivalent training is focused on energy efficiency training specifically for engineers and technicians specialising in energy efficiency in commercial buildings. The course focuses on technologies and techniques aimed at improving energy use in commercial buildings. The objective of the training and accreditation to expand, broaden and recognize the skills of those who have chosen to specialize in the management of energy efficiency with a focus on commercial buildings. The course presently addresses three disciplines:
Although it is considered that a specialised knowledge in control systems is required to be a Commercial Building Energy Specialist, this discipline on its own, will not be available for individual accreditation. Attendance at the course will be recognised with a certificate of attendance and the gaining of credits towards the EMANZ CPD requirements. Attendance at the course will not, in itself, result in any qualification or accreditation but is the first step in achieving accreditation as a ‘Commercial Buildings Energy Specialist’. Eligibility It is expected that participants in this training course and applicants for accreditation will have significant skills and experience in the management or auditing of energy in the commercial building sector. It is likely that they will already be operating as a building services engineer, energy manager, auditor or consultant specialising in energy efficiency and will have a relevant tertiary qualification or be accredited as an Energy Manager (Facilities). An individual does not need to be a member of EMANZ however membership of this association is recommended for the professional support and on-going education which it provides. Accreditation There are two levels of accreditation as an Energy Specialist in the Commercial Buildings sector:
Note that it is hoped to add further modules as new disciplines are identified for accreditation. To achieve accreditation as either of the classes of specialist a four step process is required to be followed. A person accredited for an individual discipline may apply for expanded accreditation across three disciplines without being required to attend training or to sit the exam relating to their previously recognised disciple as long as that accreditation was achieved within the previous 3 years. Step 1 – Full attendance, no more than 24 months before making application, at a Commercial Buildings Energy Specialist training course conducted by EMANZ for the discipline/s for which application for accreditation is made. (See note 1.) Step 2 – Achieving a pass mark in the appropriate on-line Energy Specialist examination/s. These exams for individual disciplines will be based on the content of the EMANZ training course and will be available from early 2011. Step 3 – Submit report for assessment (preferably for an actual work project and not just for accreditation). Report to be an energy management plan, case study, project report, capex proposal, Board approval paper or other document which shows a specialist level of understanding and application of energy management principles in each of the selected discipline/s. The report must be accompanied by the Competency Self Assessment form and a work history summary. Two referees’ declarations confirming the applicant’s level of skills is as stated and that the competency assessment is a true reflection of the work that they are performing are to be submitted directly to EMANZ. One referee ideally should be the applicant’s employer or senior manager. The report is expected to be about 5,000 words in length (about 12 pages) per discipline and to include appropriate tables, graphs and illustrations. (See note 2.) The subject and content of the proposed assignment is to be agreed with EMANZ prior to the undertaking of this project. The Guidance Document outlines the expected content of the report and controls to ensure that the output truly reflects an individual’s skills and experience. Step 4 – Review of submitted documentation by an EMANZ appointed assessor and acceptance for accreditation. Notes:
Renewed accreditation Initial accreditation for each discipline is for a period of five years. For reaccreditation for a further 5 years, the applicant will need to have achieved a minimum number of twenty EMANZ Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours in each of the past 5 years and submit a work history summary showing that they have been applying their skills as an energy specialist in the commercial building sector. DocumentationInitial Application for Accreditation as an EMANZ Energy Manager – Forms Required
Additional Forms covering re-accreditation, complaints and appeals etc are as follows:
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