ProQual Level 3 Award in Energy Management : Information & Communications Technology (Ofqual-Regulated Qualification)
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ProQual Level 3 Award in Energy Management : Information & Communications Technology Overview
The ProQual Level 3 Award in Energy Management: Information & Communications Technology is a UK Ofqual-regulated qualification designed for IT managers, network administrators, facilities managers, sustainability officers, and anyone responsible for computers, servers, data centres, or office technology. This practical award helps learners understand how much energy ICT equipment uses, how to reduce that energy without hurting performance, and how to manage technology in an energy-efficient way across UK organisations. Unlike general IT courses, this qualification focuses purely on the energy side of ICT – switching off, power management, efficient purchasing, and data centre savings.
This Level 3 Award in Energy Management suits people already working in IT, facilities, or sustainability roles who want to add ICT energy management skills to their toolkit. It fits roles like IT support technician, network manager, data centre operator, facilities manager, energy officer, and green IT champion. The course covers key areas such as understanding ICT energy consumption, using power management settings, reducing energy from servers and data centres, buying energy-efficient equipment, managing printing and copying, and measuring ICT energy savings.
As a practical ICT energy management qualification, assessment comes from your daily work evidence or workplace projects, not exams. This makes it perfect for UK employers and professionals needing proof of competence in green IT, ICT energy efficiency, and technology carbon reduction.
Prerequisites
Course Entry Requirements
These clear entry requirements ensure the ProQual Level 3 Award in Energy Management: Information & Communications Technology suits working UK professionals.
- Age Requirement: The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
- Educational Requirements: The applicant needs no formal qualifications, but basic computer knowledge helps.
- Experience: The applicant should have access to ICT equipment (computers, servers, printers) in a workplace setting.
- English Language Proficiency: The applicant requires good English to understand technical materials and communicate with IT and facilities staff.
Course Content
Units Included in the ProQual Level 3 Award in Energy Management : Information & Communications Technology Qualification
To achieve the qualification candidates must complete 1 mandatory module:
Mandatory Units
- Energy Management : Information & Communications Technology
Course Features
Duration: 3 Days
1 mandatory module
Online Learning
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Learning Outcomes
Gain the knowledge and practical competence required to develop professional energy management information and communications technology knowledge and understanding in line with UK industry standards.
Upon completing the ProQual Level 3 Award in Energy Management: Information & Communications Technology, participants will be able to:
Energy Management : Information & Communications Technology
- Understand the energy and water usage by ICT in their workplace
- Be able to model different IT infrastructures and estimate power consumption
- Be able to estimate the carbon footprint of their organisation’s ICT infrastructure including offsite services
Course Benefits
Enhance your career with a UK-recognised ICT energy management qualification
Benefits of Level 3 Award in Energy Management: Information & Communications Technology
This course builds practical skills in green IT, ICT energy efficiency, power management, server consolidation, and energy measurement – vital for UK organisations trying to cut IT costs and carbon emissions.
Benefits for your career
- Earn a UK Ofqual-regulated Level 3 Award
- Add green IT and ICT energy management skills to your CV
- Become the energy champion for ICT in your workplace
- Help your organisation save money on IT electricity bills
- Build experience for higher-level energy or IT sustainability qualifications
Benefits for employers and organisations
- Reduce ICT energy bills significantly
- Extend life of equipment through better power management
- Reduce server and data centre cooling costs
- Meet legal reporting requirements under ESOS and SECR
- Cut carbon emissions and improve green credentials
Benefits for your future study
- Pathway to Certified Energy Manager (CEM) with ICT focusu practical tools to meet ISO 50001 requirements.
- Step to Level 4 Energy Management qualification
- Progress to data centre professional certifications
- Support ISO 50001 energy management systems
ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme)
ESOS requires large organisations to audit energy use every 4 years. ICT is often a significant energy user that is missed in audits. This qualification teaches you how to measure ICT energy use, identify waste, and implement savings – turning ESOS audit findings into real ICT energy reduction.
SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting)
SECR requires large companies to publish annual energy and carbon reports. Your report will look better if you can show evidence of ICT energy management. This qualification gives you the tools to measure savings from power management, server consolidation, and efficient purchasing – and report them to directors.
Net Zero 2050
The UK has a legal target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Data centres and ICT equipment are a growing source of emissions. This qualification prepares you to lead ICT energy reduction – often the lowest-cost carbon savings available.
ISO 50001
ISO 50001 energy management systems require organisations to identify "significant energy uses" (SEUs). For many offices, ICT equipment is a significant energy use. This qualification gives you practical tools to manage ICT as an SEU – including baseline measurement, performance indicators, and action plans.
Core Skills You Will Develop
Develop advanced energy management information and communications technology skills, supporting professional competence and understanding in line with UK standards.
Skills You Will Gain from the ProQual Level 3 Award in Energy Management
Core Skills You Will Develop
Gain essential skills in UK energy management.
Essential ICT Energy Management Skills
- Understanding ICT energy use and waste
- Implementing power management on computers
- Running switch-off campaigns for IT equipment
- Virtualising and consolidating servers
- Improving data centre cooling efficiency
- Purchasing energy-efficient ICT equipment
- Measuring and reporting ICT energy savings
Professional Skills
- Communicating with IT, facilities, and finance teams
- Running simple ICT energy audits
- Collecting and presenting energy data
- Building a business case for green IT
- Writing ICT switch-off and procurement policies
- Influencing staff to change ICT energy habits
Outcome of These Skills
Work confidently as a green IT champion or ICT energy lead, helping your UK organisation save money, cut carbon, and comply with energy regulations – by managing technology more efficiently.
Career Opportunities
Unlock career opportunities as a qualified energy management information and communications technology professional in the UK.
Career Opportunities After Completing This Course
Open doors to ICT and energy support roles across UK organisations.
Entry-Level Roles
- Green IT Champion
- ICT Energy Coordinator
- IT Support Technician (energy focus)
- Data Centre Operator (junior)
- Sustainability Assistant (ICT focus)
Progression Roles
- ICT Energy Manager
- Data Centre Efficiency Manager
- Green IT Consultant
- Facilities Manager (ICT energy focus)
- Energy Manager (with ICT specialism)
UK Recognition
Valued by UK organisations in all sectors with significant ICT equipment – local government, NHS, education, retail, finance, legal, manufacturing, and data centres. Works alongside ISO 50001 energy management systems, ESOS compliance, and SECR reporting.
Work Opportunities Across Sectors
- Local authorities and councils (large ICT estates)
- NHS hospitals and healthcare trusts (thousands of computers)
- Schools, colleges, and universities (ICT suites, libraries, admin)
- Banks, insurance, and financial services (offices, data centres)
- Law firms and professional services
- Retail headquarters and distribution centres
- Data centre operators and colocation providers
- Manufacturing and industrial companies
- Charities and non-profits
Why This Qualification Matters in the UK
The ProQual Level 3 Award in Energy Management: Information & Communications Technology helps UK organisations comply with energy and carbon legislation by reducing ICT energy use.
Key UK Energy and Carbon Legislation
Energy Act 2011
- Requires large organisations to consider energy efficiency
- ICT energy waste is often overlooked – this course addresses it
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) 2014
- Requires large UK organisations (250+ employees or £50m+ turnover) to audit energy use every 4 years
- ICT is a significant energy user that must be included in ESOS audits
- This course helps you implement ESOS audit findings for ICT
Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) 2019
- Requires large companies to report energy use and carbon emissions annually
- ICT energy use must be included in SECR reports
- This course helps you measure and report ICT energy accurately
Climate Change Act 2008 (as amended 2019)
- UK legally committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050
- ICT energy reduction is essential for net zero (data centres can be huge emitters)
EU Code of Conduct on Data Centre Energy Efficiency (applies to UK)
- Voluntary best practice for data centre operators
- This course aligns with Code of Conduct recommendations
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
- Requires energy certificates for buildings (EPC, DEC)
- ICT equipment energy use affects building energy ratings
ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems
- International standard for energy management
- Requires organisations to consider "significant energy uses" ICT is often significant
- This course helps you manage ICT as a significant energy use
