Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and organise review of thermal performance of existing residential building.
- Need for review of thermal performance of existing residential building is clarified with client.
- Effective communication strategies are used to assist in establishing rapport with client and in responding to client questions and concerns.
- Potential hazards are identified to ensure risks are suitably managed.
- Review is planned ensuring that health and safety of self and others are not compromised.
- Review documentation is prepared.
- Tools, equipment and other requirements for the review are identified and arrangements are made to ensure their availability on day of review.
- Owner or occupier status of client is determined.
- Client is advised of information that should be obtained prior to review and details of review are confirmed.
- Authority to proceed is obtained from client before commencing, and reconfirmed as appropriate during the review.
- Gather and analyse information on thermal performance of existing residence.
- Information required for conducting the thermal performance review is determined.
- Information is gathered from resident and measurements and observations are conducted during inspection of residence.
- Information is verified for accuracy and recorded using relevant data collection tool.
- Information is analysed to identify strengths and weaknesses of the thermal performance of residence.
- Assess options for improving thermal performance of existing residence.
- Sources of technical advice on building thermal performance are identified.
- Government rebates and other assistance programs for improving the thermal performance of existing residential buildings are identified.
- Options for improving thermal performance and reducing emissions of the residence are evaluated.
- Cost of options for improving thermal performance of the residence is estimated.
- Report outcomes of thermal performance review of existing residence.
- Results and recommendations, along with supporting evidence, are collated and documented.
- Estimated cost of proposed recommendations, associated reductions in costs and emissions, and improvements in thermal performance are documented.
- Results and recommendations, including estimated costs, are explained to client.