Environmental Awareness

LOs & Assessment Criteria

What you need to do

2.1 Different types and sources of energy

2.1.1 Identify different types of energy available in the UK

2.1.2 Describe the sources and uses of these different types of energy

2.1.3 Identify types of energy used in your organisation or department

2.2 Environmental costs

2.2.1 Describe the environmental costs of different types of energy usage

2.2.2 Explain the environmental impact of energy usage by your own organisation or department

2.3 Managing energy usage

2.3.1 Carry out an energy usage audit within your organisation or department

2.3.2.Identify measures to reduce energy usage in your organisation or department

2.3.3.Identify methods of encouraging staff compliance with energy management initiatives and
Staff to suggest new initiatives

Suggested Activities

Draw a chart describing your organisations energy system. Use the example given in the text and indicate types, uses, wastes and impacts for your own organisation. 2.1.1/2/3; 2.2.2

Carry out an energy audit and report on energy use for your organisation. Use the given DEFRA report table as a guide. 2.3.1

Choose one task from the list of things you can do now. 2.3.2
Discuss this choice with your work colleagues. Write a short report using the suggestions in the text 2.3.2/3

You may choose to carry out the suggested activity in Unit 8 Carbon Use to provide evidence of 2.1.3/2.3.1:
Measure different sources of energy and how they are used within your department / organisation 8.1.2/8.1.4

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