Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
CPPHSA4013 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct NatHERS assessment of existing residential buildings
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | CPPHSA4013 - Conduct NatHERS assessment of existing residential buildings |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to assess the thermal performance of existing residential buildings using software tools that are accredited under the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) for regulatory purposes.The unit supports the work of NatHERS assessors engaged in assessing, and making recommendations for improving, the thermal performance of existing residential buildings.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of the accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements for NatHERS assessors. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities: equipment: NatHERS software tool computer equipment suitable for using NatHERS software tool materials: relevant codes, standards and government regulations building documentation for residential buildings to be assessed householder for provision of information relevant to building thermal performance assessment residential building drawn from the NCC classes of buildings specified in the performance evidence technical reference library with current publications on: Australian climatic zones building design and materials house energy rating system (HERS) building thermal performance for existing buildings manufacturer product information on building products and materials NatHERS 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. Assessors must also hold current accreditation with a NatHERS Assessor Accrediting Organisation. |
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Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Plan the NatHERS assessment. |
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Element: Gather information on existing residential building. |
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Element: Enter information into thermal performance assessment tool. |
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Element: Apply thermal performance assessment tool. |
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Element: Identify options for improving thermal performance. |
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Element: Report outcomes of thermal performance assessment. |
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