Qualification Structure

The ProQual Level 3 Award in Energy Management: Information & Communications Technology is an Ofqual-regulated qualification designed to develop specialist knowledge and skills in managing energy consumption associated with ICT systems and infrastructure. The qualification has a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 25 hours.

Assessment is conducted on a Pass/Fail basis and is internally assessed and verified by centre staff, with external quality assurance provided by ProQual Verifiers to ensure assessment decisions meet the required qualification standards. A learner must provide evidence demonstrating achievement of all relevant learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

To achieve the qualification, a learner must successfully complete one mandatory unit.

Core Study Units

Energy Management: Information & Communications Technology

• Understand the energy and water usage by ICT in the workplace
• Be able to model different IT infrastructures and estimate power consumption
• Be able to estimate the carbon footprint of an organisation’s ICT infrastructure, including off-site services

Who Is This Qualification For?

The ProQual Level 3 Award in Energy Management: Information & Communications Technology is suitable for a learner who wants to develop practical knowledge of ICT energy consumption, power efficiency, infrastructure assessment and carbon-footprint management. Based on the competencies covered in the official unit, it is particularly relevant to:

• Energy Management Professionals responsible for improving organisational energy performance.
• ICT Professionals involved in managing computers, networks and ICT infrastructure.
• IT Managers and Supervisors seeking to reduce the energy consumption of ICT operations.
• Energy Officers and Coordinators involved in monitoring and assessing workplace energy use.
• Sustainability Professionals supporting environmental and carbon-reduction initiatives.
• Facilities Management Professionals responsible for energy-efficient workplace infrastructure.
• Environmental Management Professionals involved in organisational sustainability programmes.
• ICT Infrastructure Professionals responsible for evaluating power requirements and system efficiency.
• Energy Auditing Personnel involved in assessing ICT equipment and infrastructure energy consumption.
• Carbon Management Professionals seeking to understand and estimate the carbon footprint of ICT services.
• Data Centre and Technical Support Personnel interested in energy-efficient ICT operations.
• Professionals responsible for outsourced ICT services who need to consider the carbon impact of off-site infrastructure.
• Individuals seeking specialist knowledge in ICT energy management for professional development or progression within energy, sustainability or technology-related roles.

The qualification is especially relevant where a role involves measuring ICT energy use, modelling ICT infrastructure, estimating power consumption, conducting internal assessments and evaluating the carbon footprint of ICT operations.

Career Opportunities

Achieving the ProQual Level 3 Award in Energy Management: Information & Communications Technology can support career development across the ICT, energy management, sustainability, facilities management and environmental management sectors. As organisations increasingly focus on improving energy efficiency, reducing operational costs and managing the carbon footprint of digital infrastructure, this UK qualification provides valuable knowledge in ICT energy consumption, power monitoring, infrastructure assessment and carbon management. The skills developed through the qualification can support a learner working in energy management, ICT operations, facilities management, sustainability and related technical roles across the UK and international employment markets.

Future Progression

After completing the ProQual Level 3 Award in Energy Management: Information & Communications Technology, a learner may progress to higher-level or complementary qualifications in areas such as:

• Level 4 qualifications in Energy Management – Develop more advanced knowledge of organisational energy performance, efficiency and resource management.
• Level 4 qualifications in Environmental Management – Build expertise in environmental performance, sustainability practices and organisational environmental responsibilities.
• Level 4 qualifications in Information Technology – Advance technical knowledge of ICT systems, infrastructure, networks and digital technologies.
• Level 5 qualifications in Energy Management – Progress towards more advanced energy-management, auditing, efficiency and strategic responsibilities.
• Level 5 qualifications in Environmental Management and Sustainability – Develop higher-level competence in sustainability, environmental performance and carbon management.
• Level 5 qualifications in Facilities Management – Strengthen capabilities in managing buildings, infrastructure, resources, energy performance and operational services.
• Higher-level qualifications in Sustainability and Carbon Management – Develop specialist expertise in carbon reduction, environmental strategy and sustainable organisational operations.
• Professional Energy Auditing Training – Build practical competence in assessing energy consumption, identifying inefficiencies and recommending energy-saving measures.
• ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems Training – Develop knowledge of implementing, maintaining and auditing structured energy management systems.
• Specialist Green ICT and Data Centre Energy Efficiency Training – Advance expertise in sustainable ICT infrastructure, efficient data centres and technology-related energy reduction.

Progression depends on the entry requirements of the chosen qualification or training provider, as completion of this Level 3 Award does not automatically guarantee admission to a particular higher-level programme.