Unit Award Scheme

73365 UNDERSTANDING ENERGY COSTS AND SAVINGS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
experienced
1	participating in a quiz to see the savings that can be made through insulating the home	Trainer completed checklist
2	participating in an activity which identifies the wattage used by specific items in the home	Trainer completed checklist
acquired an understanding of
3	how much money can be saved in the home, through at least three energy saving behavioural changes	Trainer completed itemised checklist
4	what a healthy temperature is in the home	Trainer completed checklist
5	how at least three aids can help save energy in the home	Trainer completed itemised checklist
6	what the European Union Energy Label looks like and that it rates energy consuming products from A to G, A being the most efficient and G being the least efficient	Trainer completed checklist
7	what a tariff is and the benefits of changing tariff in terms of the money savings that can be made	Trainer completed checklist
8	at least one advantage and at least one disadvantage of changing suppliers in terms of the money savings that can be made	Trainer completed itemised checklist
9	the importance of regularly reading gas and electric meters and checking utility bill readings	Trainer completed itemised checklist
demonstrated the ability to
10	read a utility bill to identify at least five key components.	Trainer completed checklist

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 26 September 2011Level - Entry Level