Wodonga TAFE developed a Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability.
About the initiative
Wodonga TAFE has implemented a course development initiative to help provide the building and construction workforce with skills to assess home energy efficiency. There is an emerging demand for this skill, following the 2022 National Construction Code changes, increasing the minimum energy efficiency standard to a 7-star performance rating.
Wodonga TAFE has created a Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability. This qualification is designed to meet the needs of assessors operating under the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS).
As part of this qualification, participants learn how to read plans, drawings, and specifications for buildings, collect NatHERS information for assessment, conduct NatHERS assessments, adhere to regulations, and assess and advise on thermal performance enhancing.
This qualification is relevant to NatHERS assessors, enterprises, government agencies, industry regulatory bodies, community organisations, building designers, architects and other professionals associated with residential building thermal performance.
Although formal partnerships are not currently in place, Wodonga TAFE has established collaborative connections with accrediting bodies such as Design Matters, to gain industry insights and identify training gaps.
Outcomes
The course runs with 2 intakes per year operating at maximum capacity. It is delivered online and therefore has drawn participants from across the nation.
As the exclusive Victorian TAFE offering this course, Wodonga TAFE holds a position as a leader in the home energy efficiency space.
Going forward, the program aims to focus on:
- refining and elevating quality, focusing on improved online interactivity, student engagement, peer learning and moderated discussions to support shared learning forums
- improving the overall experience of the student learning journey.
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