Assignment 332

Task A – Short Answer Question Paper

Candidate Full Name*

Date*

Email address*

Phone Number*

Assessor Name*

Answer all 18 questions This is an open book test, therefore you may use the manuals and links provided to research and answer the questions. This is not a timed test.

* All fields are required

1. Explain the principles of the Green Deal and the role of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) within the Green Deal. *

(2 marks)

2. State which part of the Building Regulations RdSAP refers to.*

(1 mark)

3 (a) List three Accreditation Bodies that provide a service to qualified DEAs.*

(3 marks)

3 (b) List three services which the Accreditation Bodies provide to qualified DEAs.*

(3 marks)

3 (c) State the requirements a DEA must have in place in order to practise.*

(1 mark)

4. State the target emission reduction rates set by the UK Government and the time scale.*

(2 marks)

5. State for how long the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is valid.*

(1 mark)

6. State for how long data must be stored.*

(1 mark)

7. Identify three sources where information can be obtained prior to surveying a dwelling.*

(3 marks)

8. Describe the circumstances where properties could be sampled in the preparation of Energy Performance Certificates for existing dwellings.*

(1 mark)

9 (a) Describe the alternatives to RdSAP and the circumstances where this alternative methodology could be considered for a client.*

(2 marks)

9 (b) Describe the course of action that is available to the client if an alternative methodology were sought.*

(1 mark)

10. Explain why ratings and recommendations may differ from past assessments due to changes in methodology or legislation and other differences.*

(3 marks)

11. Identify two different sources of information relating to the energy performance of a property that can be investigated.*

(2 marks)

12. Describe how to evaluate information in order to decide whether it is reliable for an assessment.*

(2 marks)

13. Explain how to clarify and confirm the expectations of the client.*

(1 mark)

14. State when a potential conflict of interest will require disclosure to the customer, or will require the need to decline the instructions altogether.*

(1 mark)

15. Explain the importance of confirming in writing the arrangements agreed between the DEA and the customer.*

(1 mark)

16. Explain the types of information that it is important to obtain in order to generate an accurate EPC.*

(2 marks)

17. Explain why it is important to ensure that you have access to the most up-to-date version of the RdSAP software and associated reference materials.*

(1 mark)

18. Name one geographical or environmental element that would affect the recommendations on the property.*

(1 mark)

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Assignment 332

Task A – Short Answer Question Paper

Candidate Full Name*

Date*

Email address*

Phone Number*

Assessor Name*

Answer all 18 questions This is an open book test, therefore you may use the manuals and links provided to research and answer the questions. This is not a timed test.

* All fields are required

1. Explain the principles of the Green Deal and the role of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) within the Green Deal. *

(2 marks)

2. State which part of the Building Regulations RdSAP refers to.*

(1 mark)

3 (a) List three Accreditation Bodies that provide a service to qualified DEAs.*

(3 marks)

3 (b) List three services which the Accreditation Bodies provide to qualified DEAs.*

(3 marks)

3 (c) State the requirements a DEA must have in place in order to practise.*

(1 mark)

4. State the target emission reduction rates set by the UK Government and the time scale.*

(2 marks)

5. State for how long the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is valid.*

(1 mark)

6. State for how long data must be stored.*

(1 mark)

7. Identify three sources where information can be obtained prior to surveying a dwelling.*

(3 marks)

8. Describe the circumstances where properties could be sampled in the preparation of Energy Performance Certificates for existing dwellings.*

(1 mark)

9 (a) Describe the alternatives to RdSAP and the circumstances where this alternative methodology could be considered for a client.*

(2 marks)

9 (b) Describe the course of action that is available to the client if an alternative methodology were sought.*

(1 mark)

10. Explain why ratings and recommendations may differ from past assessments due to changes in methodology or legislation and other differences.*

(3 marks)

11. Identify two different sources of information relating to the energy performance of a property that can be investigated.*

(2 marks)

12. Describe how to evaluate information in order to decide whether it is reliable for an assessment.*

(2 marks)

13. Explain how to clarify and confirm the expectations of the client.*

(1 mark)

14. State when a potential conflict of interest will require disclosure to the customer, or will require the need to decline the instructions altogether.*

(1 mark)

15. Explain the importance of confirming in writing the arrangements agreed between the DEA and the customer.*

(1 mark)

16. Explain the types of information that it is important to obtain in order to generate an accurate EPC.*

(2 marks)

17. Explain why it is important to ensure that you have access to the most up-to-date version of the RdSAP software and associated reference materials.*

(1 mark)

18. Name one geographical or environmental element that would affect the recommendations on the property.*

(1 mark)

This field should be left blank