Assessor Resource

CPPHSA4011
Collect information to support NatHERS assessment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to collect supporting information required to assess the thermal performance of planned and existing buildings. It includes taking on-site measurements, appraising buildings, and sourcing relevant documentation.

The unit supports the work of Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) assessors engaged in assessing and making recommendations for improving the thermal performance of planned and existing residential buildings.

In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of the accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements for NatHERS assessors.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


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.

Source documents required for NatHERS assessment.

1.1.

Documentation required to support NatHERS assessment is confirmed, identified and accessed.

1.2.

Fees and charges associated with accessing documentation are identified and paid.

1.3.

Documents are copied with appropriate authorisations, and are returned to source or stored for future reference.

1.4.

Copyright, licensing and privacy considerations are adhered to when accessing documentation.

1.5.

Documents are provided to clients as required.

1.6.

Information required for NatHERS assessment is extracted from documents, accurately recorded, and checked.

2.

Conduct on-site measurements to gather data for NatHERS assessment.

2.1.

Purpose and types of measurements required for NatHERS assessment are confirmed.

2.2.

Preparation for measurement tasks is safely implemented.

2.3.

Measuring equipment is safely operated in line with manufacturer instructions and work health and safety (WHS) requirements.

2.4.

Sufficient measurements are taken, confirmed and recorded to ensure reliable data is obtained for NatHERS assessment purposes.

2.5.

Environmental and site conditions and any other observations that may impact on data quality are recorded.

2.6.

Measuring equipment and materials are cleaned, checked for serviceability, calibrated, maintained and stored.

2.7.

Environmental impacts of measurement activities are minimised and waste is safely disposed of.

3.

Appraise building to gather data for NatHERS assessment.

3.1.

Purpose of appraising building for NatHERS assessment is confirmed.

3.2.

Preparation for building appraisal is implemented.

3.3.

Building appraisal is conducted.

3.4.

Information on building is gathered and recorded for NatHERS assessment.

3.5.

Gaps in information are identified and documented.

3.6.

Equipment and materials are cleaned, checked for serviceability and stored.

3.7.

Environmental impacts of inspection are minimised and waste is safely disposed of.

4.

Collate information required to support NatHERS assessment.

4.1.

Information obtained from documents, measurements and building appraisal is collated and organised in a manner suitable for use in a NatHERS assessment.

4.2.

Information is stored.

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 the information required to undertake a thermal performance assessment of one planned building and one existing building. The building 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:

conduct on-site measurements and collect data to gather information for Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) assessment

conduct building appraisals to gather information for NatHERS assessment

identify, source and extract information from documents for use in conducting NatHERS assessment

follow established work practices and use personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure safety and security of self, others and property when conducting on-site data gathering activities

demonstrate environmentally sustainable practices.

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

aspects of building appraisal for gathering data for NatHERS assessment:

building appraisal purpose and procedures

hazards, risks and organisational safety procedures associated with building appraisals

need for accuracy and evidence of observations

techniques for recording information gathered through building appraisal

type of information collected through building appraisal

commonwealth, state and territory, and local government legislation and regulations impacting on thermal performance assessment relating to:

building and construction

building thermal performance

environment protection

privacy

work health and safety (WHS)

construction methods

documentation for gathering data for NatHERS assessment:

building documentation

copyright

inclusions in NatHERS assessment

licensing arrangements

manufacturer and supplier documents

NCC

product specifications

relevant state or territory legislation and regulations

relevant state, territory and local authority planning and other approval documents

scope of NatHERS assessment

standard industry reference materials

technical reports

technical specifications

measurements for gathering data for NatHERS assessment:

hazards, risks and organisational safety procedures associated with measurements undertaken on site

measurement recording procedures

measurement units

need for accuracy of measurements

purpose of measurements

types and function of measuring equipment

types and function of recording equipment

work practices and required PPE to ensure safety and security of self, others and property when undertaking measurements and appraising buildings to inform a NatHERS assessment.

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

equipment:

computer hardware and software suitable for searching online catalogues for documentation relating to NatHERS assessments

measuring equipment

materials:

building documentation

checklist of information to be collected

relevant codes, standards and government regulations

technical reference library with current publications on passive building design, thermal performance of building materials and buildings, NatHERS, and manufacturers’ building product information

physical conditions:

householder, where information for building thermal performance assessment is to be collected on an existing building

residential buildings from the NCC classes of buildings specified in the performance evidence, where information for building thermal performance assessment is to be collected on an existing building

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

Source documents required for NatHERS assessment.

1.1.

Documentation required to support NatHERS assessment is confirmed, identified and accessed.

1.2.

Fees and charges associated with accessing documentation are identified and paid.

1.3.

Documents are copied with appropriate authorisations, and are returned to source or stored for future reference.

1.4.

Copyright, licensing and privacy considerations are adhered to when accessing documentation.

1.5.

Documents are provided to clients as required.

1.6.

Information required for NatHERS assessment is extracted from documents, accurately recorded, and checked.

2.

Conduct on-site measurements to gather data for NatHERS assessment.

2.1.

Purpose and types of measurements required for NatHERS assessment are confirmed.

2.2.

Preparation for measurement tasks is safely implemented.

2.3.

Measuring equipment is safely operated in line with manufacturer instructions and work health and safety (WHS) requirements.

2.4.

Sufficient measurements are taken, confirmed and recorded to ensure reliable data is obtained for NatHERS assessment purposes.

2.5.

Environmental and site conditions and any other observations that may impact on data quality are recorded.

2.6.

Measuring equipment and materials are cleaned, checked for serviceability, calibrated, maintained and stored.

2.7.

Environmental impacts of measurement activities are minimised and waste is safely disposed of.

3.

Appraise building to gather data for NatHERS assessment.

3.1.

Purpose of appraising building for NatHERS assessment is confirmed.

3.2.

Preparation for building appraisal is implemented.

3.3.

Building appraisal is conducted.

3.4.

Information on building is gathered and recorded for NatHERS assessment.

3.5.

Gaps in information are identified and documented.

3.6.

Equipment and materials are cleaned, checked for serviceability and stored.

3.7.

Environmental impacts of inspection are minimised and waste is safely disposed of.

4.

Collate information required to support NatHERS assessment.

4.1.

Information obtained from documents, measurements and building appraisal is collated and organised in a manner suitable for use in a NatHERS assessment.

4.2.

Information is stored.

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.

Documentation required to support NatHERS assessment must include at least three of the following:

Australian building and construction standards

building approvals

building documentation

manufacturer and supplier documents

National Construction Code (NCC)

product and technical specifications

relevant state or territory legislation and regulations

relevant state, territory and local authority planning and other approval documents

standard industry reference materials

technical reports.

Information must include at least three of the following:

building construction

building features that impinge on thermal performance

building extensions and modifications

building materials

checklist of information to be collected

discrepancies between actual building to building documentation

external elements and properties

site constraints in accessing parts of the building for data collection

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 the information required to undertake a thermal performance assessment of one planned building and one existing building. The building 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:

conduct on-site measurements and collect data to gather information for Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) assessment

conduct building appraisals to gather information for NatHERS assessment

identify, source and extract information from documents for use in conducting NatHERS assessment

follow established work practices and use personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure safety and security of self, others and property when conducting on-site data gathering activities

demonstrate environmentally sustainable practices.

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

aspects of building appraisal for gathering data for NatHERS assessment:

building appraisal purpose and procedures

hazards, risks and organisational safety procedures associated with building appraisals

need for accuracy and evidence of observations

techniques for recording information gathered through building appraisal

type of information collected through building appraisal

commonwealth, state and territory, and local government legislation and regulations impacting on thermal performance assessment relating to:

building and construction

building thermal performance

environment protection

privacy

work health and safety (WHS)

construction methods

documentation for gathering data for NatHERS assessment:

building documentation

copyright

inclusions in NatHERS assessment

licensing arrangements

manufacturer and supplier documents

NCC

product specifications

relevant state or territory legislation and regulations

relevant state, territory and local authority planning and other approval documents

scope of NatHERS assessment

standard industry reference materials

technical reports

technical specifications

measurements for gathering data for NatHERS assessment:

hazards, risks and organisational safety procedures associated with measurements undertaken on site

measurement recording procedures

measurement units

need for accuracy of measurements

purpose of measurements

types and function of measuring equipment

types and function of recording equipment

work practices and required PPE to ensure safety and security of self, others and property when undertaking measurements and appraising buildings to inform a NatHERS assessment.

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

equipment:

computer hardware and software suitable for searching online catalogues for documentation relating to NatHERS assessments

measuring equipment

materials:

building documentation

checklist of information to be collected

relevant codes, standards and government regulations

technical reference library with current publications on passive building design, thermal performance of building materials and buildings, NatHERS, and manufacturers’ building product information

physical conditions:

householder, where information for building thermal performance assessment is to be collected on an existing building

residential buildings from the NCC classes of buildings specified in the performance evidence, where information for building thermal performance assessment is to be collected on an existing building

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
Documentation required to support NatHERS assessment is confirmed, identified and accessed. 
Fees and charges associated with accessing documentation are identified and paid. 
Documents are copied with appropriate authorisations, and are returned to source or stored for future reference. 
Copyright, licensing and privacy considerations are adhered to when accessing documentation. 
Documents are provided to clients as required. 
Information required for NatHERS assessment is extracted from documents, accurately recorded, and checked. 
Purpose and types of measurements required for NatHERS assessment are confirmed. 
Preparation for measurement tasks is safely implemented. 
Measuring equipment is safely operated in line with manufacturer instructions and work health and safety (WHS) requirements. 
Sufficient measurements are taken, confirmed and recorded to ensure reliable data is obtained for NatHERS assessment purposes. 
Environmental and site conditions and any other observations that may impact on data quality are recorded. 
Measuring equipment and materials are cleaned, checked for serviceability, calibrated, maintained and stored. 
Environmental impacts of measurement activities are minimised and waste is safely disposed of. 
Purpose of appraising building for NatHERS assessment is confirmed. 
Preparation for building appraisal is implemented. 
Building appraisal is conducted. 
Information on building is gathered and recorded for NatHERS assessment. 
Gaps in information are identified and documented. 
Equipment and materials are cleaned, checked for serviceability and stored. 
Environmental impacts of inspection are minimised and waste is safely disposed of. 
Information obtained from documents, measurements and building appraisal is collated and organised in a manner suitable for use in a NatHERS assessment. 
Information is stored. 

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