ProQual Level 3 Award in Energy Management : Procurement

This ProQual Level 3 Award provides focused training in energy procurement practices within organizational settings.

• Regulated by Ofqual, the UK government qualifications regulator

• Total Qualification Time of 25 hours for efficient upskilling

• Internally assessed and externally quality assured by ProQual verifiers

• Focused single-unit qualification for targeted professional development

• Pass or fail assessment based on demonstrable knowledge and competence

• Suitable for facilities management, property services, and procurement professionals

The ProQual Level 3 Award in Energy Management: Procurement is designed for individuals working in facilities management, property services, procurement, or environmental services who want to develop or demonstrate their skills in energy purchasing and supplier management. This qualification forms part of the comprehensive Level 3 Awards in Energy Management series, each addressing specialist areas of energy management practice.

• Understand the fundamentals of energy procurement and purchasing practices

• Develop skills in monitoring and reviewing energy bills and supplier charges

• Learn to identify and analyze pass-through charges, subsidies, and taxes

• Gain knowledge of direct and indirect supplier relationships and their implications

• Build competence in managing energy procurement interfaces with operations

• Acquire strategies for continuous personal development in energy purchasing

Upon successful completion, participants will have acquired comprehensive competencies in energy procurement and purchasing.

• Conduct daily monitoring and review of procured energy goods

• Analyze and understand the makeup of charges on energy bills

• Identify and interpret sources of information including pass-through charges

• Assess the impact of subsidies and taxes on energy procurement costs

• Manage the interface between energy procurement and operational requirements

• Identify areas for personal development in the purchasing of energy including making retrospective claims for charging errors, dealing with unexpected situations, and preventing contract expiration

This qualification is appropriate for a diverse range of professionals involved in energy management and procurement activities.

• Energy managers responsible for purchasing and supplier management

• Facilities managers overseeing energy procurement for their organizations

• Procurement professionals working in energy purchasing roles

• Property services personnel involved in energy supply contracts

• Environmental services staff contributing to sustainable procurement

• Sustainability officers managing energy supplier relationships

This qualification is accessible to learners with various backgrounds and experience levels.

• No formal entry requirements or prerequisites are mandated

• Centres should conduct initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify any gaps and help plan the assessment

Candidates must demonstrate the level of knowledge described in the unit through various assessment methods.

• Assignments, projects, or reports demonstrating procurement knowledge

• Worksheets and portfolio of evidence showcasing practical application

• Record of oral and written questioning on procurement practices

• Candidate test papers assessing understanding of energy purchasing principles

Successful completion opens pathways for further professional development and career advancement in energy management.

• Progress to the ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Energy Management for comprehensive training

• Advance to other specialist Level 3 Awards in Energy Management including Technical and Operational, Strategy and Plan, or Regulatory and Legal Compliance

• Pursue higher-level qualifications in energy management, sustainability, or procurement

• Apply for membership of professional bodies such as the Energy Managers Association