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. | Confirm potential measures for improving thermal performance. | 1.1. | Measures for improving thermal performance of residential buildings are identified. |
| 1.2. | Details of potential measures for enhancing thermal performance of building are identified and confirmed with client. |
2. | Gather information on cost of measures to improve thermal performance. | 2.1. | Information on cost of measures to improve thermal performance is researched. |
2.2. | Information on rebates and other forms of assistance for particular measures to improve thermal performance is researched and obtained. |
| 2.3. | Information on availability, suitability and likely supply time of products and services, where applicable, is obtained. |
| 2.4. | Factors that may influence cost of measures to improve thermal performance are identified and documented. |
| 2.5. | Information on cost of measures to improve thermal performance is collated and documented. |
| 2.6. | Ethical practices are observed in identifying and gathering product and service information. |
| 2.7. | Details of information obtained on products and services are maintained and securely stored. |
3. | Analyse cost of measures to improve thermal performance. | 3.1. | Information on costs of measures to improve thermal performance of building is collated and analysed. |
| 3.2. | Indicative costs of measures to improve thermal performance are determined. |
| 3.3 | Limitations of cost information are identified. |
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 determine the cost of measures for improving the thermal performance of two different residential buildings based on the outcomes of a Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) assessment.
In doing the above, the person must:
identify potential measures for improving the thermal performance of residential buildings
gather information on costs of measures for improving thermal performance of residential buildings
analyse costs of measures for improving thermal performance of residential buildings
identify limitations of cost information.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
factors involved in providing cost measures to improve thermal performance of residential buildings:
ethical practices in identifying suppliers and product and service information
product and service knowledge:
benefits and limitations of products and services
inclusions and exclusions in products and services
rebates and other forms of assistance for products and services that enhance thermal performance of residential buildings
specifications
measures to improve thermal performance of residential buildings that consider:
construction materials
draught proofing
floor coverings
glazing
insulation levels
landscaping and planting
orientation
passive cooling
passive design
passive solar heating
shade
structural changes
thermal mass
ventilation
window coverings
window size, location and type
zoning and layout
relevant commonwealth, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to:
building and construction
consumer protection and trade practices
energy conservation
work health and safety (WHS)
sources of information on products and services to improve thermal performance of residential buildings.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
computer equipment suitable for producing reports for clients
materials:
building documentation for residential buildings to be assessed
outcomes of a NatHERS assessment of residential building for which thermal performance improvement measures are to be costed
relevant codes, standards and government regulations
technical reference library with current publications on energy efficient materials, products and services
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.