QUALIFICATION HANDBOOK

QUALIFICATION HANDBOOK Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) March 2012 Version 1.1 (May 2013)

Qualification at a glance Subject area City & Guilds number 4677 Age group approved 16-18; 19+ Entry requirements Assessment Fast track Support materials Registration and certification Sustainable Construction N/A Assignment N/A Centre handbook Assessment pack Consult the Walled Garden/Online Catalogue for last dates Title and level Level 3 Certificate in Sustainable Construction Level 3 Diploma in Sustainable Construction City & Guilds number Accreditation number 4677-01 600/3756/8 4677-01 600/3718/0 Version and date Change detail Section 1.1 May 2013 Credit value corrected to 4 for unit Units 401 2 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01)

Contents 1 Introduction 4 Structure 4 2 Centre requirements 6 Approval 6 Resource requirements 6 Candidate entry requirements 7 Registration and certification 7 3 Delivering the qualification 8 Initial assessment and induction 8 Support materials 8 4 Assessment 9 Assessment of the qualification 9 5 Units 10 Unit 301 Unit 302 Environmental impact of buildings in sustainable construction 11 Waste and waste management in sustainable construction 13 Unit 303 Energy in buildings for sustainable construction 15 Unit 304 Airtight technologies in sustainable construction 17 Unit 305 Unit 306 Unit 307 Unit 308 Unit 309 Unit 310 Unit 311 Unit 312 Unit 313 Unit 314 Unit 401 Materials and products used in sustainable construction 19 Low carbon techniques and technologies used in buildings in sustainable construction 21 Sustainable building standards, regulations and methodologies in sustainable construction 23 Specification and design of low carbon buildings in sustainable construction 25 Advise clients and customers on sustainable construction 27 Solar thermal technologies used in sustainable construction 28 Photovoltaic technologies used in sustainable construction 30 Heat pump technologies used in sustainable construction 32 Building insulation for building fabric superstructures in sustainable construction 33 Building insulation for building services in sustainable construction 35 Water use and harvesting in sustainable construction 37 Appendix 1 Relationships to other qualifications 39 Appendix 2 Sources of general information 40 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) 3

1 Introduction This document tells you what you need to do to deliver the qualification: Area Who is the qualification for? Description The qualification target audience/s are qualified builders, supervisors or managers who have a desire to develop their knowledge skill and understanding around sustainability in construction. Structure To achieve the Level 3 Certificate in Sustainable Construction, learners must achieve 16 credits from the mandatory units listed in the table below. Level 3 Certificate in Sustainable Construction Unit accreditation number City & Guilds unit number Unit title Mandatory J/503/6050 302 Waste and waste management in sustainable construction L/503/6051 303 Energy in buildings for sustainable construction R/503/6052 304 Airtight technologies in sustainable construction R/503/6066 401 Water use and harvesting in sustainable construction Credit value 3 5 4 4 4 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01)

To achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Sustainable Construction, learners must achieve 16 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 24 credits from the optional units listed in the table below: Level 3 Diploma in Sustainable Construction Unit accreditation number City & Guilds unit number Unit title Mandatory Units J/503/6050 302 Waste and waste management in sustainable construction L/503/6051 303 Energy in buildings for sustainable construction R/503/6052 304 Airtight technologies in sustainable construction R/503/6066 401 Water use and harvesting in sustainable construction Optional Units T/503/6092 301 Environmental impact of buildings in sustainable construction Y/503/6053 305 Materials and products used for sustainable construction D/503/6054 306 Low carbon techniques and technologies used in buildings in sustainable construction H/503/6055 307 Sustainable building standards, regulations and methodologies in sustainable construction K/503/6056 308 Specification and design of low carbon buildings in sustainable construction M/503/6057 309 Advise clients and customers on sustainable construction T/503/6061 310 Solar thermal technologies used in sustainable construction A/503/6062 311 Photovoltaic technologies used in sustainable construction F/503/6063 312 Heat pump technologies used in sustainable construction J/503/6064 313 Building insulation for building fabric super-structures in sustainable construction L/503/6065 314 Building insulation for building services in sustainable construction Credit value 3 5 4 4 3 3 4 3 4 2 6 6 4 6 3 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) 5

2 Centre requirements Approval Approval for centres To offer these qualifications, new centres will need to gain both centre and qualification approval. Please refer to the Centre Manual - Supporting Customer Excellence for further information. Centre staff should familiarise themselves with the structure, content and assessment requirements of the qualifications before designing a course programme. Please refer to our Centre Manual - Supporting Customer Excellence documents for further information, and for guidance on administration and quality assurance. Resource requirements Staff delivering these qualifications must be able to demonstrate that they meet the following occupational expertise requirements. They should: be technically competent and occupationally knowledgeable in the areas for which they are delivering training and/or have experience of providing training. The knowledge of the trainer and assessor must be at least one level above that being delivered have recent relevant experience in the specific area they will be assessing. Centre staff may undertake more than one role, eg tutor and assessor or internal verifier, but must never internally verify their own assessments. Assessors and internal verifiers While the Assessor/Verifier (A/V) units/taqa are valued as qualifications for centre staff, they are not currently a requirement for these QCF qualifications. However, we encourage trainers and assessors to qualify to the current TAQA standard. Assessors should be occupationally competent, either qualified to level 3 or above in the relevant subject area or have significant and current experience of working in the industry at this level. 6 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01)

Trainers and assessors must be confident in the following candidate assessment stages: assessment planning methods of assessment feedback recording and storage of evidence. Internal verifiers do not need to be occupationally qualified, nor do they need to be assessors. However, they must have a good working knowledge of quality assurance procedures and have an established strategy and documentary audit trail of internal verification. Continuing professional development (CPD) Centres are expected to support their staff in ensuring that their knowledge remains current of the occupational area and of best practice in delivery, mentoring, training, assessment and verification, and that it takes account of any national or legislative developments. Candidate entry requirements City & Guilds does not set entry requirements for these qualifications. However, centres must ensure that candidates have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualifications successfully. Age restrictions These qualifications have been approved and regulated for 16 18, and 19 + learners. However, there are no age limits attached to learners undertaking the qualification unless this is a legal requirement of the process or the environment. Registration and certification Candidates must be registered at the beginning of their course. Centres should submit registrations using Walled Garden or Form S (Registration), under the appropriate qualification/complex. It is mandatory that candidates are registered before their first assessment takes place. The Level 3 Certificate and Diploma in Sustainable Construction have been grouped into one programme for registration. When learners results are submitted to City & Guilds, centres should also submit the relevant Certificate or Diploma certification component, according to which units the learner has achieved, so that the appropriate certificate is generated. Full details on the procedures for these qualifications will be found in the City & Guilds On-line Catalogue. This is accessed through the Walled Garden. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) 7

3 Delivering the qualification Initial assessment and induction An initial assessment of each learner should be made before the start of their programme to identify: if the learner has any specific training needs support and guidance they may need when working towards their qualifications any units they have already completed, or credit they have accumulated which is relevant to the qualifications the appropriate type and level of qualification. We recommend that centres provide an induction programme so the learner fully understands the requirements of the qualifications, their responsibilities as a learner, and the responsibilities of the centre. This information can be recorded on a learning contract. Support materials The following resources are available for this qualification: Description Assignment guide for centres and learners How to access Available on the City & Guilds 4677 Qualification web-page 8 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01)

4 Assessment Assessment of the qualification For these qualifications, learners will be required to complete the following assessments: one assignment for each unit. City & Guilds provides an assignment guide containing assignments for each unit. The assignment guide for these qualifications is available to download from the City & Guilds website. It is password protected and these passwords are available to approved centres on the Walled Garden. All assignments must be completed and assessed within the learner s period of registration. Centres should advise learners of any internal timescales for the completion and marking of individual assignments. All assignments are graded pass/fail only. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) 9

5 Units Availability of units Structure of units These units each have the following: City & Guilds reference number unit accreditation number title level credit value unit aim endorsement by a sector or other appropriate body information on assessment learning outcomes which are comprised of a number of assessment criteria. 10 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01)

Unit 301 Environmental impact of buildings in sustainable construction UAN: T/503/6092 Level: Level 3 Credit value: 3 GLH: 20 Endorsement by a sector or regulatory body: This unit is endorsed by Construction Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry. 1 Understand the principle causes of climate change 1.1 explain the principal causes of climate change 1.2 explain the link between human activities and climate change. 2 Understand the impact of climate change 2.1 outline the impact of climate change 2.2 explain energy resources and the potential impacts of energy or fuel shortage. 3 Understand carbon footprints 3.1 define carbon footprints 3.2 evaluate opportunities to reduce carbon footprint. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) 11

4 Be able to evaluate carbon footprints 4.1 calculate a carbon footprint 4.2 evaluate the results of the carbon footprint calculations. 5 Understand international and national environmental legislation 5.1 identify legislation to reduce CO2 emissions 5.2 identify international environmental legislation 5.3 explain the effect legislation has on material specification. 12 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01)

Unit 302 Waste and waste management in sustainable construction UAN: J/503/6050 Level: 3 Credit value: 3 GLH: 15 Endorsement by a sector or regulatory body: This unit is endorsed by Construction Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry. 1 Understand how to manage waste production 1.1 identify the types and sources of waste 1.2 describe where and when wastes are produced 1.3 explain how to carry out a waste audit 1.4 identify ways to reduce, reuse and recycle waste 1.5 explain the waste implications associated with building products, materials and systems. 2 Understand the legal responsibilities for preparing and managing a site waste management plan (SWMP) 2.1 evaluate the impact of ineffective working methods on waste generation 2.2 evaluate construction materials, products and systems in relation to their waste minimising potential 2.3 describe how legislation promotes best practice within SWMPs 2.4 identify handling and storage procedures to ensure materials are moved and stored correctly, minimising damage and waste. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) 13

3 Understand the financial impact of waste on budgets 3.1 explain the financial impact of sourcing materials locally, regionally and nationally 3.2 analyse the financial impact of waste minimisation to include suitable segregation processes and waste disposal costs. 14 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01)

Unit 303 Energy in buildings for sustainable construction UAN: Level: 3 Credit value: 5 GLH: 40 Endorsement by a sector or regulatory body: L/503/6051 This unit is endorsed by Construction Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry. 1 Understand building energy use 1.1 explain how different approaches to building design and construction influence how buildings use, lose and gain energy 1.2 evaluate the benefits of reducing energy use in buildings 1.3 explain how building physics determines the energy performance of buildings 1.4 evaluate the use of solar gain and thermal mass in buildings. 2 Know regulations and standards relating to building energy performance 2.1 outline key components of UK building regulations and standards on energy performance. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) 15

3 Be able to interpret thermal imaging data to improve energy performance 3.1 analyse thermal imaging data 3.2 describe how the thermal elements of a building affect energy performance 3.3 recommend remedial measures to improve energy performance. 4 Understand energy use for efficient and inefficient buildings 4.1 evaluate designs used to achieve high energy efficiency in different elements of the building fabric 4.2 evaluate strategies to reduce energy use in buildings 4.3 explain contributions of clients, designers, builders and users to achieving low energy performance. 16 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01)

Unit 304 Airtight technologies in sustainable construction UAN: Level: 3 Credit value: 4 GLH: 30 Endorsement by a sector or regulatory body: R/503/6052 This unit is endorsed by Construction Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry. 1 Understand the impact of air tightness on energy performance and costs of a building 1.1 evaluate the impact of airtightness on the energy performance of a building 1.2 estimate the costs associated with achieving an air tight building 1.3 explain the contribution a building designer has on the construction of an airtight building. 2 Understand materials/methods of construction that provide the best air tightness conditions 2.1 assess the airtightness issues associated with a given construction method 2.2 select appropriate products and materials to be used for a particular building 2.3 describe the installation methods for the materials to be used 2.4 identify the impact quality workmanship has on an airtight building. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) 17

3 Be able to integrate sufficient ventilation into a buildings energy management system 3.1 discuss an appropriate ventilation system for the build 3.2 develop a schedule of works for the installation of the ventilation system 3.3 evaluate the expected performance of the ventilation design in relation to both air quality and the building's overall energy performance. 4 Know how to test and measure a building's airtightness 4.1 state the process of conducting a door blower test 4.2 analyse the results of a door blower test. 18 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01)

Unit 305 Materials and products used in sustainable construction UAN: Level: 3 Credit value: 3 GLH: 20 Endorsement by a sector or regulatory body: Y/503/6053 This unit is endorsed by Construction Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry. 1 Understand uses of sustainable materials and products in construction 1.1 describe the impact of new materials available in construction 1.2 evaluate the lifecycle costs of materials 1.3 describe a sustainable procurement strategy 1.4 compare modern methods of construction for a new build construction. 2 Understand the installation techniques of sustainable building materials 2.1 evaluate common installation techniques used for sustainable materials 2.2 outline the installation procedure for sustainable building materials. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) 19

3 Understand the environmental impact of modern construction materials 3.1 evaluate the embodied energy of materials 3.2 justify the environmental impact of using sustainable materials and products. 20 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01)

Unit 306 Low carbon techniques and technologies used in buildings in sustainable construction UAN: D/503/6054 Level: 3 Credit value: 4 GLH: 30 Endorsement by a sector or regulatory body: This unit is endorsed by Construction Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry. 1 Understand energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies and their applications 1.1 identify a range of renewable energy technologies 1.2 compare renewable energy technologies 1.3 evaluate applications of renewable energy technologies for building types 1.4 evaluate applications of energy efficiency technologies for building type. 2 Understand the benefits of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies 2.1 evaluate the contributions of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies to overall energy systems 2.2 estimate the level of payback for energy efficient technologies. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) 21

3 Understand the benefits of low carbon technologies in comparison to building fabric performance 3.1 describe the impact of efficient building fabric performance on CO2 energy for new build and retrofit structures 3.2 describe the impact of renewable energy technologies on CO2 emissions for new build and retrofit structures 3.3 describe the impact of energy efficiency technologies on CO2 emissions for new build and retrofit structures 3.4 analyse the benefits of low carbon technologies for new build and retrofit structures. 22 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01)

Unit 307 Sustainable building standards, regulations and methodologies in sustainable construction UAN: H/503/6055 Level: 3 Credit value: 3 GLH: 25 Endorsement by a sector or regulatory body: This unit is endorsed by Construction Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry. 1 Understand how building standards define sustainability performance in buildings 1.1 state the building codes for sustainable homes and buildings 1.2 evaluate components and weightings of sustainable building standards in the UK. 2 Understand energy performance methodologies used to assess the performance of buildings 2.1 evaluate the impact on energy performance of different sustainable building standards 2.2 compare energy modelling techniques used to assess the performance of buildings 2.3 explain procedures for measuring the energy performance in buildings 2.4 justify the use of an energy performance methodology for the assessment of a building. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) 23

3 Know why buildings fail to meet the building codes for sustainable homes 3.1 identify factors that contribute to buildings failing to reach particular sustainable building standards 3.2 identify factors that contribute to buildings failing to achieve energy performance standards. 24 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01)

Unit 308 Specification and design of low carbon buildings in sustainable construction UAN: K/503/6056 Level: 3 Credit value: 4 GLH: 30 Endorsement by a sector or regulatory body: This unit is endorsed by Construction Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry. 1 Understand features and design decisions that determine a building's capacity to achieve low energy building standards 1.1 state legislation and building regulations associated with low energy buildings 1.2 identify features required for successful design 1.3 evaluate energy systems used in a low energy building 1.4 explain key decisions required to achieve low energy performance in buildings 1.5 identify when key decisions should be made within the design process. 2 Understand the selection process and application of materials for low energy buildings 2.1 describe low energy requirements within a construction specification 2.2 justify the selection of materials for low carbon buildings in terms of the lifecycle requirement 2.3 explain how quality workmanship affects energy capabilities. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) 25

3 Understand techniques for testing the performance of low energy buildings 3.1 describe techniques used to test low energy buildings 3.2 describe the reliability of results that these techniques produce 3.3 describe the gap between modelled energy design performance and actual performance. 26 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01)

Unit 309 Advise clients and customers on sustainable construction UAN: Level: 3 Credit value: 2 GLH: 10 Endorsement by a sector or regulatory body: M/503/6057 This unit is endorsed by Construction Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry. 1 Understand how to effectively communicate with customers 1.1 identify appropriate methods of communication used to meet the customers expectations 1.2 outline the importance of professional ethics 1.3 explain the importance of providing excellent customer service. 2 Know how to provide advice and guidance to customers 2.1 identify components of a customer project plan 2.2 describe the importance of following organisational procedures. 3 Know how to advise customers on appropriate methods to reduce the energy consumption of an existing building 3.1 describe elements of an energy survey for a building 3.2 identify opportunities for improving the energy performance of a building 3.3 identify alternative energy sources for a building 3.4 identify suitable methods of reducing water consumption for a building. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) 27

Unit 310 Solar thermal technologies used in sustainable construction UAN: T/503/6061 Level: 3 Credit value: 6 GLH: 50 Endorsement by a sector or regulatory body: This unit is endorsed by Construction Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry. 1 Know regulations and standards for solar thermal systems 1.1 define annual radiation 1.2 identify standards associated with solar thermal systems 1.3 identify local planning and building regulations 1.4 evaluate the installation and maintenance costs 1.5 justify the installation of a solar thermal system using payback period calculations. 2 Understand the operation of solar thermal systems 2.1 explain requirements for energy conservation 2.2 identify types of solar panels 2.3 identify generation and storage components 2.4 explain controls on a solar thermal system 2.5 explain environmental impact of solar thermal systems. 28 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01)

3 Understand processes for installing solar thermal systems 3.1 evaluate suitable roof structures 3.2 evaluate suitable ceiling joists to accommodate storage vessel 3.3 identify pitch roof coverings that provide waterproof integrity 3.4 explain roof fabric perforation processes for installation of solar panels 3.5 explain weatherproofing processes 3.6 outline safe manual handling and access regulations 3.7 identify use of specialist tools. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) 29

Unit 311 Photovoltaic technologies used in sustainable construction UAN: A/503/6062 Level: 3 Credit value: 6 GLH: 50 Endorsement by a sector or regulatory body: This unit is endorsed by Construction Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry. 1 Understand regulations and standards used for photovoltaic systems 1.1 define annual radiation 1.2 identify standards associated with photovoltaic systems 1.3 identify local planning and building regulations 1.4 evaluate the installation and maintenance costs 1.5 justify the installation of a photovoltaic system using payback period calculations 1.6 explain the governments feed in tariff. 2 Understand the operation of photovoltaic systems 2.1 describe types of photovoltaic panels 2.2 describe location and suitable components for converting solar radiation to energy 2.3 identify energy storage components 2.4 explain importance of correct cable sizing for differing voltages 2.5 explain environmental impacts of photovoltaic systems. 30 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01)

3 Understand processes for installing photovoltaic panels 3.1 evaluate suitable roof structures 3.2 identify pitch roof coverings that provide waterproof integrity 3.3 explain roof fabric perforation processes for installation of photovoltaic panels 3.4 explain weatherproofing processes 3.5 outline safe manual handling and access regulations 3.6 identify use of specialist tools used to install photovoltaic panels. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) 31

Unit 312 Heat pump technologies used in sustainable construction UAN: F/503/6063 Level: 3 Credit value: 4 GLH: 30 Endorsement by a sector or regulatory body: This unit is endorsed by Construction Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry. 1 Understand the operation of heat pumps 1.1 explain basic heat pump systems 1.2 explain the efficiency of heat pump systems with regard to Coefficient of Performance (CoP) values 1.3 describe the benefits of operating a heat pump system 1.4 identify local planning requirements and standards associated with domestic heat pumps. 2 Know the implications of installing heat pump systems 2.1 identify the geological related features that impact on ground source heat pump specification 2.2 identify retrofit modifications required for heat pump systems 2.3 identify new build specifications required for heat pump systems 2.4 state the importance of maintaining thermal efficiency when considering perforations in the building envelope 2.5 identify associated risks to the building plot and surrounding elements. 32 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01)

Unit 313 Building insulation for building fabric superstructures in sustainable construction UAN: J/503/6064 Level: 3 Credit value: 6 GLH: 50 Endorsement by a sector or regulatory body: This unit is endorsed by Construction Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry. 1 Understand how building regulations impact the insulation of superstructures 1.1 outline statutory and non-statutory requirements when insulating a super-structure 1.2 calculate thermal resistance of building fabric 1.3 evaluate data in line with building regulations 1.4 interpret manufacturers guidance to improve thermal efficiency. 2 Understand thermal insulation for roofing structures 2.1 evaluate installation techniques for roofing structures: advantages disadvantages limitations 2.2 state selection criteria used for insulation products for warm and cold roof applications 2.3 evaluate insulation techniques for flooring structures: advantages disadvantages limitations. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) 33

3 Understand thermal insulation for walls 3.1 evaluate installation techniques for wall structures: advantages disadvantages limitations 3.2 state selection criteria used for insulation products for internal and external applications 3.3 compare installation procedures for insulation materials for internal and external applications. 4 Be able to contribute to a site survey 4.1 carry out a building insulation needs analysis 4.2 justify superstructure insulation recommendations. 5 Understand associated health and safety legislation when building fabric 5.1 identify health and safety legislation relevant to building insulation 5.2 identify Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate for installing insulation materials 5.3 evaluate requirements for positioning and installing temporary lighting 5.4 describe procedures for installing temporary walk platforms. 34 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01)

Unit 314 Building insulation for building services in sustainable construction UAN: L/503/6065 Level: 3 Credit value: 3 GLH: 20 Endorsement by a sector or regulatory body: This unit is endorsed by Construction Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry. 1 Know electrical and potable water regulations for building services 1.1 outline statutory and non-statutory requirements when insulating building services 1.2 interpret manufacturers guidelines for insulation services 1.3 identify wiring regulations applicable to insulation 1.4 identify water authority regulations applicable to insulation. 2 Understand thermal insulation for building services 2.1 evaluate installation techniques applicable to hot water and cold water services: advantages disadvantages limitations 2.2 state selection criteria used for insulation products for hot water and cold water services 2.3 evaluate service materials appropriate to insulation requirements 2.4 compare installation procedures for insulation materials for internal and external services. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) 35

3 Be able to contribute to a site survey 3.1 carry out a building insulation needs analysis 3.2 justify service insulation recommendations. 4 Understand associated health and safety legislation for building insulation 4.1 identify health and safety legislation relevant to thermal insulation 4.2 list Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate for installing insulation materials 4.3 evaluate requirements for positioning and installing temporary lighting 4.4 describe procedures for installing temporary walk platforms. 36 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01)

Unit 401 Water use and harvesting in sustainable construction UAN: R/503/6066 Level: 4 Credit value: 4 GLH: 15 Endorsement by a sector or regulatory body: This unit is endorsed by Construction Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry. 1 Understand the impact of construction on water resource and regulations 1.1 explain the water cycle 1.2 describe the impact of construction and development on the water cycle 1.3 explain water management regulations 1.4 explain the different quality types of water. 2 Know measures available to control water runoff in reducing water usage 2.1 identify measures to reduce water consumption 2.2 identify measures to manage water run-off 2.3 explain water treatment systems 2.4 list key calculations used to design water harvesting systems 2.5 calculate runoff from buildings. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) 37

3 Know the building fabric when installing water harvesting and storage systems 3.1 identify retrofit modifications associated with the implementation of water harvesting systems 3.2 identify new build specifications associated with the implementation of water harvesting systems 3.3 explain the importance of strategic positioning a water harvesting system to achieve optimum performance. 4 Understand geological implications for installing water harvesting and storage systems 4.1 identify geological related features that impact on system implementation and selection 4.2 explain pre-installation ground work construction requirements for a water harvesting system 4.3 outline installation methods for a water harvesting system 4.4 explain post-installation construction requirements for a water harvesting system. 38 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01)

Appendix 1 Relationships to other qualifications Literacy, language, numeracy and ICT skills development This qualification can develop skills that can be used in the following qualifications: Functional Skills (England) see www.cityandguilds.com/functionalskills Essential Skills (Northern Ireland) see www.cityandguilds.com/essentialskillsni Essential Skills Wales see www.cityandguilds.com/esw City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) 39

Appendix 2 Sources of general information The following documents contain essential information for centres delivering City & Guilds qualifications. They should be referred to in conjunction with this handbook. To download the documents and to find other useful documents, go to the Centres and Training Providers homepage on www.cityandguilds.com. Centre Manual - Supporting Customer Excellence contains detailed information about the processes which must be followed and requirements which must be met for a centre to achieve approved centre status, or to offer a particular qualification, as well as updates and good practice exemplars for City & Guilds assessment and policy issues. Specifically, the document includes sections on: The centre and qualification approval process Assessment, internal quality assurance and examination roles at the centre Registration and certification of candidates Non-compliance Complaints and appeals Equal opportunities Data protection Management systems Maintaining records Assessment Internal quality assurance External quality assurance. Our Quality Assurance Requirements encompasses all of the relevant requirements of key regulatory documents such as: Regulatory Arrangements for the Qualifications and Credit Framework (2008) SQA Awarding Body Criteria (2007) NVQ Code of Practice (2006) and sets out the criteria that centres should adhere to pre and post centre and qualification approval. Access to Assessment & Qualifications provides full details of the arrangements that may be made to facilitate access to assessments and qualifications for candidates who are eligible for adjustments in assessment. The centre homepage section of the City & Guilds website also contains useful information such on such things as: 40 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01)

Walled Garden: how to register and certificate candidates on line Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF): general guidance about the QCF and how qualifications will change, as well as information on the IT systems needed and FAQs Events: dates and information on the latest Centre events Online assessment: how to register for GOLA/e-volve assessments. City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Construction (4677-01) 41

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