UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

MEC5806 Energy management and audit

Faculty of Engineering

MEC5806 Energy management and audit is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2027: Semester 2; Malaysia
Assessment: No exam; 5 tasks
Workload: 144 hours; per semester

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Requisites

Before MEC5806

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After MEC5806

No unit lists MEC5806 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

You must be currently enrolled in a master’s course in engineering or related STEM and in a related discipline. The unit assumes that you have the necessary foundational knowledge.

Overview

Energy plays a key role in the development and growth of the economy, and you'll be part of shaping that future. Energy efficiency is a growing industry in Malaysia and beyond, with increasing awareness across residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation sectors. As this awareness expands, so will the demand for energy management and audit expertise.

This unit is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to become a professional in energy management. It is tailored to meet both regulatory and practical requirements for energy managers in Malaysia, in line with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA) and other key national energy policies.

You’ll learn how to conduct energy audits - a systematic assessment of baseline energy consumption within a facility - followed by identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs. Depending on the type of premises, processes, and equipment involved, an audit may cover both electrical and thermal energy systems.

In this unit, you’ll explore:

Energy audits and implementation of effective energy-saving measures.
Development, monitoring, and optimisation of energy management systems (EnMS).
Financial analysis and return-on-investment (ROI) calculations for energy efficiency projects.
Comprehensive thermal energy audits.
Assessment of an organisation’s overall energy consumption and audit processes.

By the end of this unit, you’ll be prepared to take on the challenges and opportunities in the growing field of energy efficiency and management.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching period	Campus	Mode
Second semester	Malaysia	On campus

Assessment

Group projectProject
40%
AssignmentsExercise
20%
PracticalDemonstration
10%
In-class test 1Quiz / Test
15%
In-class test 2Quiz / Test
15%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1
Demonstrate core concepts, strategies, policies, tools, and techniques in energy management.
2
Conduct energy audits and analyse energy consumption, inefficiencies, and energy data and suggest improvements.
3
Develop skills in implementing energy-saving techniques or solutions.
4
Evaluate and optimise the impact of energy audits and management practices to reduce energy usage and waste.

Workload and teaching

Practical activities24 hours
Workshops24 hours
Assessments2 hours
Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Teaching approachActive learning

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Group work is where students share ideas and solve problems together.

Different cases and situations will be discussed in groups.

This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills, and attributes in interactive, collaborative, and reflective activities.

Learning resources

Required resources

Open educational resources (Online teaching and learning resources)
Lecture notes (slides and notes)
Videos

Contacts

Unit Coordinators: Associate Professor Arshad Salema
Chief Examiners: Associate Professor Arshad Salema

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MEC5806?

MEC5806 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is MEC5806 offered?

In 2027, MEC5806 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.

How much work is MEC5806?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does MEC5806 have an exam?

No. MEC5806 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 5
Study level: Postgraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Organisational unit: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Study abroad: Available
Handbook years: 20262027