Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPPHSA4008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply information on sustainability principles, legislation and programs to complete work

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPHSA4008 - Apply information on sustainability principles, legislation and programs to complete work
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply sustainability principles, legislation and information on government and non-government programs when planning and delivering home sustainability services.The unit supports the work of home sustainability assessors applying information relating to sustainability when providing home sustainability services.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

computer system with internet access and printer to research on information relating to sustainability, greenhouse emissions, and home sustainability assessments

materials:

legislation, regulations and codes of practice relating to the home sustainability assessments specified in the performance evidence

workplace policies and procedures relating to home sustainability assessments

householders participating in a home sustainability assessment

relationships with team members and supervisor:

assessment activities are performed on an individual basis under general supervision.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Research relationship between sustainability, greenhouse gas emissions, and home sustainability assessment.
  • Key principles of sustainability are identified.
  • Relationships are identified between greenhouse gas emissions and housing design, household energy and water use, household waste generation and resident behaviour.
  • Contribution of home sustainability assessment to reducing greenhouse emissions and promoting sustainability is identified.
  • Sources of information on sustainability principles, greenhouse gas emissions and home sustainability assessments are identified.
       
Element: Identify and comply with legislation and regulations relevant to home sustainability.
  • Commonwealth, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relevant to home sustainability assessment are identified and followed in providing services to clients.
  • Own interpretation of legislation and regulations is confirmed to ensure compliance.
  • Situations in which specialist advice is required are identified and sources of advice on legislation and regulations are determined.
       
Element: Identify and comply with industry codes of practice relevant to home sustainability assessors.
  • Industry codes of practice are identified and followed in providing services to clients.
  • Own knowledge of industry codes of practice is confirmed to ensure compliance.
  • Situations in which specialist advice is required are identified and sources of advice on industry codes of practice are determined.
       
Element: Source and apply information on government and non-government programs on home sustainability.
  • Sources of information on government and non-government programs on home sustainability are identified and accessed.
  • Key features of government and non-government programs that provide support for implementation of home sustainability measures are identified.
  • Information on government and non-government programs that provide support for the implementation of home sustainability measures is applied in providing services to clients.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Research relationship between sustainability, greenhouse gas emissions, and home sustainability assessment.

1.1.

Key principles of sustainability are identified.

1.2.

Relationships are identified between greenhouse gas emissions and housing design, household energy and water use, household waste generation and resident behaviour.

1.3.

Contribution of home sustainability assessment to reducing greenhouse emissions and promoting sustainability is identified.

1.4.

Sources of information on sustainability principles, greenhouse gas emissions and home sustainability assessments are identified.

2.

Identify and comply with legislation and regulations relevant to home sustainability.

2.1.

Commonwealth, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relevant to home sustainability assessment are identified and followed in providing services to clients.

2.2.

Own interpretation of legislation and regulations is confirmed to ensure compliance.

2.3.

Situations in which specialist advice is required are identified and sources of advice on legislation and regulations are determined.

3.

Identify and comply with industry codes of practice relevant to home sustainability assessors.

3.1.

Industry codes of practice are identified and followed in providing services to clients.

3.2.

Own knowledge of industry codes of practice is confirmed to ensure compliance.

3.3.

Situations in which specialist advice is required are identified and sources of advice on industry codes of practice are determined.

4.

Source and apply information on government and non-government programs on home sustainability.

4.1.

Sources of information on government and non-government programs on home sustainability are identified and accessed.

4.2.

Key features of government and non-government programs that provide support for implementation of home sustainability measures are identified.

4.3.

Information on government and non-government programs that provide support for the implementation of home sustainability measures is applied in providing services to clients.

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 apply information on sustainability principles, legislation and government and non-government programs in planning and providing home sustainability services to three different clients.

In doing the above, the person must:

determine relationship between sustainability, greenhouse gas emissions, and home sustainability assessment

apply the following legislation, regulations and codes of practice in conducting the home sustainability assessment:

consumer protection and trade practices

environment

home sustainability assessment

privacy

work health and safety (WHS).

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

greenhouse gas emissions:

causes

relationship between greenhouse gas emissions and house design, household appliances and facilities, water use, waste generation and resident behaviour

role of home sustainability assessments in reducing greenhouse emissions

sources of information on greenhouse emissions

trends in greenhouse emissions

ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through home sustainability measures

home sustainability assessment:

codes of practice

government and non-government programs to support home sustainability measures

relevant commonwealth, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to:

building and construction

consumer protection and trade practices

environment

home sustainability assessment

privacy

water

WHS

sustainability:

features of sustainable residential buildings

government policy and international commitments

principles.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Research relationship between sustainability, greenhouse gas emissions, and home sustainability assessment.

1.1.

Key principles of sustainability are identified.

1.2.

Relationships are identified between greenhouse gas emissions and housing design, household energy and water use, household waste generation and resident behaviour.

1.3.

Contribution of home sustainability assessment to reducing greenhouse emissions and promoting sustainability is identified.

1.4.

Sources of information on sustainability principles, greenhouse gas emissions and home sustainability assessments are identified.

2.

Identify and comply with legislation and regulations relevant to home sustainability.

2.1.

Commonwealth, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relevant to home sustainability assessment are identified and followed in providing services to clients.

2.2.

Own interpretation of legislation and regulations is confirmed to ensure compliance.

2.3.

Situations in which specialist advice is required are identified and sources of advice on legislation and regulations are determined.

3.

Identify and comply with industry codes of practice relevant to home sustainability assessors.

3.1.

Industry codes of practice are identified and followed in providing services to clients.

3.2.

Own knowledge of industry codes of practice is confirmed to ensure compliance.

3.3.

Situations in which specialist advice is required are identified and sources of advice on industry codes of practice are determined.

4.

Source and apply information on government and non-government programs on home sustainability.

4.1.

Sources of information on government and non-government programs on home sustainability are identified and accessed.

4.2.

Key features of government and non-government programs that provide support for implementation of home sustainability measures are identified.

4.3.

Information on government and non-government programs that provide support for the implementation of home sustainability measures is applied in providing services to clients.

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.

Key principles of sustainability must include:

community involvement

continual improvement

ecological integrity

equity within and between generations

integration of environmental, social and economic considerations in decision making

precautionary behaviour.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Key principles of sustainability are identified. 
Relationships are identified between greenhouse gas emissions and housing design, household energy and water use, household waste generation and resident behaviour. 
Contribution of home sustainability assessment to reducing greenhouse emissions and promoting sustainability is identified. 
Sources of information on sustainability principles, greenhouse gas emissions and home sustainability assessments are identified. 
Commonwealth, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relevant to home sustainability assessment are identified and followed in providing services to clients. 
Own interpretation of legislation and regulations is confirmed to ensure compliance. 
Situations in which specialist advice is required are identified and sources of advice on legislation and regulations are determined. 
Industry codes of practice are identified and followed in providing services to clients. 
Own knowledge of industry codes of practice is confirmed to ensure compliance. 
Situations in which specialist advice is required are identified and sources of advice on industry codes of practice are determined. 
Sources of information on government and non-government programs on home sustainability are identified and accessed. 
Key features of government and non-government programs that provide support for implementation of home sustainability measures are identified. 
Information on government and non-government programs that provide support for the implementation of home sustainability measures is applied in providing services to clients. 

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