Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Low and zero carbon energy technologies may include:
biomass
ground cooling
ground source heat pumps
mini hydro systems
passive solar design
small combined heat and power systems
solar photovoltaics
solar thermal
wind power.
Hazards may include:
confined spaces
electricity
fire
harassment, bullying and/or violence involving co-workers or customers
hazardous substances:
asbestos
biological products
blood products
broken metal
chemicals
electrical wiring
fibres
fumes
gases
glass
insulation
leaking containers
oil and petrol
heat:
burns
scalds
manual handling:
carrying
lifting
pulling
pushing
machinery, including powered and non-powered equipment
skin penetrating injuries:
knives
sharps
syringes and needles
unaccompanied minors
waste
work environment:
access
animals
dust
floor surfaces
lighting
noise
passive smoking
temperature extremes
trips and falls
ventilation
working alone
working at heights.
Tools, equipment and other requirements may include:
calculator
clipboard
collection containers
commercial ladder
compass
digital camera
personal protective equipment (PPE):
dust masks
eye protection
gloves
headwear
overalls
safety shoes and workboots
portable computer equipment
reference manuals
tape measure
thermometer
timer
torch.
Information required from client may include:
house construction details:
age
floor area
insulation
materials
number of storeys
household member:
age
number.
Details of site inspection may include:
address and postcode of residence
assessor name and contact details
date and time of inspection
duration of inspection
responsible adult to be at site during inspection.
Opportunities and constraints may include:
design and siting of building
grants and incentives
grid connection
planning policy
regulations:
building
electrical
gas
planning
plumbing
utilities
suitability of technology to client needs and energy use.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by demonstrating the promotion to clients of low and zero carbon energy technologies in residential buildings by assessing the potential for use and advising on the selection of low and zero carbon energy technologies.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person should demonstrate the ability to:
assess the potential for use of low and zero carbon energy technologies in residential buildings
conduct a site inspection as part of assessing the potential for the use of low and zero carbon energy technologies in residential buildings
identify potential opportunities and constraints regarding the use of low and zero carbon energy technologies in residential buildings
advise clients on the selection and use of low and zero carbon energy technologies.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of this unit:
must be in the context of the work environment
may be conducted in an off-site context, provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills
must meet relevant compliance requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
relevant codes, standards and government regulations.
technical reference library with current publications on low and zero carbon energy technologies.
Method of assessment
Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge, using one or more of the following methods:
written and/or oral assessment
observed, documented and/or first-hand testimonial evidence of the candidate demonstrating the promotion to clients of low and zero carbon energy technologies in residential buildings by:
assessing the potential for use
advising on the selection of low and zero carbon energy technologies.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.