Grading at 3 is detailed technical analysis (using first principle intended to reflect a calculations as necessary) to audit performance and Consultant’s specialism in identify problem areas routine applications of this development of design specifications for energy efficiency technology/ process, which improvements through modification of existing applications will include design and or replacement with new plant and equipment; and implementation of solutions hands-on experience, i.e. involvement with tender from first principles and evaluation, project implementation and commissioning of drawing on best practice. the new plant and equipment would provide significant confirmation of Level 3 capability Consultants with Level 3 capability should be capable of working with this technology without direct supervision and are likely to have had responsibility for supervising the work of other Consultants. In addition to this, a Consultant with Level 3 capability may have trained others in the design and operation of this technology. Level 4: Expert Capability Indications of capability (the examples below should be used as guidance only. Exceptions and variations may be acceptable) Consultant can A Consultant with capability at 4 will also be able to demonstrate capability at demonstrate capability at Level 1, 2 and 3. Level 4, plus ability to develop and specify the It is expected that Consultants with technical capability at Level 4 design and implementation will be recognised as a specialist in certain technologies/ requirements for solutions processes and would be suitable to develop and specify solution to increase energy requirements for work at sites with the most complex applications efficiency of complex of this technology/ process. applications relevant to this technology/ process, which In addition to demonstrating capability at Level 1, 2 and 3, the will include calculations Consultant will be considered a UK expert in this technology/ from first principles and the process, and have a track record of successful project adoption of best practice in implementation and the evaluation of the resulting energy and plant operation, cost savings and other benefits. maintenance, refurbishment or Indications of Level 4 capability may include: equipment upgrade. having published articles on the subject matter; Grading at Level 4 is presenting at UK and international conferences on the intended to reflect a subject matter; Consultant’s specialism in
Grading at 3 is intended to reflect a Consultant’s specialism in routine applications of this technology/ process, which will include design and implementation of solutions from first principles and drawing on best practice. detailed technical analysis (using first principle calculations as necessary) to audit performance and identify problem areas development of design specifications for energy efficiency improvements through modification of existing applications or replacement with new plant and equipment; and hands-on experience, i.e. involvement with tender evaluation, project implementation and commissioning of the new plant and equipment would provide significant confirmation of Level 3 capability Consultants with Level 3 capability should be capable of working with this technology without direct supervision and are likely to have had responsibility for supervising the work of other Consultants. In addition to this, a Consultant with Level 3 capability may have trained others in the design and operation of this technology. Level 4: Expert Capability Indications of capability (the examples below should be used as guidance only. Exceptions and variations may be acceptable) Consultant can demonstrate capability at Level 4, plus ability to develop and specify the design and implementation requirements for solutions to increase energy efficiency of complex applications relevant to this technology/ process, which will include calculations from first principles and the adoption of best practice in plant operation, maintenance, refurbishment or equipment upgrade. Grading at Level 4 is intended to reflect a Consultant’s specialism in A Consultant with capability at 4 will also be able to demonstrate capability at Level 1, 2 and 3. It is expected that Consultants with technical capability at Level 4 will be recognised as a specialist in certain technologies/ processes and would be suitable to develop and specify solution requirements for work at sites with the most complex applications of this technology/ process. In addition to demonstrating capability at Level 1, 2 and 3, the Consultant will be considered a UK expert in this technology/ process, and have a track record of successful project implementation and the evaluation of the resulting energy and cost savings and other benefits. Indications of Level 4 capability may include: having published articles on the subject matter; presenting at UK and international conferences on the subject matter;
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