22011VIC Course in Basic Home
Sustainability Advice (for volunteers)
Accreditation Submission
June 2009
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4.6 of the Education and Training Reform Act, 2006. It
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Acknowledgements
Course development Steering Committee
Chair:
Greg Hunt
Western Port Greenhouse Alliance
Committee Members:
Elle Morrell
Moreland Energy Foundation Limited
Annette Salkeld
Environment Victoria
Sue Gipson
Sustainability Victoria
John Edwards
Bayside City Council
David Scannell
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Assessment Panel
Chair:
Trevor Lange
Chisholm Institute of TAFE
Committee Members:
Lina Robinson
Service Skills Victoria
John Edwards
Bayside City Council
Judy Roberts
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
In Attendance:
Lesley James
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Project Manager
Ms Linda Smart
Manager, Learning Innovation and Development
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
PO Box 42
HOLMESGLEN VIC 3148
Telephone:
Facsimile:
Email:
(03) 9564 1878
(03) 9564 1538
linda.smart@holmesglen.edu.au
Contents
Contents
Section A: Copyright and course classification information ...................................................... 1
1.
Course owner of the course ............................................................................................................... . 3
2.
Address ............................................................................................................................. .................. 3
3.
Type of submission............................................................................................................................. 3
4.
Copyright acknowledgement ............................................................................................................. . 3
5.
Licensing and franchise ..................................................................................................................... . 3
6.
Course accrediting body .................................................................................................................... . 3
7.
AVETMISS information ................................................................................................................... . 3
8.
Period of accreditation........................................................................................................................ 3
Section B: Course information ................................................................................................... 5
1.
Nomenclature...................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1
Name of the qualification .................................................................................................................. 7
1.2
Nominal duration of the course......................................................................................................... 7
2.
Vocational or educational outcomes of the course ............................................................................. 7
3.
Development of the course ................................................................................................................ . 7
4.
5.
6.
7.
3.1
Industry/enterprise/ community needs .............................................................................................. 7
3.2
Review for re-accreditation.............................................................................................................. 9
Course outcomes ............................................................................................................................. ... 9
4.1
Qualification level ............................................................................................................................. 9
4.2
Employability skills ........................................................................................................................... 9
4.3
Recognition given to the course (if applicable)................................................................................. 9
4.4
Licensing/regulatory requirements (if applicable)........................................................................... 9
Course rules ............................................................................................................................. ........... 9
5.1
Course structure................................................................................................................................ 9
5.2
Entry requirements .......................................................................................................................... 10
Assessment ............................................................................................................................. .......... 11
6.1
Assessment strategy ........................................................................................................................ 11
6.2
Assessor competencies .................................................................................................................... 11
Delivery ............................................................................................................................. ............... 12
7.1
Delivery modes ............................................................................................................................. 12
7.2
Resources ........................................................................................................................................ 12
8.
Pathways and articulation ................................................................................................................ . 13
9.
Ongoing monitoring and assessment ............................................................................................... . 13
Contents
Appendices to Section B: Course information .......................................................................... 15
Appendix 1 – Skills and knowledge profile ............................................................................................ . 15
Appendix 2 – Steering Committee meetings .......................................................................................... . 17
Appendix 3 – Letters of support of key stakeholders .............................................................................. 29
Appendix 4 – Course Contents Endorsement forms ................................................................................ 36
Section C: Units of competency................................................................................................ 43
Section A: Copyright and course classification information
Section A: Copyright and course classification information
1
Section A: Copyright and course classification information
Section A: Copyright and course classification information
1.
Copyright owner of the
course
Sustainability Victoria owns the copyright for this course.
2.
Address
Level 28
Urban Workshop
50 Lonsdale Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
www.sustainability.vic.gov.au
3.
Type of submission
Initial accreditation
4.
Copyright
acknowledgement
This work is copyright to Sustainability Victoria 2009. All rights
reserved. Except as provided in the Copyright Act 1968, this work
may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of
Sustainability Victoria.
5.
Licensing and franchise
All enquiries relating to the licensing and franchising of the course
should be directed to:
Val MacGregor
Community and Customer Service
Sustainability Victoria
Level 28
Urban Workshop
50 Lonsdale Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Telephone: (03) 8626 8742
Facsimile: (03) 9663 1007
Email:
val.macgregor@.sustainablility.vic.gov.au
6.
Course accrediting body
Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA)
Level 6, 35 Spring Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Telephone: (03) 9637 2806
7.
8.
AVETMISS information
Period of accreditation
ANZSCO
(Australian and New Zealand
Standard Classification of
Occupations)
234312 Environmental
Consultant
ANZSIC code
(Australia and New Zealand
Standard Industrial Classification
– industry type)
3299 Other Construction
Services n.e.c.
ASCED Code – 4 digit
(Field of Education)
0403 Building n.e.c.
National course code
22011VIC
The period of accreditation is from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2014.
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4
Section B: Course information
Section B: Course information
5
Section B: Course information
6
Section B: Course information
Section B: Course information
1.
Nomenclature
Standard 1 for Accredited Courses
1.1
Course in Basic Home Sustainability Advice (for volunteers)
1.2
2.
3.
Name of the
qualification
20 hours
Nominal duration of the
course
Vocational or educational
outcomes of the course
Standard 1 for Accredited Courses
Development of the course
Standard 1 and 2 for Accredited Courses
3.1
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time with
scientific evidence pointing strongly to human activity being
responsible for altering the climate. Climate change is particularly
influenced by carbon emissions which cause warming of the
atmosphere. Australia is a nation with one of the highest carbon
emissions per capita in the world and our consumption of energy is
one of the greatest contributors to carbon emissions. Among the
Australian Government strategies for tackling climate change is the
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, as summarised in the
December 2008 White paper. This scheme will set a price on carbon
emissions. This is aimed at reducing consumption of energy and
resources at both industry and householder levels, as both groups
have a role to play in living more sustainably.
Industry/enterprise/
community needs
Volunteers who successfully complete the course will be able to plan
a home visit, conduct a preliminary assessment of basic home energy
use, water use and waste disposal practices and be able to advise
householders of recommendations for savings on the basis of this
assessment. Volunteers will be able to record the information and
complete a report on the home visit under the direction of a host
organisation. An example of a host organisation might be a local
council or a community organisation.
Sustainability Victoria was established by the Victorian Government
under the Sustainability Victoria Act 2005 to encourage communities
to use resources more efficiently and reduce everyday environmental
impacts. Their underlying message of sustainable lifestyles for
businesses and households is that the choices people make and the
actions they take will affect the way we live in the future.
Sustainability Victoria has identified increasing concern in the
community about the health of our environment, leading to
increasing interest in changing lifestyles to reduce energy and water
consumption and to reduce waste in the home and in businesses.
Despite this community concern, Sustainability Victoria has advised
that community information about resource conservation is not being
translated into actions to change household behaviour at the scale that
is needed.
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Governments, local councils and community organisations such as
climate change groups are encouraging householders to change their
resource consumption habits by reducing their use of energy and
water and disposing of waste in responsible ways. There are many
initiatives aimed at informing people of the ways in which they can
reduce resource consumption. These include internet sites such as the
Department of Sustainability and the Environment’s ‘Sustainability at
home’ and Origin Energy’s ‘Your efficient home’. Many local
councils include information and home hints on their websites and in
their monthly community newspapers. However, there is inertia in
the community with many people unsure of how to start and what to
do. People need assistance in determining what simple changes can
be made around the home and an explanation of the environmental
and economic benefits of these changes.
Assistance in the form of a personal approach is of particular benefit
to householders who do not have the means to undergo energy audits
and may be less likely to access the vast amount of information that
is available on websites, in newspapers and flyers.
Communities benefit greatly from the contributions made by
volunteers across a wide range of activities. The enthusiasm of
volunteers in local areas is a vast untapped resource for making
lifestyle changes to reduce the impact of climate change and to
reduce costs for householders. Further, the relationships that exist
between members of community organisations, and those who
volunteer in their wider peer networks can serve as points of contact
for increasing the uptake of home sustainability assessments. This
course is designed to utilise volunteer enthusiasm and concern for the
environment into helping to reduce our communities’ consumption of
resources.
Sustainability Victoria provided the funding for the development of
the course in response to increasing requests from local councils with
specific green targets, and community groups wanting to assist low
income families with consistent information and support in achieving
home sustainability.
Entry into the Course in Basic Home Sustainability Advice
(for volunteers) is open to participants from local community and
environment groups who are interested in contributing to their
community by developing their skills to offer basic home
sustainability assessments under the direction of a host organisation.
Skills and knowledge
A skills and knowledge workshop was conducted to identify skills
and knowledge required of a person conducting a preliminary basic
home sustainability assessment. Representation at the workshop was
from Sustainability Victoria, Environment Victoria, Bayside City
Council, Moreland Energy Foundation and Western Port Greenhouse
Alliance. The results of the workshop were circulated to industry
stakeholders for their feedback and their comments were added to the
Skills and Knowledge Profile. Comments were received from
Ballarat Renewable Energy And Zero Emissions (BREAZE) and
Environment NSW. Refer to Appendix 1 for the Skills and
Knowledge Profile.
The proposed course is not covered by an existing qualification
within a Training Package.
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The Steering Committee assembled for the accreditation of this
qualification met once and comprised the following members:
•
Greg Hunt (Chairperson), Western Port Greenhouse Alliance,
Executive Officer
•
Elle Morrell, Moreland Energy Foundation Limited (MEFL),
Community Training Specialist
•
Annette Salkeld, Environment Victoria, Director Sustainable
Living Program
•
•
Sue Gipson, Sustainability Victoria, Project Officer
John Edwards, Bayside City Council, Manager Environment
and Sustainability
David Scannell, Holmesglen, Accreditation expert, Curriculum
Maintenance Manager
•
In attendance at meetings was:
•
Lesley James, Holmesglen, Project Officer
Appendices contain:
3.2
4.
5.
Review for
re-accreditation
•
Details of the skills and knowledge outcomes, how they
were developed and validated and how they are reflected in the
course – Appendix 1
•
•
•
Minutes of Steering Committee meetings – Appendix 2
Letters of support from key stakeholders – Appendix 3
Signed Course Contents Endorsement forms – Appendix 4
Not applicable
Course outcomes
Standard 1, 2 and 3 for Accredited Courses
4.1
Qualification level
This is a ‘Course in’ and as such does not have an AQF level.
4.2
Employability skills
N/A
4.3
Recognition given to the
course (if applicable)
Nil
4.4
Licensing/regulatory
requirements
(if applicable)
Nil
Course rules
5.1
Course structure
Standard 2, 6 and 7 for Accredited Courses
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a
Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency VPAU833
Conduct a Basic Home Assessment.
Unit of
Field of
competency/
module code
Education code
(6-digit)
Unit of competency/module title
Pre-
Nominal
requisite
hours
Nil
20
Core units/ modules
VPAU833
040399
Conduct a Basic Home Assessment
Total nominal hours
20
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Qualification profile (lowest level then lowest points where there is a
choice of electives)
Credit Matrix
Total points
No. of units/modules
Level 8
Level 7
Level 6
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
2
1
2
1
Level 1
Enabling
Total
5.2
Entry requirements
Standard 9 for Accredited Courses
The entry requirement for this course is Australian Core Skills Framework
Level 2. An individual competent at Level 2 of the ACSF will be able to
demonstrate the following achievement indicators:
Learning
•
Demonstrates some awareness of learning strengths and areas of need
in terms of their volunteer training
•
The application of a limited range of learning strategies in structured
and familiar contexts, eg checklists and accessing information
sources such as websites
Reading
•
Identifies and interprets relevant information and ideas within the
environment of the home assessment, eg reads and interprets
checklist information
•
Uses a number of reading strategies to identify and interpret relevant
information within familiar text types, eg further information
available in local council literature and newspapers
Writing
•
Conveys intended meaning to other team members and householder,
eg emails and additional comments on checklists
•
Produces familiar text types using simple vocabulary, grammatical
structures and conventions, eg additional checklist information
Oral communication
•
Uses everyday information to provide information or maintain a
conversation with householders and team members
•
Listens for relevant information in oral text across familiar context,
eg interpreting verbal requests from householders
Numeracy
10
•
Identifies and comprehends relevant mathematical information in the
context of the consumption of energy and water in homes, eg relevant
units of measurement and simple comparative graphs
•
Uses information and some formal oral and written mathematical
language and representation to communicate mathematically, eg in
discussion of quantities and units of energy in domestic billing
Section B: Course information
Although this is not a requirement for entry to the course, work under
the auspices of some organisations may require participants to obtain
a police check. In this situation, participants may need to have
obtained the police check to complete the final assessment.
6.
Assessment
6.1
Assessment strategy
Standard 10 for Accredited Courses
A combination of assessment methods is required to gather direct and
indirect evidence. Assessment methods should include:
•
•
•
observation
oral or written questioning of underpinning knowledge
third party reports and/or logbooks to confirm consistency of
performance in the workplace where direct observation by the
assessor is not possible, for example when distant learning is
undertaken.
Assessment should be consistent with the requirements of
Standard 1.2 of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF)
2007 Essential Standards for Registration.
This Standard requires that assessment strategies meet requirements
of the course and have been developed in consultation with industry
stakeholders. Assessment strategies must therefore ensure:
•
•
all assessments are valid, reliable, flexible and fair
participants are informed of the context and purpose of the
assessment and the assessment process
•
feedback is provided to students about the outcomes of the
assessment process and guidance given for future options
•
time allowed to complete a task is specified and reasonable and
reflects the context in which the task takes place.
Assessment strategies should be designed to:
•
cover a range of skills and knowledge required to demonstrate
the intended course outcomes
•
collect evidence on a number of occasions to suit a variety of
contexts and situations
•
be appropriate to the knowledge, skills, methods of delivery and
the needs of the participants
•
•
recognise prior learning
be equitable to all groups of students.
Although practice assessments can be undertaken in a simulated
environment, competency is best demonstrated by providing
evidence of undertaking an assessment in an actual residential
dwelling.
6.2
Assessor competencies
Standard 12 for Accredited Courses
Assessment must conform to the requirements of the AQTF 2007
Essential Standards for Registration. The requirements for the
competence of staff involved in assessment are contained in
Standard 1.4.
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If a person does not have the assessment competencies and
vocational competencies described above, they may work together
with a person who does have the relevant assessment and vocational
competencies to conduct assessments.
7.
Delivery
7.1
Delivery modes
Standard 11 for Accredited Courses
This course provides for delivery with:
•
practical activities involving preliminary home sustainability
assessments which may be conducted in a simulated
environment
•
instruction in underpinning skills and knowledge which can be
undertaken in a community facility or classroom.
There are no restrictions for offering the program on either a full-time
or part-time basis. Wherever possible, students should undertake real
activities or tasks which simulate community activities.
This course can be contextualised to enable the unit of competency to
be adjusted to reflect the immediate context in which the units are to
be used.
Contextualisation must ensure that the integrity of the unit of
competency is maintained. Therefore, contextualisation must not
involve:
•
•
7.2
Resources
changes to the wording of elements
the addition or removal of elements and performance criteria.
Standard 12 for Accredited Courses
Suitable resources for the delivery and assessment of this course
include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
classroom or community facility
access to residence
local council documentation
Risk Assessment sheets and other OHS documents
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
supporting texts, workbooks, checklists, graphics and film
media that meet the needs of a diverse range of learners.
As previously noted, the RTO must ensure that training in the Course
in Basic Home Sustainability Advice (for volunteers) is delivered by
a person who:
•
meets requirements of Standard 1, Element 1.4 of the
AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration regarding
competence of staff
•
is able to demonstrate vocational competencies, at least to the
level of those being delivered
•
holds the required competencies in the TAA40104
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment,
or
demonstrates equivalence to this qualification, or is working
under direct supervision of a person with these competencies.
•
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8.
Pathways and articulation
Standard 8 for Accredited Courses
There are no formal articulation or credit transfer arrangements into
other VET or higher education qualifications for the newly developed
unit in this course.
9.
Ongoing monitoring and
assessment
Sustainability Victoria has responsibility for the ongoing evaluation
of the course. A full review of the course will take place at the
mid-point and end of the accreditation period.
Advice from the review processes and proposed changes will be
incorporated into documentation and forwarded to the VRQA using
the course modification form for endorsement or noting, as
appropriate.
Changes that will be reported to the VRQA may include changes to:
•
the course structure, by adding or deleting core units to reflect
local industry needs or to reflect changes to Training Packages
•
•
•
•
the nominal duration of the course and of units
copyright ownership
articulation and/or credit transfer arrangements
legislation such as OHS/licensing.
Course maintenance and review procedures may indicate that the
course should be expired if a suitable national qualification becomes
available through the development of a Training Package.
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Appendices to Section B: Course information
Appendix 1 – Skills and knowledge profile
Skills
Mapping to
VPAU833
•
Work safely in and around the residence
•
Awareness of potential hazards
Ability to respect the privacy of
the householder
•
Confidentiality of the information collected
Element 1
Communication
•
Verbal and non-verbal strategies for good
communication
Elements 2,3,5
•
Active listening skills to build good rapport in a
short time
•
Sensitivity to different genders, ages, cultural and
religious backgrounds, abilities and rental or
owner status
Ability to assess ways in which
energy and water are consumed
and waste is created
•
Utilise knowledge of energy and water using
appliances
Element 3
Complete related documentation
•
Accurate completion of assessment checklist,
reporting on the findings of the preliminary home
assessment
Element 4
Recognising limitation of this
type of assessment
•
Recognise limitations as a community volunteer
compared with professional assessments and
commercial audits
Element 4
Ability to work safely
Element 1
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Knowledge
Mapping to
VPAU833
Definition of the term
‘sustainability’
•
Environmental sustainability
•
Implications for householders
Key sustainability issues such as
climate change and the impact
of global warming
•
Carbon emissions
•
Greenhouse effect
•
Water scarcity
•
Waste production and reduction issues
Types of household appliances
and equipment that use energy
and water
•
Appliances that consume gas and electricity
•
Appliances that consume water
Types of waste – how it is
produced and how it can be
reduced
•
Variety of ways in which waste can be generated
•
Waste minimisation
•
Recycling options including composting
•
Disposal of toxic materials such as paint,
batteries, compact fluorescent lamps (cfls) and
electronic waste (ewaste) including computers
and mobile phones
•
Sources of draughts in homes
•
Methods of reducing draughts
•
Use of curtains, blinds, awnings and pelmets to
reduce heat transfer
•
Ceiling insulation
•
Changing thermostat settings for heating and
cooling
•
Water saving strategies
•
Awareness of consumption patterns which can be
modified
•
Avoidance of standby systems in appliances
•
Local Council information
•
Internet sites
•
Community houses as a resource
•
Government rebates
Basic knowledge of heat loss
and heat gain in homes
Behavioural changes of
householders
Range of information services
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Element 1
Element 1
Element 3
Element 3
Element 3
Element 4
Element 5
Section B: Course information
Appendix 2 – Steering Committee meetings
1.
Minutes from the Focus Group meeting held 16 December 2008
2.
Minutes from the Steering Committee meeting held 27 May 2009
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ACCREDITATION OF COURSE IN PROVIDING
BASIC HOME SUSTAINABILITY ADVICE AS A VOLUNTEER
FOCUS GROUP MEETING
TUESDAY 16 DECEMBER 2008
HOLMESGLEN BATESFORD ROAD,
HOLMESGLEN
LID EXTERNAL MEETING ROOM, BUILDING 2, LEVEL 3
1.
WELCOME
D Scannell welcomed the members to the first meeting for the proposed
Course in Providing Basic Home Sustainability Advice as a Volunteer.
2.
3.
ATTENDANCE: Sue Gipson
Gabrielle Breen
Greg Hunt
John Edwards
David Scannell
Lesley James
Janet Unwin
Sustainability Victoria
Moreland Energy Foundation Limited
Western Port Greenhouse Alliance
Bayside City Council
Holmesglen
Holmesglen
Holmesglen (Minute taker)
APOLOGIES:
Environment Victoria
Annette Salkeld
STEERING COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
D Scannell explained to the members their requirements and responsibilities.
With regards to course development, the members will look at the structure of
the program, skills and knowledge, any special requirements of the delivery
and assessment and any special resources that may be required.
D Scannell advised the members that the reason for this meeting was to look
at the skills and knowledge profile, which will identify exactly what will be
undertaken as part of the course and what outcomes will be achieved at its
completion.
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L James informed the members that the main focus of the meeting was to
inform the Intention to Accredit submission. This will need to be sent to the
VRQA before development of the course can proceed. L James stated that the
purpose of meeting was to workshop the skills and knowledge for the course,
as well as to work through a few issues that had arisen from the questionnaire.
A copy of the questionnaire results has been attached to these minutes.
D Scannell added that the questionnaire results would assist with the
submission to the VRQA as justification of the need for the course is required.
D Scannell advised that the course will be accredited, though not as a
Certificate II, III or IV, as it will be a shorter course to complete. When asked
about the content and course hours, D Scannell responded that these will be
worked through at the Steering Committee meetings.
S Gipson was asked to inform the members about the reason for this course.
S Gipson explained that she believes that interest for this kind of course came
about from local community groups wanting to assist low-income families and
to have consistent information and support. S Gipson added that volunteers
will be able to visit households and direct them as a support group advises
them to.
G Breen asked what sort of demand there has been for this particular kind of
course. S Gipson responded that because of the requests from the community
groups they felt there was a need to develop this course. G Breen commented
that this course offered a pathway to change for communities.
G Hunt shared some information about conversations with community groups
that are looking at the impacts of climate change in local areas. He mentioned
that council targets can only be met if residents ‘get on board’. G Breen spoke
about the necessity of face-to-face contact followed by clearly defined steps
for action. This could be sponsored by councils or volunteer organisations.
Questions about the type of content and target group were raised. D Scannell
informed the members that these will be worked through at Item 5. These
points will need to be addressed by the end of the meeting.
G Hunt raised his concerns about the risks of injury and about the advice a
volunteer would give. D Scannell responded that he understands this and part
of the course would cover volunteers knowing their limitations and obligations.
Debate on the level of training required by different organisations took place.
A question was raised about whether the cost of the program was going to be
about $2000. D Scannell advised the members that after speaking to the Short
Courses Manager at Holmesglen, Short Courses would be happy to deliver
this program and charges for short courses are not normally that amount.
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MOU – confidentiality
L James handed members a copy of the MOU to read and sign.
D Scannell explained that the MOU document is to ensure that confidential
issues are bit discussed outside the Committee.
Chair nomination
D Scannell asked for nominations for the position of Chairperson. Owing to no
other nominations, G Breen accepted her nomination. The nomination of
G Breen was moved by S Gipson and seconded by G Hunt.
D Scannell handed the meeting over to the Chairperson G Breen.
4.
BACKGROUND TO NEED FOR THE COURSE
D Scannell answered several questions from the members relating to the
course that were raised in the previous item. Questions were asked about
what the course will cover, who the target group will be and course
benchmarks and assessments within the course. G Breen asked for
information from S Gipson on the level of need for this course. D Scannell
advised that this would be required as soon as possible as it will need to go
into the Intention to Accredit submission for the VRQA.
ACTION: S GIPSON
5.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
L James handed out a summary of the results of the questionnaire (attached)
and advised the members that this course could target low-income households
through community centres. As instructed by A Salkeld, welfare groups could
be involved at the end of the accreditation process through a letter of support,
however, involvement would be inappropriate at the development stage.
The members discussed at length the requirements and needs of the course.
They also discussed the questionnaire items including the additional
comments made. It was agreed that the volunteers should have their
responsibilities highlighted and be given guidelines to follow.
D Scannell advised the members that the points the questionnaire will be used
as the broad outline for the course, which L James will follow when developing
the course.
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6.
OVERVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT AND PROPOSED COURSE STRUCTURE
PROCESS
D Scannell advised the members that presently it was difficult to determine the
formal course structure. Looking at the questionnaire as a guide, possible
units may be OHS, customer service (which would cover cultural awareness,
etc) and evaluation of the home. Depending on content, these may be
included in one newly developed unit.
The question was raised about how long this course would be. S Gipson
advised the members that it was envisaged that this should only be a two-day
maximum program keeping in mind that participants are volunteers. However,
a recommendation can be made, but it is up to the individual RTO. The
members asked that volunteers learn to use a checklist and D Scannell said
that this could easily be covered as a learning activity.
D Scannell asked members to give thought to the process by which someone
achieves competence and also about the assessment needs of this course.
This will be included on the agenda to be discussed at the next meeting.
ACTION: L JAMES
G Breen expressed concern about leaving the individual RTO to design
assessment tools. D Scannell advised that this would be discussed at the
development stage and could be covered in the resource guide.
D Scannell informed the members that the submission covers all the
requirements for the course and also documents the course background. The
accreditation submission needs to have the approval of the VRQA before the
course can be developed.
L James will draft the course structure using the results from the questionnaire
for members to review for the next meeting. Additionally she will also draft the
Accreditation submission for the VRQA
ACTION: L JAMES
7.
CONFIRM ACTIONS BEFORE NEXT MEETING
G Breen summarised the actions that are required to be completed before the
next meeting. They are as follows:
•
S Gipson to gather statistics on the justification for the course. These
are required by 18 December as they will be needed for the
accreditation submission.
•
L James to draft a structure for the course and the accreditation
submission for the VRQA.
•
For the next meeting L James will develop the questionnaire into a draft
course structure for members to review.
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8.
OTHER BUSINESS
G Breen thanked members as she felt that the discussions today covered the
needs of the course and the requirements for the development of the course.
The members were in general agreement as to the course requirements and
thanked D Scannell for his guidance.
9.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held in February 2009. L James will contact members
at a later date due to the Christmas/New Year break and the availability of
members.
The meeting closed at 4.30 pm. The date of the next meeting is to be advised.
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ACCREDITATION OF COURSE IN PROVIDING
BASIC HOME SUSTAINABILITY ADVICE AS A VOLUNTEER
FIRST STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY 27 MAY 2009
HOLMESGLEN BATESFORD ROAD,
HOLMESGLEN
LID EXTERNAL MEETING ROOM, BUILDING 2, LEVEL 3
1.
WELCOME
L James welcomed members to the first Steering Committee meeting.
Elle Morrell was introduced to members by L James, as G Breen is no longer
able to participate due to impending maternity leave.
2.
PRESENT:
Ms Sue Gipson, Sustainability Victoria
Ms Elle Morrell, Moreland Energy Foundation Limited
Mr Greg Hunt, Western Port Greenhouse Alliance
Ms Annette Salkeld, Environment Victoria
Mr John Edwards, Bayside City Council
Mr David Scannell, Curriculum Maintenance Manager,
Building & Construction, Furnishing and Water
IN ATTENDANCE:
Ms Lesley James, Holmesglen
Ms Janet Unwin, Holmesglen (Minutes)
L James requested nominations for the position of Chairperson. S Gipson
nominated G Hunt; his nomination was seconded by A Salkeld. It was moved
that G Hunt would now be Chairperson.
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3.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
G Hunt asked members to review the minutes of the last meeting, skills and
knowledge workshop, held in December.
S Gipson requested the paragraph relating to the cost of the program to be
amended from $2,000 to $200.
The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted by S Gipson and seconded
by J Edwards as a true record of the meeting.
4.
ACTIONS FROM LAST STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
S Gipson emailed the background for the need of this course to members, as
requested.
L James emailed the draft copy of the course to members for them to review
prior to this meeting.
5.
REVIEW DRAFT COURSE STRUCTURE AND UNITS – RECOMMENDED
CHANGES
Members discussed in detail the draft document sent to them and
recommended several changes. L James will update the document with the
changes and email this revised document to members.
ACTION: L JAMES
The changes include:
Course information
Vocational or educational outcomes of the course:
•
The word ‘assessment’ to be used instead of ‘evaluation’. This is to be a
global change throughout the submission document.
•
The word ‘conduct’ to be used instead of ‘undertake’.
•
‘Entry into …’ to be a new paragraph and include ‘under the direction of a
host organisation’.
Development of the course
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•
Remove Glen Eira Council, as many councils include information and
hints on their websites.
•
Insert ‘community and environment groups’.
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Entry requirements
•
Participants may need to obtain a police check.
Assessment strategy
•
Remove question marks from the bullet point list.
Delivery modes
•
Insert ‘preliminary assessment’.
Resources
•
Insert the word ‘checklist’.
Appendix 1
•
Knowledge point three – insert ‘fluorescent lights (cfls)’ and ‘ewaste’.
(Now point four.)
•
Knowledge point five – remove ‘gaps and drafts’ and insert ‘heat loss and
heat gain’. (Now point six.)
•
Skills point one – remove ‘culture’ and replace with ‘age’ and ‘gender’.
•
Skills point six – insert ‘professional assessments’.
Unit name
D Scannell requested suggestions for the name of the unit. Members decided
that the name of the unit should be Conduct a Basic Home Assessment. It
was moved that this would be the unit name for this course.
Application of the unit
•
Insert a note that ‘this does not in include technical advice’.
Element
•
Move ‘1.1 Householders are …’ to ‘2. Plan to conduct home visit’.
•
Move ‘3.4 Evaluation is …’ to ‘2. Plan to conduct home visit’.
•
3.1 to become ‘Sources of energy use’ and ‘Sources of water use’ to
become a new point.
•
3.5 to be moved to the last point of this element, ‘householder input’.
Required skills and knowledge
Skills
•
Insert the word ‘religion’ after cultures.
•
Change ‘professional audits’ to ‘professional assessments and
commercial audits’.
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Knowledge
•
Make note to include the privacy act ‘Human rights’ in first point.
•
Change the word ‘drafts’ to ‘draughts’.
Range statement
•
Move ‘Tools and equipment’ to second point.
•
Insert hot water appliances in ‘Source of energy use’.
•
Make note of ewaste in ‘Source of waste’.
•
Move ‘Available services’ to last point and add commercial outlets.
Evidence Guide
•
6.
Move paragraph ‘Although practice assessment …’ to the Critical Aspect
section and restructure the complete point.
OVERVIEW OF FINAL STEPS IN ACCREDITATION
D Scannell informed members that all amendments identified will be
incorporated into the accreditation document and the final document will be
ready to be signed off at the final meeting. If members are satisfied with the
document, signoff could be done electronically without a final meeting. G Hunt
stated this decision could be made when the document is sighted.
L James will incorporate all the amendments to the accreditation document
and email this to members for review and feedback prior to the next meeting.
ACTION: L JAMES
E Morrell enquired about the timeframe of the process. D Scannell explained
to members the steps and possible time this process could take. Following
sign off from members, the accreditation document then goes to an
Accreditation Panel meeting for review by two accreditation advisers and an
industry adviser. The document is then sent to the VRQA. Potentially it may
take two or three months before the course is accredited and able to be
delivered.
L James informed that she is in the process of obtaining two letters of support
that are required to be attached to the accreditation document when submitted
to the VRQA.
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7.
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
L James will start developing the Learner Resource. L James advised
members that any suggestions would be welcomed.
L James informed members she would arrange a meeting to discuss the
resource at a later date.
ACTION: L JAMES
8.
OTHER BUSINESS
No other business was raised.
The meeting closed at 11.55 am.
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Appendix 3 – Letters of support of key stakeholders
Letters of support were received from the following organisations:
•
Greg Hunt, Western Port Greenhouse Alliance
•
Sue Gipson, Sustainability Victoria
•
Karen Paroissien, Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW
•
Elle Morrell, Moreland Energy Foundation
•
Annette Salkeld, Environment Victoria
•
Suzanne Nunn, Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions Inc
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Western Port
Greenhouse Alliance
Ms Lesley James
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
PO Box 42
HOLMESGLEN VIC 3148
CI·City of Casey PO Box 1000
Narre Warren Victoria 3805
Phone:(03) 9705 5129
Fax:(03) 0705 5336
Email; ghum@cascy.vlc.gov.au
Dear Ms James,
Course accreditation support
The Western Port Greenhouse Alliance wishes to record its formalsupport for Sustainability
Victoria's intention to accredit the course in Providing Basic Home Sustainability Advice as a
Volunteer.
The Western Port Greenhouse Alliance (WPGA) is an alliance of 9 councils in Melbourne's south
east. We conduct projects within council and across their communities that assist in meeting
greenhouse emissions mitigation targets and develop adaptation responses to climate change.
Councils have community emission reduction targets that will require large-scale involvement of
household assessors working in their communities to assess household environmental
performance and recommend appropriate changes.
This course being developed at Holmesglen TAFE will be an important component of the broad
approach that is required to counter climate change, which Prime Minster Rudd has termed
'the greatest moral issue of our time'.
Should you have any queries regarding the WPGA, the needs within communities and/or the role
that we expect this course to play, please do not hesitate to make contact. My email address is
above or Ican be contacted on 0400 948 546.
Yours sincerely,
Greg Hunt
Executive Officer
24 June. 2009
A regional partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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Lesley James
Project Officer
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
PO Box 52
Holmesglen VIC 3148
Dear Ms James,
Course in Providing Basic Home Sustainability Advice as a Volunteer
Sustainability Victoria is pleased to support the accreditation submission for a
Course in Providing Basic Home Sustainability Advice as a Volunteer.
Sustainability Victoria is aware that many sectors of the community demonstrate
a significant desire to reduce resource consumption. There is a great deal of
interest at the householder level in learning about how to live more sustainably
and accessing information at a local level. As demonstrated by the growing
number of local climate action groups and community groups there is an
opportunity to tap into volunteer enthusiasm to help reduce the community's
environmental impact. The Course in Providing Basic Home Sustainability
Advice as a Volunteer offers interested volunteers the opportunity to develop
skills in the area of providing advice to householders on ways to reduce their
water, energy and waste usage. As this is a new industry area, there are
presently no courses on offer which relate directly to domestic auditing and
advice.
The accreditation of this course will provide volunteers with the knowledge and
skills to provide consistent and reliable advice on basic home sustainability, and
in addition, will provide information to householders to help them to access
existing services in their local community.
Yours sincerely,
Sue Gipson
Project Officer Green Skills Training
Sustainability Victoria
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Ms Lesley James
Holmesglen Institute ofTAFE
PO Box 42
HOLMESGLEN VIC 3148
24 June 2009
Dear Lesley,
COURSE ACCREDITATION SUPPORT
The Community Education Section of the Department of Environment and
Climate Change supports Sustainability Victoria in the intention to accredit the
course in Providing Basic Home sustainability Advice as a Volunteer.
The Department of Environment and Climate Change was formed on 27 April
2007 to enable a more integrated response to the unprecedented challlenges
presented by climate change.
This course is being developed at a time when the Co!T'munity Awareness
and info program of the NSW Energy Efficiency Strategy is being rolled out.
We believe that this course has direct relevance for our community education
and training component of the program.
Should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact me on
02 88376090.
Karen Paroissien
Sustainability Programs Division
Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW
PO Box 644 Parramatta 2124
L. 2, i Fitzwilliam St Parramatta 2150
Ph: 8837 60901 Fax: 8837 6099
karen.paroissien@ environment.nsw.gov.au
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Lesley James
Project Officer
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
PO Box 42
Holmesglen Victoria 3148
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Moreland
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Foundation
Course Accreditation Support·Course in Providing Basic Home
Sustainability Advice as a Volunteer
Dear Lesley,
The Moreland Energy Foundation Ltd (MEFL) is a not for profit foundation
established by the Moreland City Council to develop and implement programs
to reduce greenhouse emissions. The organisation is recognised for its
leading edge in developing effective community based programs on energy
efficiency and renewable energy.
MEFL has extensive experience in providing energy management training for
a range of professionals across residential. commercial and industry sectors.
The organisation has recently conducted environmental assessment training
for Arabic, Turkish and East African communities as part of the GreenTown
project. a joint project with Environment Victoria.
We have pleasure in confirming our support for the Course in Providing Basic
Home Sustainability Advice as a Volunteer. The course provides for
volunteers to be skilled for conducting environmental assessments and will
assist householders to make an informed decision about reducing energy,
water and waste in the home.
We believe the course scope and content will provide structured training for
volunteers to conduct a preliminary home sustainability assessment as an
effective service to households.
Yours sinceQ_
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Elle Morrell
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Community Training Specialist
Moreland Energy Foundation
03 9385 8519
elle@mefl.com.au
M or e l and E n ergy fo und at i o n Lim i t ed ABN 72 09439 160
l vel 1, 2H Sydney Road, Po,ial Add1ess: PO Bo276 Brunswick ViCfori.1 lOSo
Phone 03-9381 1722 fa: 03-9381 1733 www.meil.com.;u
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.J; vironment
ctoria
RECE[VED
Lesley James
Project 0fficer
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
PO Box 52
Holmesglen VIC 3148
Learning Innovation
and Dc,elopmen t
26 June 2009
Dear Lesley,
Support for:Course in ProvidingBasic Home Sustainability Advice as a Volunteer
Environment Victoria is pleased to support the accreditation submission for a Course in Providing Basic
Home Sustainability Advice as a Volunteer. We have participa ted on the Course Development Steering
Committee from the outse t and have provided input into the development of the finalcourse document.
Environment Vic toria is very engaged in household and com111unity level sustainability issues and
currently delivers community programs in Melbourne and regional Victoria. We consider that volunteers
trained in the area o f home assessment have a key role in the community.
Over recen t years, there has been a rapid increase in the community's concern for key environmental
issues such as clima te change,water shortages and our generation of waste,and how our personal
lifestyles and behaviours impact in these areas. Many people are keenly interested in finding out what
they can do n their homes and communities to make a difference.
This has been reinforced by Victorian Government initiatives such as the 155 household water targets and
accompanying water restrictions. The anticipated i•Krease in energy and water prices over coming years Is
also a serious concern for many households.However, despite the available information on energy and
water savings,our experience in working with communities across the state is that many are still unsure
wha t changes they should be making in their homes to reduce their resource consumption and utility bills.
We have seen increasing interest in the community for tapping into volunteer enthusiasm for help to
reduce the community's resources consumption, and many active people who want to get further involved
and be able to support those around them. This community ba sed action is vitalas the professional
auditing sector is not appropriate or not financially viable for many households- it is here tha t community
volunteers can have a realimpact.
There are presently no courses on offer which relate directly to volunteer based domestic auditing and
advice. The accreditation of this course will provide volunteers with the knowledge and skills to provide
consistent and reliable advice on basic home sustainability,and in addition, will provide additional
information on householders request to help them to tap into existing services in their local
community
Yours sincerely,
Annette Salkeld
Director, Sustainable living Program
Ph. 93418118
Environment Victoria Inc.
Rog No A00230\15M
ABN 84 495 053 605
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PO Box 12575
A'Beckett Street
Melbourne VIC 8006
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60 Leicester Street
Carlton VIC 3053
Tel 03 9341 8100
Fax 03 9341 8199
adm•n@envtcl.org.au
www.envict.org_au
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Lesley James
Project Officer
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
PO Box42
Holmesglen Victoria 3148
BREAZE
P.O Box 319W
Ballarat, 3350
Date 25/06/2009
Accreditation Endorsement- Course in Providing Basic Home
Sustainabiity Advice as a Volunteer
Dear Lesley James,
Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions Inc (BREAZE) is a not for
profit organisation established by the concerned community of Ballarat with
the aim of reducing greenhouse emissions. Currently, it has 1575 members.
The organisation is recognised locally and nationally for its leading edge in
developing effective community based programs that promotes energy
efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable lifestyles.
BREAZE has experience in providing energy management training for a range
of professionals across residential, commercial and industry sectors. Its core
business revolves around climate change awareness, behavioural change
strategies, the delivery of solar hot water and electricity subsidy schemes and
campaigning for policy that directly results in decreasing carbon emissions.
We have pleasure in confirming our support for the Course in Providing Basic
Home Sustainability Advice as a Volunteer. The course provides a wealth of
information for increasing householder interest in decreasing energy usage in
the household and advice on living sustainably which wHI assist householders
to make an informed decision about reducing energy, water and waste in the
home.
We believe the course scope and content will provide structured training for
volunteers to conduct a preliminary home sustainability assessment as an
effective service to households.
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Yours sincerely,
Name:Suzanne Nunn
Position: member
Organisation: Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions Inc.
Contact details: 53412266 or sjnunn@ncable.net.au
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Appendix 4 – Course Contents Endorsement forms
Course Contents Endorsement forms were received from the following organisations:
•
Annette Salkeld, Environment Victoria
•
Elle Morrell, Moreland Energy Foundation
•
Greg Hunt, Western Port Greenhouse Alliance
•
Sue Gipson, Sustainability Victoria
•
John Edwards, Bayside City Council
•
David Scannell, Holmesglen
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Section B: Course information
Section C: Units of competency
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VPAU833
Conduct a basic home assessment
Unit descriptor
This unit describes the outcomes required by a volunteer to plan
and undertake a home visit to conduct a preliminary assessment
of home energy and water consumption, and waste disposal
practices, and on the basis of this assessment to advise
householders of recommendations for savings.
Employability skills
Not applicable
Application of the
unit
This unit applies to volunteers who will be sourced from local
community groups such as residents’ actions groups, local
councils and neighbourhood houses. It does not include
technical advice which is more suited to trade and licensed
tradespeople such as electricians and plumbers.
ELEMENT
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the
essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.
Performance criteria indicate the standard of performance required to
demonstrate achievement of the element. Terms requiring explanation or
further definition should be bolded and italicised and detail provided in the
range statement.
1
1.1
Host organisation procedures for gaining access to
private property are followed.
1.2
OHS requirements are identified to ensure safe work
practices during the assessment.
1.3
Home assessment documentation is prepared to ensure
its readiness for the agreed time.
2.1
Home assessment documentation is reviewed to
determine readiness to proceed.
2.2
Tools and equipment are selected for the home visit.
2.3
Home assessment is undertaken to ensure no damage to
householder’s property.
2
Prepare home
assessment
documentation
Plan to conduct home
visit
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ELEMENT
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
3
3.1
Sources of energy use in the home and environs are
identified to determine opportunities to reduce
consumption.
3.2
Sources of water use in the home and environs are
identified to determine opportunities to reduce
consumption.
3.3
Sources of waste in the home and environs and methods
of waste disposal are identified to determine opportunities
to reduce waste.
3.4
Sources of heat loss and heat gain are identified to
determine suitable methods of reducing heat transfer.
3.5
Householder input is sought to confirm energy and water
consumption and waste disposal methods.
3.6
Householders are fully informed of the assessment
activities during all stages of the assessment.
4.1
Reporting documentation is completed to satisfy
reporting requirements of the host organisation.
4.2
Recommendations for waste reduction and savings in
energy and water are recorded.
5.1
Householder is informed of recommendations arising
from the home assessment.
5.2
Additional information is provided on request.
Identify energy, waste
and water use in the
home and environs
4 Complete report
5
Advise the
householder of results
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.
Required skills
The ability to:
•
conduct the home visit punctually and courteously using language and demeanour
that demonstrate sensitivity to different cultures, religions, ages, genders, abilities and
the rental or owner status of the householder
•
respect the privacy of the householder and the confidentiality of the information
collected
•
communicate with the householder using basic verbal and non-verbal strategies,
including active listening skills appropriate to the householder’s background
•
communicate effectively to build a good rapport in a short space of time
•
work safely
•
accurately assess ways in which energy and water are consumed and waste is created
•
use written skills to complete the required documentation accurately
•
recognise the limitations of the volunteer assessment compared with professional
assessments and commercial audits.
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Required knowledge
•
Relevant principles of the Human Rights Act which include fairness, freedom,
dignity, equality and tolerance
•
Code of conduct or equivalent organisational principles which apply to the host
organisation
•
OHS knowledge as it applies to a volunteer role
•
Key sustainability issues such as climate change and the impact of global warming,
eg water scarcity, waste production/reduction issues, carbon emissions
•
Types of appliances and household equipment that consume gas, electricity and water
•
Ways in which energy and water savings can be made
•
Basic ideas relating to heat loss and heat gain, such as draughts and gaps, and what
people can do to improve the performance of their building structure, eg installing
window coverings and installing ceiling insulation
•
Types of waste and ways in which waste can be avoided, reduced, or recycled
•
Range of information services relating to efficient home energy and water use
•
Behavioural changes of householders that can lead to energy savings (eg changing
thermostat settings of heating and cooling), water savings (eg timing showers) and
waste reduction (eg home composting).
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments
and situations that may affect performance.
Host organisation
procedures may include
but are not limited to:
Household assessment
documentation may
include but is not limited
to:
Tools and equipment may
include but are not limited
to:
•
scope of home assessment
•
private property access requests
•
permission requirements
•
householder briefings
•
record keeping.
•
organisational documents such as:
- authorisation form
- OHS risk assessment
- assessment checklist
•
list of additional resources.
•
clipboard
•
PPE such as covered footwear
•
shoe coverings in households where shoes are not worn
indoors
•
hat and sunscreen for outdoor use.
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Sources of energy use
may include but are not
limited to:
Home and environs
include:
Home and environs does
not include:
Sources of water use may
include but are not limited
to:
Sources of waste may
include but are not limited
to:
Sources of heat loss and
heat gain may include but
are not limited to:
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•
stoves and microwaves
•
refrigerators
•
washing machines and dryers
•
dishwashers
•
hot water appliances
•
televisions and DVD players
•
computers
•
lighting
•
heating and cooling appliances
•
electric blankets and tools
•
fans
•
pool filters and pumps.
•
main dwelling
•
other residences on property
•
garden
•
pools and spas.
•
home businesses operating from workshops or detached
premises, where these businesses use significant energy
and water.
•
showerheads and taps
•
toilets
•
washing machines
•
dishwashers
•
pools
•
leaking fittings or appliances.
•
food packaging
•
food scraps
•
paper and cardboard such as newspapers, magazines and
phone books
•
garden waste
•
toxic materials such as paints, batteries, chemicals and
compact fluorescent lamps (cfls)
•
ewaste such as computers and mobile phones.
•
draughts under and around doors
•
windows, particularly those without curtains or pelmets
•
ceilings.
VPAU833 Conduct a basic home assessment
Reporting documentation
may include but is not
limited to:
•
completed checklist
•
list of recommendations for action.
Additional information
sources may include but
is not limited to:
•
local council information services
•
the Internet
•
local library
•
offices of Members of Parliament
•
environment groups and other non-government
organisations
•
community houses
•
information about current government rebates
•
list of local promotions
•
list of local commercial outlets such as hardware shops
for purchase of recommended fittings.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Elements,
Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment section in
Section B of the accreditation submission.
Critical aspects for
assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit
The participant must complete a preliminary home assessment
and relevant documentation which may include
recommendations to the householder. During the home
assessment the participant must:
•
comply with OHS requirements to ensure activities do
not compromise the safety of self and others
•
accurately evaluate sources of energy and water use for
potential savings
•
•
accurately evaluate sources of waste and methods of
disposal to inform on waste reduction and recycling
communicate clearly and appropriately with the
householder throughout the assessment regardless of the
householder’s cultural and religious background,
gender, age, abilities and owner/rental status.
Note: Although practice assessments can be undertaken in a
simulated environment, competency is best demonstrated by
providing evidence of undertaking an assessment in an actual
residential dwelling.
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Context of and specific
resources for assessment
Method of assessment
•
Participants will require:
access to a residence that is suitable for the
purposes of the assessment
relevant PPE
written resources to record information.
•
It is expected that basic home sustainability assessments
will be conducted under the direction and supervision of
a host organisation.
•
Evidence should be gained through a range of methods
to ensure valid and reliable assessment and consistency
in performance.
•
Evidence should be gathered as part of the learning
process.
Assessment methods may include more than one of the
following:
practical assessment
written and oral questioning to determine level of
underpinning knowledge
work-based activities.
Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is
practical, take into account the language, literacy and
numeracy capacity of the candidates in relation to the
competency being assessed.
Assessment may be undertaken in various circumstances
and may also include on-site and off-site assessment in
real and simulated workplaces.
•
•
•
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