CPCSUS5003 — Manage energy efficient building methods and strategies

1 Plan and prepare to construct an energy efficient building.

• 1.1Review plans, drawings and specifications to identify energy efficient requirements of finished building or works.
• 1.2Determine the building class and type.
• 1.3Consult relevant stakeholders to identify the purpose and use of the building and the energy efficiency expectations of its owners or occupiers.
• 1.4Source, select and cost construction materials and products to conform to energy efficiency expectations of the building or works.
• 1.5Schedule works to be undertaken to support the energy efficient building strategy.
• 1.6Resource the project with appropriately skilled tradespeople with energy efficiency competency.
• 1.7Develop strategies for the disposal, recovery or reuse of waste materials for the project.
• 1.8Communicate budget, timelines and impact of energy efficiency of the project to the owner, occupier and other stakeholders.

2 Monitor project energy efficiency.

• 2.1Evaluate and quantify the impact on energy efficiency against the expectations to assist in decision-making processes of construction methods, materials selection and alteration of works.
• 2.2Assess the capacity to maximise energy efficiency by improving building envelope sealing prior to other work commencing.
• 2.3Brief trades and other workers on the building project regarding expected energy efficiencies, quality of work, methods and techniques to be used.
• 2.4Monitor the project and maintain communication with subsequent trades to ensure benefits of energy efficient requirements and techniques are not lost or diminished.

3 Evaluate and communicate energy efficiency outcomes.

• 3.1Assess works undertaken for adherence to energy efficiency processes.
• 3.2Conduct and record handheld thermal imaging assessment of building or works to determine presence of unwanted heat and air leakages and address findings where necessary.
• 3.3Conduct duct testing to identify the location of leakages and implement remedial work to address findings.
• 3.4Seek external expert verification of star ratings for building energy efficiency.

What does an assessment tool for CPCSUS5003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCSUS5003 needs to address all 39 unit components: 3 elements with 16 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 16 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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