Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess potential for use of low and zero carbon technologies.
- Needs, circumstances and motivations of client regarding the use of low and zero carbon energy technologies are identified.
- Site inspection is planned to determine viability of using low and zero carbon energy technologies.
- Potential hazards associated with conducting a site inspection are identified to ensure risks are suitably managed.
- Tools, equipment and other requirements for site inspection are identified and arrangements are made to ensure their availability on day of inspection.
- Information required is obtained from client before conducting site inspection.
- Details of site inspection are agreed with client before conducting inspection.
- Site inspection is conducted and information required for determining viability of using low and zero carbon energy technologies is gathered.
- Potential low and zero carbon energy technologies are identified taking into account client’s needs and outcomes of site inspection.
- Advise client on selection of low and zero carbon technologies
- Potential opportunities and constraints regarding the use of low and zero carbon energy technologies are identified.
- Relevant low and zero carbon energy technologies are assessed to determine which is likely to meet client requirements and property characteristics.
- Objective and impartial recommendations regarding appropriate low and zero carbon energy technologies are provided to client.
- Clients are referred to other sources of information, advice and expertise, where necessary.
- Referral fees or other benefits from product and service suppliers are disclosed to client.
- Recommendations are discussed with client and opportunities are provided for client to ask questions and seek clarification, where necessary.