NOCN
Level 3
QN: 610/1607/X
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NOCN Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 21 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
21 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Evaluating the Options for Introducing Energy Efficiency Measures to Older and Traditional Buildings
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the range of energy efficiency measures relevant to older and traditional buildings.2.
- Be able to assess the implications of the existing building condition and defects and how the repairs required affect the choice of energy efficiency measures.
- Be able to assess the implications of occupant behaviour for proposed energy efficiency measures.4.
- Be able to assess the implications of the relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
- Be able to assess the technical risks associated with the energy efficiency measures and how to mitigate the risks.
- Be able to explain Energy Performance Certificates and their limitations and the impact of using default U-values and identify alternative sources of U-values.7.
- Be able to evaluate the options for the introduction of energy efficiency measures to older and traditional buildings.
2
Make Recommendations and Provide Advice on the Introduction of Energy Efficiency Measures to Older and Traditional Buildings
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make recommendations and give advice on introducing energy efficiency measures to older and traditional buildings.2.
- Be able to review a range of information sources and refine the proposed energy efficiency measures for older and traditional buildings.3.
- Be able to prepare reports and plans including recommendations and providing advice on the introduction of energy efficiency measures for older and traditional buildings.4.
- Be able to describe the implications of the relevant legal and regulatory requirements for the installation of energy efficiency measures in older and traditional buildings.5.
- Be able to justify the recommended energy efficiency measures.
- Be able to explain the requirements for the delivery of energy efficiency measures in a retrofit project.
3
Recognising the Age, Nature and Characteristics of Older and Traditional Buildings
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to establish the age of a building, to identify a building of traditional construction and to understand the implications for the introduction of energy efficiency measures.
- Be able to identify the heritage values and significance of a building.3.
- Be able to explain how conservation principles are applied to older and traditional buildings.4.
- Be able to identify the construction of older and traditional buildings, their performance and the materials used.
- Be able to identify the types of heating and ventilation systems in the building and the implications these have on the introduction of energy efficiency measures.
- Be able to explain the implications of common building defects for energy efficiency measures.
- Be able to refer to a specialist or recommend further analysis or investigation when required.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/1607/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2022