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. | Assess influence of common construction materials on thermal performance of residential building. | 1.1. | Properties of construction materials that may influence thermal performance of building are identified. |
| 1.2. | Properties of glazing units that may influence the thermal performance of building are identified. |
| 1.3. | Ways in which the use of building materials may influence the thermal performance of building are identified. |
| 1.4. | Impact of climate on the choice of construction materials that improve the thermal performance of building is identified. |
| 1.5. | Ways in which physical constraints may influence the choice of building materials when improving the thermal performance of building are identified. |
| | 1.6. | Construction materials are identified that meet requirements for improving the thermal performance of building. |
| | 1.7. | Correct use and installation of materials to improve thermal performance are identified. |
| | 1.8. | Condition of materials and the effect of condition on degrading thermal performance are identified. |
2. | Assess impact of building design features on thermal performance of residential building. | 2.1. | Building design features that influence the thermal performance of building are identified using correct industry and regulatory terminology. |
2.2. | Potential impact of building design features on thermal performance is identified. |
| 2.3. | Ways in which building design features may be altered to improve thermal performance of building are identified. |
3. | Assess impact of residential construction methods on thermal performance of residential building. | 3.1. | Residential construction methods are identified using correct industry terminology. |
| 3.2. | Potential impact of construction methods on thermal performance of building is identified. |
| 3.3. | Key components of the building envelope are identified using correct industry terminology. |
| 3.4. | Impact of the construction of the key features of the building envelope on thermal performance is identified. |
4. | Assess impact of common building defects on thermal performance of residential building. | 4.1. | Common building defects and poor construction techniques, as well as condition of building elements that may influence thermal performance of the building, are researched. |
| 4.2. | Sources of professional advice on ways of responding to common building defects that may influence the thermal performance of the building are identified. |
| 4.3. | Potential impact of poorly designed or installed measures for improving thermal performance on other aspects of building is researched. |
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 evaluate the impact of construction materials, design elements, key features of the building envelope, and construction condition on the thermal performance of two different residential buildings.
In doing the above, the person must:
assess the impact of:
building design and external elements on thermal performance of the residential buildings
residential construction methods on thermal performance
identify the impact of the construction of key elements of the building envelope on thermal performance
research non-standard building materials and techniques
identify potential impacts of thermal performance improvements on other health, safety, amenity and sustainability aspects of building performance.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
building construction materials, including types, correct industry terms, and sources of information on their thermal performance
building construction methods, including types, materials, benefits and limitations, and implication for thermal performance of structure
building features that impact on thermal performance
building design features that may influence the thermal performance of a building:
common walls
convection
eaves
floor type
glazing
insulation
landscaping
mass
materials
orientation
shading
siting
thermal mass
ventilation
windows
zoning and layout
types of building envelope components:
flooring
roof
wall
windows
building life cycle, and impact on energy use, costs and sustainability
building materials:
constraints on choice of building materials:
availability
compliance with codes, standards and legislation
cost
practicality
size
space
correct terminology for building materials
causes of and remedies for condensation
National Construction Code (NCC)
passive building design principles
properties of building materials that can influence thermal performance:
emissivity
R-value
reflectivity
solar absorptance
U-value
properties of glazing units that can influence thermal performance:
solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC)
U-value
visible light transmission (VLT).
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
computer equipment suitable for accessing online catalogues and references to source information on the thermal performance of construction materials
materials:
existing buildings and building materials
relevant codes, standards and government regulations
technical reference library with current publications on:
passive building design
thermal performance of building materials and construction methods
building thermal performance
house energy rating schemes (HERS)
common building features that impact on thermal performance
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.