Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Residential Building Energy Assessment
Diploma of Residential Building Energy Assessment
CPP51012
J265
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 18/01/2017 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 26/09/2012 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is designed to meet the needs of those engaged in assessing the energy and thermal performance of residential buildings.
Potential users of this qualification include Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) assessors, enterprises, government agencies, industry regulatory bodies, community organisations, building designers, architects and other building professionals associated with residential building thermal performance.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in fourteen (14) units of competency:- three (3) core units
- eleven (11) 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 four (4) units must be chosen from Group A
- a maximum of seven (7) units may be chosen from Group B
- three (3) of the eleven (11) units may be chosen from other Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualifications in CPP07, or another current Training Package or state-accredited course; with it being possible to choose one of those three units also from a Certificate IV qualification.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WE621 | CPPHSA5002A | Assess thermal performance and energy efficiency of residential buildings | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WE620 | CPPHSA5001A | Assess thermal performance of complex residential buildings | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WE622 | CPPHSA5003A | Manage quality assurance of NatHERS assessments | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of four (4) units must be completed from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5587 | CPPCMN4012A | Contribute to sustainable solutions throughout a building's life cycle | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WE623 | CPPHSA5004A | Educate clients about thermal efficiency of residential buildings | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWY80 | TAEDEL404 | Mentor in the workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WE624 | CPPHSA5005A | Peer review NatHERS assessments | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WE625 | CPPHSA5006A | Promote low and zero carbon energy technologies in residential buildings | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
A maximum of seven (7) units to be completed from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5586 | CPPCMN4011A | Communicate and market sustainable solutions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUH71 | BSBMKG609 | Develop a marketing plan | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUK16 | BSBMGT617 | Develop and implement a business plan | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WC126 | CPPCMN4002B | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUM52 | BSBRSK501 | Manage risk | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D5589 | CPPCMN5001A | Plan for a sustainable business | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D1352 | CPPDSM5036A | Prepare tender documentation in the property industry | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0732 | BSBHRM402A | Recruit, select and induct staff | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AUI91 | BSBPMG522 | Undertake project work | 45 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAI1 | CPP50516 | Diploma of Residential Building Energy Assessment | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.