Subjects
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in: 17 units of competency: 11 core units 6 elective units. The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows: a minimum of three units must be chosen from Group A up to three units may be chosen from Group B three of the six units may be chosen from other Certificate IV or Diploma qualifications in CPP, or another current Training Package or state-accredited course; with it being possible to choose one of those three units from a Certificate III qualification, provided the units do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification. | |
Core units | |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes | |
Follow site occupational health and safety requirements | |
Read plans, drawings and specifications for residential buildings | |
Collect information to support NatHERS assessment | |
Conduct NatHERS assessment of proposed residential buildings | |
Conduct NatHERS assessment of existing residential buildings | |
Meet regulatory requirements when completing NatHERS assessments | |
Assess impact of building elements on thermal performance of residential buildings | |
Advise on options for enhancing thermal performance of residential buildings | |
Cost measures to improve thermal performance of residential buildings | |
Manage own work, professional development and ethical behaviour as a NatHERS assessor | |
Elective units | |
Group A | |
Prepare simple building sketches and drawings | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Assess household energy use | |
Assess household waste generation and management | |
Assess household water use | |
Review thermal performance of existing residences using non-rating tools and techniques | |
Apply information on sustainability principles, legislation and programs to complete work | |
Inform clients about thermal performance of residential buildings | |
Operate computer systems to support NatHERS assessment | |
Assess thermal performance of complex residential buildings | |
Group B | |
Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business | |
Plan small business finances | |
Market the small business | |
Undertake small business planning | |
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | |
Respond to enquiries and complaints | |
Develop and manage client relations | |
Operate a sustainable business | |
