Qualification details

Version

Comment

1

Revised qualification deemed equivalent.

2

Update of revised equivalent Group B elective unit:

• CPPCMN4013B Operate a sustainable business

3

Version 3 of this qualification replaces superseded equivalent elective unit CPCCOHS1001A with CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

4

Update to superseded imported elective units to equivalent current elective units:

• BSBSMB401A to BSBSMB401
• BSBSMB402A to BSBSMB402
• BSBSMB403A to BSBSMB403
• BSBSMB404A to BSBSMB404

This version released with CPP07 version 14.4.

5

Deletion of the Home Sustainability units as approved by the Industry Reference Committee Release 9.0 of the CPP Property Services Training Package:

• CPPHSA4008A - Apply sustainability principles, legislation and information on government programs
• CPPHSA4011A - Collect information to support NatHERS assessment 
• CPPHSA4013A - Conduct NatHERS assessment of existing residential buildings
• CPPHSA4014A - Meet regulatory requirements when completing NatHERS assessments
• CPPHSA4016A - Advise on options for enhancing thermal performance of residential buildings
• CPPHSA4017A - Cost measures to improve thermal performance of residential buildings.

Employability skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification  

Communication 

• uses appropriate techniques to give clear and accurate information to clients
• relays information and provides feedback to team members
• interprets relevant regulations, legislation and definitions, codes, organisational policies, industry standards, safety signs, financial requirements, plans, drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• demonstrates awareness of individual, social and cultural differences
• researches, prepares and presents a range of documents relating to NatHERS, including contracts, quotes, reports and action plans
• uses effective interpersonal skills and communication techniques to provide advice on ways of enhancing thermal performance of residential buildings
• uses active listening skills and appropriate techniques to manage and resolve conflict

Teamwork 

• develops effective relationships with clients
• consults with others to determine individual and team roles and responsibilities
• seeks specialist advice and feedback where required
• maintains effective work relationships
• identifies team dynamics and causes of conflict and stress within teams
• facilitates meetings

Problem solving 

• conducts NatHERS assessments and identifies ways of improving thermal performance of planned and existing residential buildings
• negotiates and resolves conflict between clients and stakeholders
• seeks satisfactory resolution of issues raised by clients
• uses appropriate strategies to identify, mitigate and eliminate risks
• estimates the cost of measures designed to improve residential building thermal performance measures

Initiative and enterprise 

• analyses own work practices and process outcomes critically
• engages colleagues and shares knowledge on NatHERS assessment matters
• adapts to new workplace situations

Planning and organising 

• prepares and administers documentation and implements organisational policies and procedures
• collects, organises and collates information
• plans NatHERS assessments within time and cost restraints
• develops risk management plans, personal development plans, and reports

Self-management 

• identifies limitations of role, responsibilities and abilities and follows ethical practices, regulatory and organisational requirements, and business standards
• works without supervision
• models sustainable practices
• uses feedback to improve own performance
• uses personal presentation, manner and language consistent with industry code of practice
• assesses competing demands for work time and identifies and organises tasks to achieve individual, team and enterprise work priorities

Learning 

• identifies and accesses professional development opportunities
• maintains knowledge of current codes, standards, regulations, practices and industry updates
• assesses personal strengths and weaknesses in providing NatHERS assessment services against job requirements, industry competency standards and other relevant benchmarks to determine personal development priorities and action where necessary

Technology 

• uses information technology to undertake research and complete business documents
• uses a range of measuring equipment in gathering information relevant to NatHERS assessments
• calibrates relevant tools and equipment
• uses NatHERS
• applies general purpose computer software, such as word processing and database packages, to prepare reports
• uses the internet to access information on residential building thermal performance products and services

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

• 17 units of competency:

• 11 core units
• 6 elective units.

The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows:

• a minimum of three units must be chosen from Group A
• a maximum of three units may be chosen from Group B
• three of the six units may be chosen from other Certificate IV or Diploma qualifications in CPP07, or another current Training Package or state-accredited course; with it being possible to choose one of those three units also from a Certificate III qualification.

Core units 

BSBRSK401A

Identify risk and apply risk management processes

CPPACC4015A

Follow site occupational health and safety requirements

CPPCMN4008A

Read and extract information from plans, drawings and specifications for residential buildings

CPPHSA4012A

Conduct NatHERS assessment of planned residential buildings

CPPHSA4015A

Assess impact of building elements on thermal performance of residential buildings

CPPHSA4018A

Manage own work, professional development and ethical behaviour

Elective units 

Group A 

CPCCBC4014A

Prepare simple building sketches and drawings

CPPCMN3001B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

CPPHSA4001A

Assess household energy use

CPPHSA4002A

Assess household waste generation and management

CPPHSA4003A

Assess household water use

CPPHSA4004A

Assess thermal performance of existing residences using non-rating tools and techniques

CPPHSA4019A

Inform clients about thermal performance of residential buildings

CPPHSA4020A

Operate computer systems to support NatHERS assessment

CPPHSA5001A

Assess thermal performance of complex residential buildings

Group B 

BSBSMB401

Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business

BSBSMB402

Plan small business finances

BSBSMB403

Market the small business

BSBSMB404

Undertake small business planning

CPCCWHS1001

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

CPPCMN3004A

Respond to enquiries and complaints

CPPCMN4004B

Facilitate effective client relationships

CPPCMN4013B

Operate a sustainable business