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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Manage own work performance as a NatHERS assessor.
  2. Set and meet own work priorities.
  3. Develop and maintain professional competence.
  4. Model ethical practices.
  5. Comply with industry accreditation, licensing and quality assurance requirements.
  6. Follow quality procedures in conducting NatHERS assessments.

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Personal qualities must include at least two of the following:

adherence to organisational policies and procedures

appropriate interpersonal communication

commitment to maintaining appropriate personal presentation

commitment to use of sustainable work practices.

Own work responsibilities, priorities and accountabilitiesmust include at least three of the following:

complying with security procedures

conducting NatHERS assessments

dealing with conflicting goals

determining work and personal needs

meeting duty of care requirements

meeting individual and team goals and targets

meeting work health and safety requirements

meeting quality assurance requirements

mentoring and supporting others

modelling sustainable practice

planning new work

prioritising and scheduling work and other activities

promoting corporate image of organisation

reassessing performance

reporting on work performance

working in a team.


Performance Evidence

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 safely and competently respond to six different workplace matters that demonstrate the following aspects of work in the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) assessment industry:

managing own work performance

setting and meeting own work priorities

developing and maintaining own professional competence, including:

assessing personal strengths and weaknesses

planning and implementing own professional development plan

demonstrating ethical practice and compliance with the requirements of the appropriate industry accreditation or licensing body in conducting NatHERS assessments

following quality procedures in conducting NatHERS assessments.

In doing the above, the person must:

demonstrate personal motivation and commitment to the work role

manage day-to-day responsibilities and conflicting demands as a NatHERS assessor in an efficient and cooperative manner

relate positively to clients, fellow workers and the management team

apply knowledge of the accreditation and licensing requirements for NatHERS assessors.


Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

accreditation and licensing for NatHERS assessors:

accreditation and licensing requirements

accrediting and licensing bodies

business technologies for improving efficiency and effectiveness in managing work priorities and commitments

principles and techniques of:

performance measurement

personal development planning

personal goal setting

personal presentation

time management

work methods and practices that improve personal performance

professional development:

assessment of personal professional development needs

professional networks and associations relating to NatHERS assessment

training relating to sustainability and NatHERS assessment

quality system, including quality manual.