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. | Identify client requirements. | 1.1. | Measures for improving sustainability of residence are identified through a home sustainability assessment and/or analysis of written report of an assessment undertaken by an accredited assessor. |
| 1.2. | Effective communication strategies are used in establishing rapport with client and in responding to client questions and concerns. |
| | 1.3. | Details and specifications of recommended home sustainability measures are identified and confirmed with resident. |
| | 1.4. | Estimated cost of home sustainability products and services and limitations of cost estimates are explained to client. |
2. | Gather information on home sustainability products and services. | 2.1. | Cost and other information on home sustainability products and services are researched to prepare cost estimate. |
2.2. | Information on rebates and other forms of assistance available for particular home sustainability products and services is researched and obtained. |
2.3. | Potential suppliers of home sustainability products and services are identified. |
| 2.4. | Costs for the supply and, where appropriate, installation of home sustainability products and services are obtained from a range of suppliers. |
| | 2.5. | Information on availability and likely supply time of home sustainability products and services is obtained from a range of suppliers. |
| | 2.6. | Ethical practices are observed in identifying suppliers and gathering product and service information. |
| | 2.7. | Details of information obtained on home sustainability products and service are maintained and securely stored. |
3. | Prepare and present estimate to client. | 3.1. | Cost range for supply and, where required, installation of home sustainability products and services is confirmed based on information gathered from relevant sources. |
| 3.2. | Estimated cost range of home sustainability products and services is determined and documented. |
| 3.3. | Factors that may influence estimated cost range of home sustainability products and services are identified and documented. |
| | 3.4. | Details of potential suppliers of home sustainability products and services are documented. |
| | 3.5. | Estimated cost range of home sustainability measures is presented and explained to client. |
| | 3.6. | Client is given opportunity to evaluate estimated cost range of home sustainability measures. |
| | 3.7. | Client questions are answered fully and honestly. |
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 prepare a written estimate of the cost range of implementing the home sustainability measures identified through a home sustainability assessment of one residential building.
In doing the above, the person must:
gather information on a range of home sustainability products and services and assess their relative benefits
present and explain the estimated cost range of home sustainability measures to the client
apply knowledge of the procedure for estimating the cost range of implementing home sustainability measures.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
factors involved in estimating costs of home sustainability products and services:
cost range
ethical practices in identifying suppliers and product and service information
limitations
procedure for preparing cost estimates
product and service specifications
reasons for factoring in inclusions, exclusions and limitations
required information
sources of information
home sustainability products and services:
rebates and other forms of assistance
sources of information on home sustainability products and services
types, cost and features:
energy
thermal performance
waste
water
relevant commonwealth, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to:
consumer protection and trade practices
home sustainability assessment
privacy
work health and safety (WHS).
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
computer system with internet access and printer to research on information on features, price and availability of home sustainability products and services
materials:
relevant codes, standards and regulations relating to home sustainability products and services
supplier information on home sustainability products and services
workplace policies and procedures for estimating cost of home sustainability 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.