Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
CPPHSA4012 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct NatHERS assessment of proposed residential buildings
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | CPPHSA4012 - Conduct NatHERS assessment of proposed residential buildings |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to assess the thermal performance of proposed residential buildings using software tools that are accredited under the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) for regulatory purposes.The unit supports the work of NatHERS assessors engaged in assessing, and making recommendations for improving, the thermal performance of proposed residential buildings.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of the accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements for NatHERS assessors. | ||
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: NatHERS software tool computer equipment suitable for using NatHERS software tool materials: relevant codes, standards and government regulations building documentation for residential buildings to be assessed technical reference library with current publications on: Australian climatic zones building design and materials house energy rating system (HERS) building thermal performance for proposed buildings manufacturer product information on building products and materials NatHERS 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. Assessors must also hold current accreditation with a NatHERS Assessor Accrediting Organisation. |
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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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Plan the NatHERS assessment. |
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Element: Enter information into thermal performance assessment tool. |
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Element: Apply thermal performance assessment tool. |
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Element: Identify options for improving thermal performance. |
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Element: Report outcomes of thermal performance assessment. |
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