Fundamentals to Energy Management - FEMT

The Fundamentals to Energy Management Training (FEMT) is your gateway to understanding the foundational concepts of holistic energy management, including electrical, mechanical, and thermal systems. Designed to equip you with the knowledge needed for a career in energy management or to enhance your current skills, this course prepares you for advanced energy engineering training such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP), and Certified Energy Auditor (CEA).

Providing full theoretical explanations, accompanied with sufficient practical exercises to ensure delegates become as proficient as possible in the fundamental concepts that make up holistic energy management.

What you will learn:

  • Understand the Basics of Energy: Learn the science of energy, including its forms, measurement metrics, and the systems approach to sustainability.
  • Grasp Energy Conversion Concepts: Explore conversion efficiency across thermal, electrical, and mechanical systems, and compare energy costs at the point of use.
  • Dive into Thermal, Electrical, and Mechanical Energy: Gain practical insights into refrigeration, air-conditioning, electric motors, lighting, pumps, fans, and compressed air systems, with a focus on identifying management opportunities.
  • Master Energy Management Techniques: Build skills in energy demand analysis, energy baselines, auditing, and measurement and verification of savings.
  • Identify Energy-Saving Opportunities: Learn how to make informed purchasing decisions and implement technologies that can maximise energy efficiency for your organisation.

Body of Knowledge

  • The Science of Energy
  • Energy Conversion
  • Thermal Energy
  • Electrical Energy
  • Mechanical Energy
  • Energy Management

The Fundamentals of Energy Management course is essential today for all engineers and auditors, because it broadens your scope and knowledge of energy.

John Daniels

Very enlightening course

Nontobeko Gule