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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify energy efficiency aims of the project.

Required Skills

Required skills

learning skills to

evaluate own actions and make judgments about performance and necessary improvements

respond to change such as differences in current work site environmental and sustainability requirements

numeracy skills to calculate and confirm correct quantities of materials for work tasks

oral communication skills to

enable clear and direct communication using questioning to identify and confirm requirements and share information

report hazards on the work site including faults in tools equipment or materials

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

reading skills to

interpret documentation including drawings and specifications

understand written instructions procedures and signage

interpret manufacturer instructions for safe handling of tools and equipment

writing skills to complete preoperational checklists and simple equipment fault forms

Required knowledge

general construction terminology

introductory awareness of building science and energy efficiency principles

procedures for the safe handling and storage of materials and environmentally friendly disposal of materials

processes for calculating material requirements

quality requirements relevant to the task

types characteristics uses and limitations of tools and equipment

types location and use of relevant safety information such as

job safety analyses JSA and safe work method statements

safety data sheets

safety manuals and instructions for tools plant and equipment

signage

environmental and work site safety plans

workplace and equipment safety requirements

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by performing a range of tasks in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment provided that simulated or projectbased assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions materials activities responsibilities and procedures

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person should demonstrate the ability to

undertake three different tasks within the relevant trade specification using principles or techniques that are designed to maximise the energy efficiency characteristics of the building or project

locate interpret and apply relevant information standards and specifications

comply with site safety plan and work health and safety WHS legislation regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations

comply with organisational policies and procedures including quality environmental and sustainability requirements

safely and effectively operate and use tools plant and equipment and handle materials and components

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit

must be in the context of the work environment

may be conducted in an offsite context provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

must meet relevant compliance requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

an induction procedure

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

research resources including industryrelated systems information

safety data sheets

Method of assessment

Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge using one or more of the following methods

direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions

questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

review of relevant authenticated documentation from third parties such as existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

Guidance information for assessment

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function such as

CPCCCMA Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

CPCSUSA Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

CPCSUS4001A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Building science principles mustinclude:

building envelope

effective ventilation

heat, air and moisture flows:

conduction

convection

radiation

interaction between occupants, building components and systems, and the environment both indoors and out

moisture management.

Energy efficiency expectations may include:

acoustic insulation between zones and rooms

achieving relevant energy efficient requirements in the National Construction Code, and other relevant codes and regulations

achieving or maintaining a home energy rating, commercial building rating, or equivalent energy rating or industry standards and regulations

effectively selecting and using thermal mass

energy conservation

minimising infiltration

minimising the heat loss and maximising the heat gain based on the requirements of the building reflective of the climatic zones

minimising thermal bridging

passive solar design approach

reducing or minimising energy costs and consumption to heat and cool the building

thermal resistance

ventilation, heat and energy recovery

zero energy homes.

Relevant personnel and stakeholders may include:

architect

builder

developer

draftsperson

energy assessor

energy modeller

facility manager

heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) designer

HVAC engineer

manufacturer

other trades working at the site

owner

project manager

site manager

supplier.

Building envelope must include:

building enclosure or shell

the area separating the internal conditioned air from the outside unconditioned air

the roof, walls, windows and doors.

Materials may include:

building and construction materials, including:

aerated autoclaved concrete products

bricks

cement

concrete

mortar

plaster

plasterboard

plumbing

roofing materials

steel

timber

building envelope - ceiling, floor, windows and wall insulating materials:

air barriers

batts

expanded polystyrene

joining tape

reflective foils

sealant

vapour barriers.

Energy efficient techniques mayinclude:

advanced framing or optimal value engineering for energy efficient framing

appropriate selection and installation of insulation without compressing it

conserving energy by effectively sealing the building envelope to minimise air leakage (exfiltration and infiltration) in the building envelope, shell or enclosure

effectively installing windows and flashing without breaking the building envelope

effectively selecting and installing thermal insulation

minimising embodied energy

sealing, insulating and minimising duct leakage

sealing leaky joints

selecting recycled materials to minimise production energy

sourcing materials or products locally to minimise transport energy.