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Assess household energy use and efficiency improvements

Assess household energy use and efficiency improvements

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPHES4005
State Code
OBJ23
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/05/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/05/2020
Field of Education
030905 - Building Services Engineering
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to source and analyse information on household energy use and to advise on ways to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy costs in the home.This unit is for individuals who work independently as home sustainability assessors using specialised knowledge to complete household energy assessments. It involves completing routine and non-routine tasks and dealing with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and organise energy assessment.
  • 1.1 Consult with client to clarify purpose of energy use assessment and respond to questions and concerns.
  • 1.2 Confirm assessment requirements in line with client needs, legislation, regulations, standards, codes and government incentive programs for energy efficiency.
  • 1.3 Plan energy use assessment in consultation with client and according to work health and safety (WHS) procedures.
  • 1.4 Prepare energy use assessment documentation.
  • 1.5 Confirm that required tools and equipment are available and in working order.
2 Compile information on household energy generation, use, and costs.
  • 2.1 Gather information on energy use, onsite energy production and storage and energy costs.
  • 2.2 Access and interpret energy bills and metering data.
  • 2.3 Identify main sources of energy use.
  • 2.4 Carry out measurements and observations safely during on-site inspection to estimate energy usage for key energy using appliances.
  • 2.5 Gather information on household occupant behaviours and preferences that impact energy use.
  • 2.6 Record gathered information using suitable data collection tool.
3 Analyse data on household energy use.
  • 3.1 Identify key features of household energy usage and estimate costs and greenhouse gas emissions for key appliances.
  • 3.2 Reconcile energy use with energy billing data.
  • 3.3 Identify cost effective measures and behavioural opportunities for improving energy efficiency.
  • 3.4 Identify government rebates and other assistance programs for improving household energy efficiency.
  • 3.5 Estimate energy, emissions and cost savings to be gained by implementing measures for improving energy efficiency.
4 Provide information on residential renewable energy.
  • 4.1 Source technical information on renewal energy production and storage technologies and inform client.
  • 4.2 Evaluate suitability of using residential property for renewable energy systems and discuss with client.
  • 4.3 Identify feed in tariffs, government rebates and other assistance programs for installing energy production and storage technologies.
5 Report findings of household energy assessment.
  • 5.1 Collate results, recommendations and supporting evidence of energy use assessment.
  • 5.2 Document options and potential savings and prioritise recommendations for energy efficiency measures in line with client needs.
  • 5.3 Explain report, indicative costs and improvements in household energy efficiency to client.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5444 CPPHSA4001A Assess household energy use Unit of competency