Required skills

analytical skills to interpret documents such as comparative charts of specifications for home sustainability products and services

communication skills to interact with people from diverse social economic and cultural backgrounds

decisionmaking and problemsolving skills to assess relative costs of products and services offered by different suppliers

literacy skills to

analyse energy ratings of appliances

complete standard forms

prepare general information and papers

prepare written estimates

read and interpret a variety of texts including product descriptions

write formal and informal letters

numeracy skills to calculate and interpret data on the supply and installation costs of home sustainability measures

planning organising and scheduling skills to undertake workrelated tasks such as obtaining prices from suppliers of home sustainability products and services

research skills to identify and locate documents and information on the costs and features of hone sustainability products and services

technology skills to use general purpose software and access online catalogues

Required knowledge

factors involved in estimating costs of home sustainability products and services

cost range

ethical practices in identifying suppliers and product and service information

limitations

procedure for preparing cost estimates

product and service specifications

reasons for explaining inclusions exclusions and limitations

required information

sources of information

home sustainability products and services

rebates and other forms of assistance

sources of information on home sustainability products and services

types cost and features

energy

thermal performance

waste

water

relevant commonwealth state or territory and local government legislation and regulations related to

antidiscrimination and equal employment opportunity

consumer protection fair trading and trade practices

employment and industrial relations

home sustainability assessment

occupational health and safety OHS

privacy

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 preparing a written estimate of the cost range of implementing the home sustainability measures identified through a home sustainability assessment

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to

prepare an estimate of the cost range of implementing the home sustainability measures identified through a home sustainability assessment

present and explain the estimated cost range of home sustainability measures to a client

apply knowledge of the procedure for estimating the cost range of implementing home sustainability measures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an offsite context and is to comply with relevant regulatory and Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

relevant codes standards and government regulations

technology suitable for generating reports

technical reference library with current publications on

cost estimation procedures

home sustainability products and services

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments

Guidance information for assessment

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

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

Effective communication strategies may include:

Home sustainability products and services may relate to:

Limitations may include:

Information on home sustainability products and services may include:

Appropriate sources may include:

Information on rebates and other forms of assistance include:

Costs may include:

Factors that may influence estimated cost range may include:

Details may include: