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Assess thermal performance of existing residential buildings

Assess thermal performance of existing residential buildings

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPHES4007
State Code
OBJ20
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
70
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to source and analyse information on the thermal performance of existing residences. It includes providing advice on ways to improve thermal performance accounting for ownership and type of building, costs and practicalities of implementing improvement recommendations.This unit is for individuals who work independently as home sustainability assessors using specialised knowledge to complete thermal performance 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 thermal performance assessment.
  • 1.1 Consult with client to clarify purpose of thermal performance 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 improving thermal performance of existing residential buildings.
  • 1.3 Plan thermal performance assessment in consultation with client and according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements.
  • 1.4 Prepare thermal performance assessment documentation and confirm that required tools and equipment are available and in working order.
2 Compile and analyse information on thermal performance of residence.
  • 2.1 Gather information from client to clarify building use and construction details.
  • 2.2 Select and fit required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 2.3 Carry out measurements and observations during on-site inspection to confirm factors impacting thermal performance.
  • 2.4 Record information using appropriate data collection tool.
  • 2.5 Analyse information to identify strengths and weaknesses in thermal performance of residence.
3 Analyse options for improving thermal performance of residence.
  • 3.1 Source technical information on building thermal performance and evaluate suitability for existing residence.
  • 3.2 Identify government rebates and other assistance programs for thermal performance of existing residential buildings.
  • 3.3 Evaluate options for improving thermal performance and reducing emissions of the residence.
  • 3.4 Identify cost effective measures for improving thermal performance of the residence according to organisational requirements.
4 Report findings of thermal performance assessment.
  • 4.1 Collate results, recommendations and supporting evidence of thermal performance assessment.
  • 4.2 Write up options and prioritise recommendations for thermal performance improvements.
  • 4.3 Discuss report and indicative costs and improvements in thermal performance with client.
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