This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to research and assess the impact of construction materials and methods, design elements and building condition on thermal performance of residential buildings.

This unit is for individuals who work independently as home sustainability or Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) assessors using specialised knowledge to complete thermal performance assessments of residential buildings. It involves completing routine and non-routine tasks and dealing with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.