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.