Assessor Resource

CPPHSA4001
Assess household energy use

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to collect and analyse information on household energy use, and provide advice on ways to improve energy efficiency in the home.

The unit supports the work of home sustainability assessors engaged in assessing residential energy use and providing advice.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Plan and organise the assessment of household energy use.

1.1.

Need for assessment of household energy use is clarified with client.

1.2.

Effective communication strategies are used to assist in establishing rapport with client and in responding to client questions and concerns.

1.3.

Potential hazards are identified to ensure risks are suitably managed.

1.4.

Assessment is planned ensuring that health and safety of self and others are not compromised.

1.5.

Assessment documentation is prepared.

1.6.

Tools, equipment and other requirements for the assessment are identified and arrangements are made to ensure their availability on day of assessment.

1.7.

Owner or occupier status of client is determined.

1.8.

Client is advised of information required prior to assessment, and details of assessment are confirmed.

1.9.

Authority to proceed is obtained from client before commencing assessment, and reconfirmed as appropriate during the assessment.

2.

Gather data on household energy use and costs.

2.1.

Information to be gathered on household energy use and costs is confirmed.

2.2.

Information on household energy use and costs is gathered from resident, and from measurements and observations made during inspection of residence.

2.3.

Information on behaviour and preferences of household members that impact on energy use is gathered from resident, and from observations made during inspection of residence.

2.4.

Information is verified for accuracy and recorded using a relevant data collection tool.

3.

Analyse data on household energy use, costs and emissions.

3.1.

Information is analysed to identify key characteristics of household energy use, costs and emissions.

3.2.

Government rebates and other assistance programs relating to improving efficiency of household energy use are identified.

3.3.

Options for improving efficiency of energy use and reducing costs and emissions are evaluated.

3.4.

Cost of options for improving household energy efficiency is estimated.

3.5.

Estimated energy, emissions and cost savings generated from improving household energy efficiency are estimated.

4.

Assess feasibility of using residence for energy production.

4.1.

Sources of technical advice on using residential property for energy production are identified.

4.2.

Advantages and disadvantages of using residential property for energy production are identified.

4.3.

Energy production technologies suitable for use in residential property are identified.

4.4.

Government rebates and other assistance programs for incorporating energy production technologies into residential buildings are identified.

4.5.

Cost-benefit of using residence for energy production is assessed.

4.6.

Estimates of cost of installing energy production technologies are produced and associated impact on household energy costs and emissions is determined.

5.

Report outcomes of energy use assessment.

5.1.

Results and recommendations, along with supporting evidence, are collated and documented.

5.2.

Estimated cost of proposed recommendations, associated reductions in household energy costs and emissions, and improvements in household energy efficiency are calculated.

5.3.

Results and recommendations, including estimated costs and improvements in household energy efficiency, are explained to client.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also collect and analyse information on the household energy use of three different residential buildings and provide advice on ways to improve energy efficiency. The buildings must be drawn from the following classes of buildings under the National Construction Code (NCC): Class 1 buildings, sole occupancy units (SOU) in Class 2 buildings, or Class 4 buildings.

In doing the above, the person must:

assess feasibility of using a residential building for energy production

meet all work health and safety (WHS) requirements when conducting the household energy assessment

apply knowledge of:

trends in household energy use and costs

major sources of household energy use

ways of gathering information on household energy use and costs

ways of improving household energy efficiency.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

commonwealth, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations impacting on household energy use and management relating to:

consumer protection and trade practices

employment and industrial relations

environment protection

household energy and energy-production technologies

privacy

WHS

energy:

fuel switching

load switching

greenhouse coefficient

measuring energy

operational and embodied energy

sources of energy

trends in household energy use and emissions and factors impacting on those trends

units of measurement

energy bills:

actual and estimated bills

cost calculations

plans

tariffs

energy measuring tools:

types

uses

energy rating systems for domestic appliances:

compliance plates:

data

procedure for reading

energy labels

energy types:

biomass

diesel

electricity

gas

geothermal

mini hydro

oil

solar energy

solid fuel

wind

government rebates and other assistance programs relating to improving energy efficiency in residential buildings

greenhouse gas emissions:

relationship between energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions

ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through improving household energy efficiency

green power sources

household energy use:

cooking

heating and cooling

internal and external appliances

lighting

refrigeration

swimming pools and spas

water heating system

water pump

impact of attitudes, behaviour and preferences of household members on energy use

options for improving efficiency of household energy use:

behaviour change

heating and cooling

internal and external appliances

lighting

water heating system

water pump

residential energy production:

criteria for assessing feasibility

rebates and other forms of financial support

residential photovoltaic cells

sources of information

sources of data on residential energy use and cost:

electricity and gas bills

electricity and gas meters

instant energy display units

standby power.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

data collection tools

materials:

relevant codes, standards and regulations relating to assessment of household energy use

physical conditions:

residential buildings from the NCC classes of buildings specified in the performance evidence

householders for provision of information on household energy use

energy accounts of householders

relationships with team members and supervisor:

assessment activities are performed on an individual basis under general supervision.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Plan and organise the assessment of household energy use.

1.1.

Need for assessment of household energy use is clarified with client.

1.2.

Effective communication strategies are used to assist in establishing rapport with client and in responding to client questions and concerns.

1.3.

Potential hazards are identified to ensure risks are suitably managed.

1.4.

Assessment is planned ensuring that health and safety of self and others are not compromised.

1.5.

Assessment documentation is prepared.

1.6.

Tools, equipment and other requirements for the assessment are identified and arrangements are made to ensure their availability on day of assessment.

1.7.

Owner or occupier status of client is determined.

1.8.

Client is advised of information required prior to assessment, and details of assessment are confirmed.

1.9.

Authority to proceed is obtained from client before commencing assessment, and reconfirmed as appropriate during the assessment.

2.

Gather data on household energy use and costs.

2.1.

Information to be gathered on household energy use and costs is confirmed.

2.2.

Information on household energy use and costs is gathered from resident, and from measurements and observations made during inspection of residence.

2.3.

Information on behaviour and preferences of household members that impact on energy use is gathered from resident, and from observations made during inspection of residence.

2.4.

Information is verified for accuracy and recorded using a relevant data collection tool.

3.

Analyse data on household energy use, costs and emissions.

3.1.

Information is analysed to identify key characteristics of household energy use, costs and emissions.

3.2.

Government rebates and other assistance programs relating to improving efficiency of household energy use are identified.

3.3.

Options for improving efficiency of energy use and reducing costs and emissions are evaluated.

3.4.

Cost of options for improving household energy efficiency is estimated.

3.5.

Estimated energy, emissions and cost savings generated from improving household energy efficiency are estimated.

4.

Assess feasibility of using residence for energy production.

4.1.

Sources of technical advice on using residential property for energy production are identified.

4.2.

Advantages and disadvantages of using residential property for energy production are identified.

4.3.

Energy production technologies suitable for use in residential property are identified.

4.4.

Government rebates and other assistance programs for incorporating energy production technologies into residential buildings are identified.

4.5.

Cost-benefit of using residence for energy production is assessed.

4.6.

Estimates of cost of installing energy production technologies are produced and associated impact on household energy costs and emissions is determined.

5.

Report outcomes of energy use assessment.

5.1.

Results and recommendations, along with supporting evidence, are collated and documented.

5.2.

Estimated cost of proposed recommendations, associated reductions in household energy costs and emissions, and improvements in household energy efficiency are calculated.

5.3.

Results and recommendations, including estimated costs and improvements in household energy efficiency, are explained to client.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Need for assessment of household energy use must include at least one of the following:

determining energy profile, identifying opportunities for reducing energy use and improving energy efficiency

legislative, regulatory and compliance purposes

providing building design advice.

Household energy use and costs must include:

water heating system

space heating and cooling

household lighting

household appliances.

Information on behaviour and preferences of household members that impact on energy use must include at least three of the following:

medical conditions of household members that may impact on:

hot water, heating, cooling, lighting and appliance requirements

capacity to manipulate controls

setting and programming thermostats

thermal comfort

use of appliances

use of hot water

use of lighting.

Data collection tool must include at least two of the following:

checklist and form

calculator

graph

questionnaire

software program.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also collect and analyse information on the household energy use of three different residential buildings and provide advice on ways to improve energy efficiency. The buildings must be drawn from the following classes of buildings under the National Construction Code (NCC): Class 1 buildings, sole occupancy units (SOU) in Class 2 buildings, or Class 4 buildings.

In doing the above, the person must:

assess feasibility of using a residential building for energy production

meet all work health and safety (WHS) requirements when conducting the household energy assessment

apply knowledge of:

trends in household energy use and costs

major sources of household energy use

ways of gathering information on household energy use and costs

ways of improving household energy efficiency.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

commonwealth, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations impacting on household energy use and management relating to:

consumer protection and trade practices

employment and industrial relations

environment protection

household energy and energy-production technologies

privacy

WHS

energy:

fuel switching

load switching

greenhouse coefficient

measuring energy

operational and embodied energy

sources of energy

trends in household energy use and emissions and factors impacting on those trends

units of measurement

energy bills:

actual and estimated bills

cost calculations

plans

tariffs

energy measuring tools:

types

uses

energy rating systems for domestic appliances:

compliance plates:

data

procedure for reading

energy labels

energy types:

biomass

diesel

electricity

gas

geothermal

mini hydro

oil

solar energy

solid fuel

wind

government rebates and other assistance programs relating to improving energy efficiency in residential buildings

greenhouse gas emissions:

relationship between energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions

ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through improving household energy efficiency

green power sources

household energy use:

cooking

heating and cooling

internal and external appliances

lighting

refrigeration

swimming pools and spas

water heating system

water pump

impact of attitudes, behaviour and preferences of household members on energy use

options for improving efficiency of household energy use:

behaviour change

heating and cooling

internal and external appliances

lighting

water heating system

water pump

residential energy production:

criteria for assessing feasibility

rebates and other forms of financial support

residential photovoltaic cells

sources of information

sources of data on residential energy use and cost:

electricity and gas bills

electricity and gas meters

instant energy display units

standby power.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

data collection tools

materials:

relevant codes, standards and regulations relating to assessment of household energy use

physical conditions:

residential buildings from the NCC classes of buildings specified in the performance evidence

householders for provision of information on household energy use

energy accounts of householders

relationships with team members and supervisor:

assessment activities are performed on an individual basis under general supervision.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Need for assessment of household energy use is clarified with client. 
Effective communication strategies are used to assist in establishing rapport with client and in responding to client questions and concerns. 
Potential hazards are identified to ensure risks are suitably managed. 
Assessment is planned ensuring that health and safety of self and others are not compromised. 
Assessment documentation is prepared. 
Tools, equipment and other requirements for the assessment are identified and arrangements are made to ensure their availability on day of assessment. 
Owner or occupier status of client is determined. 
Client is advised of information required prior to assessment, and details of assessment are confirmed. 
Authority to proceed is obtained from client before commencing assessment, and reconfirmed as appropriate during the assessment. 
Information to be gathered on household energy use and costs is confirmed. 
Information on household energy use and costs is gathered from resident, and from measurements and observations made during inspection of residence. 
Information on behaviour and preferences of household members that impact on energy use is gathered from resident, and from observations made during inspection of residence. 
Information is verified for accuracy and recorded using a relevant data collection tool. 
Information is analysed to identify key characteristics of household energy use, costs and emissions. 
Government rebates and other assistance programs relating to improving efficiency of household energy use are identified. 
Options for improving efficiency of energy use and reducing costs and emissions are evaluated. 
Cost of options for improving household energy efficiency is estimated. 
Estimated energy, emissions and cost savings generated from improving household energy efficiency are estimated. 
Sources of technical advice on using residential property for energy production are identified. 
Advantages and disadvantages of using residential property for energy production are identified. 
Energy production technologies suitable for use in residential property are identified. 
Government rebates and other assistance programs for incorporating energy production technologies into residential buildings are identified. 
Cost-benefit of using residence for energy production is assessed. 
Estimates of cost of installing energy production technologies are produced and associated impact on household energy costs and emissions is determined. 
Results and recommendations, along with supporting evidence, are collated and documented. 
Estimated cost of proposed recommendations, associated reductions in household energy costs and emissions, and improvements in household energy efficiency are calculated. 
Results and recommendations, including estimated costs and improvements in household energy efficiency, are explained to client. 

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