Overview

Improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprints and energy costs is a priority for many organisations. An Energy Management System (EnMS) can play a lead role in achieving these aims. An EnMS is a process for continually improving energy performance. Suitable for all organisations, whatever the size or sector, it is particularly beneficial in organisations operating energy intensive processes. This module prepares the graduate for managing energy in industry according to the energy management standard (i.e. ISO 50001). Tools and methodologies for energy management will be presented along side case studies.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should be over 21 years and a Level 7 qualification or equivalent is required. Applications can be considered using Recognition of Prior Learning.

What you will Learn

• Importance of energy management
• Need for energy management in organisations
• Principles of energy production
• Roots of Energy Management planning
• Evolution of energy management for organisations, conceptual and technical
• Energy Management Case-Studies
• Current energy landscape, policy and regulation in Ireland
• Energy generation, distribution and use in Ireland
• Energy Management System (EnMS) principles and process
• ISO 50001 overview, conducting energy audits
• Creating energy budgets
• Assessing ISO 50001 requirements

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and assess the importance of energy management at both an organisational, local, national and global level
2. Examine the conceptual and technical foundations of energy management for industrial and commercial environments
3. Classify and appraise existing methods for the generation, distribution and use of energy within industrial and commercial environments
4. Develop and implement an energy management plan for organisations embedding best practice energy management in day-to-day operations of industrial and commercial environments
5. Report on student’s organisations’ requirements for compliance with energy efficiency and emission reduction obligations
6. Apply the knowledge developed during the module to a project-based assignment which includes the development and/ or implementation of an Energy Management System for the student’s organisation or department

Assessments

• Continuous Assessment (100%)

Contact

If you have any questions about this course, please contact:

Science & Technology Studies,
Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development

Email: Science & Technology

How to Apply

From the 1st April 2025, you can apply for this micro-credential through our Online Application Portal.

Learn more about our application process.

Apply here: Online Application Portal

When completing your application please make sure to select the following categories:

Academic level: Micro-credentials and CPD
College/Interest type: Micro-credentials/CPD Undergrad Level 7 and 8
Academic programme: Science and Technology micro-credentials - CPB1

You will need to manually enter the Module Name and Code under ‘Module Name’ on the second page of your application. Please copy the name and code below:

Energy Management for Organisations - BST151