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

CPPHSA4017 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Cost measures to improve thermal performance of residential buildings

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPHSA4017 - Cost measures to improve thermal performance of residential buildings
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to collect information on the costs of measures required to improve the thermal performance of planned and existing residential buildings which may be identified through a Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) assessment. It includes confirming required measures for improving thermal performance, gathering information on costs of measures, and analysing those costs.The unit supports the work of NatHERS assessors engaged in costing measures to improve building thermal performance.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:

computer equipment suitable for producing reports for clients

materials:

building documentation for residential buildings to be assessed

outcomes of a NatHERS assessment of residential building for which thermal performance improvement measures are to be costed

relevant codes, standards and government regulations

technical reference library with current publications on energy efficient materials, products and services

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: Confirm potential measures for improving thermal performance.
  • Measures for improving thermal performance of residential buildings are identified.
  • Details of potential measures for enhancing thermal performance of building are identified and confirmed with client.
       
Element: Gather information on cost of measures to improve thermal performance.
  • Information on cost of measures to improve thermal performance is researched.
  • Information on rebates and other forms of assistance for particular measures to improve thermal performance is researched and obtained.
  • Information on availability, suitability and likely supply time of products and services, where applicable, is obtained.
  • Factors that may influence cost of measures to improve thermal performance are identified and documented.
  • Information on cost of measures to improve thermal performance is collated and documented.
  • Ethical practices are observed in identifying and gathering product and service information.
  • Details of information obtained on products and services are maintained and securely stored.
       
Element: Analyse cost of measures to improve thermal performance.
  • Information on costs of measures to improve thermal performance of building is collated and analysed.
  • Indicative costs of measures to improve thermal performance are determined.
  • Limitations of cost information are identified.
       


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.

Confirm potential measures for improving thermal performance.

1.1.

Measures for improving thermal performance of residential buildings are identified.

1.2.

Details of potential measures for enhancing thermal performance of building are identified and confirmed with client.

2.

Gather information on cost of measures to improve thermal performance.

2.1.

Information on cost of measures to improve thermal performance is researched.

2.2.

Information on rebates and other forms of assistance for particular measures to improve thermal performance is researched and obtained.

2.3.

Information on availability, suitability and likely supply time of products and services, where applicable, is obtained.

2.4.

Factors that may influence cost of measures to improve thermal performance are identified and documented.

2.5.

Information on cost of measures to improve thermal performance is collated and documented.

2.6.

Ethical practices are observed in identifying and gathering product and service information.

2.7.

Details of information obtained on products and services are maintained and securely stored.

3.

Analyse cost of measures to improve thermal performance.

3.1.

Information on costs of measures to improve thermal performance of building is collated and analysed.

3.2.

Indicative costs of measures to improve thermal performance are determined.

3.3

Limitations of cost information are identified.

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 determine the cost of measures for improving the thermal performance of two different residential buildings based on the outcomes of a Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) assessment.

In doing the above, the person must:

identify potential measures for improving the thermal performance of residential buildings

gather information on costs of measures for improving thermal performance of residential buildings

analyse costs of measures for improving thermal performance of residential buildings

identify limitations of cost information.

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

factors involved in providing cost measures to improve thermal performance of residential buildings:

ethical practices in identifying suppliers and product and service information

product and service knowledge:

benefits and limitations of products and services

inclusions and exclusions in products and services

rebates and other forms of assistance for products and services that enhance thermal performance of residential buildings

specifications

measures to improve thermal performance of residential buildings that consider:

construction materials

draught proofing

floor coverings

glazing

insulation levels

landscaping and planting

orientation

passive cooling

passive design

passive solar heating

shade

structural changes

thermal mass

ventilation

window coverings

window size, location and type

zoning and layout

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

building and construction

consumer protection and trade practices

energy conservation

work health and safety (WHS)

sources of information on products and services to improve thermal performance of residential buildings.


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.

Confirm potential measures for improving thermal performance.

1.1.

Measures for improving thermal performance of residential buildings are identified.

1.2.

Details of potential measures for enhancing thermal performance of building are identified and confirmed with client.

2.

Gather information on cost of measures to improve thermal performance.

2.1.

Information on cost of measures to improve thermal performance is researched.

2.2.

Information on rebates and other forms of assistance for particular measures to improve thermal performance is researched and obtained.

2.3.

Information on availability, suitability and likely supply time of products and services, where applicable, is obtained.

2.4.

Factors that may influence cost of measures to improve thermal performance are identified and documented.

2.5.

Information on cost of measures to improve thermal performance is collated and documented.

2.6.

Ethical practices are observed in identifying and gathering product and service information.

2.7.

Details of information obtained on products and services are maintained and securely stored.

3.

Analyse cost of measures to improve thermal performance.

3.1.

Information on costs of measures to improve thermal performance of building is collated and analysed.

3.2.

Indicative costs of measures to improve thermal performance are determined.

3.3

Limitations of cost information are identified.

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.

Measures for improving thermal performance of residential buildings must include at least three of the following:

construction materials

draught proofing

floor coverings

glazing

insulation levels

landscaping and planting

orientation

passive cooling

passive design

passive solar heating

shading

skylights

structural changes

thermal mass

ventilation

windows:

coverings

size

type

building zoning and layout.

Factors that may influence costmust include at least three of the following:

availability

building design

building siting

building type

changes in product and service specifications

changes in professional fees

condition of building

date of order or purchase

delays in supply

foreign exchange movements

guarantees

insurance

labour costs

product changes and upgrades

service changes and upgrades

source of supply

taxes and charges

transport and handling costs.

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
Measures for improving thermal performance of residential buildings are identified. 
Details of potential measures for enhancing thermal performance of building are identified and confirmed with client. 
Information on cost of measures to improve thermal performance is researched. 
Information on rebates and other forms of assistance for particular measures to improve thermal performance is researched and obtained. 
Information on availability, suitability and likely supply time of products and services, where applicable, is obtained. 
Factors that may influence cost of measures to improve thermal performance are identified and documented. 
Information on cost of measures to improve thermal performance is collated and documented. 
Ethical practices are observed in identifying and gathering product and service information. 
Details of information obtained on products and services are maintained and securely stored. 
Information on costs of measures to improve thermal performance of building is collated and analysed. 
Indicative costs of measures to improve thermal performance are determined. 
Limitations of cost information are identified. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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