Stream 1

This stream is suitable if you are new to the field or have no relevant experience. You will need to complete the 4 units listed below. Units 1, 2 and 3 need to be completed prior to starting your Scorecard accreditation.

If you are interested in becoming both an accredited NatHERS Thermal assessor and a Scorecard assessor, please consider Stream 4.

4 required units

You will need to complete this unit prior to submitting your application:

CPPHES4005 - Assess household energy use and efficiency improvements.

However, you may have completed this unit prior to 2020. This is also accepted:

CPPHSA4001A – Assess household energy use (Release 1).

You will need to complete this unit prior to submitting your application:

CPPHES4007 - Assess thermal performance of existing residential buildings

However, you may have completed this unit prior to 2020. This is also accepted:

CPPHSA4004A –Assess thermal performance of existing residences using non-rating tools and techniques.

You will need to complete this unit prior to submitting your application:

CPPCOM4001 – Manage own work, professional development and ethical behaviour.

However, you may have completed this unit prior to 2020. This is also accepted:

CPPHSA4006A –Manage own work, professional development and ethical behaviour as a home sustainability assessor

To demonstrate health and safety skills relevant to home assessments you must show you have completed one of the following units within the past 5 years. This unit is not required to start your accreditation, it can be completed at any point during the accreditation process.

You will need to complete this unit:

CPPCOM4002 - Implement safe work practices in the property industry.

However, you may have completed this unit prior to 2020. This is also accepted:

CPPHSA4005A – Minimise health, safety and security risks when assessing home sustainability (Release 1).

To find details of each course listed, click the course links. When you reach the training.gov.au page for the course, click the 'Find RTOs approved to deliver this qualification' link to find course providers. These courses and units are not funded or provided by the Scorecard team. Relevant training courses are not always readily available.

To start your application, prepare evidence such as certificates and academic transcripts showing you have completed Units 1, 2 and 3 listed above.

If you would like to apply, please submit your application to our training provider, Your Energy Saving Solutions (YESS).

What happens after you submit your application?

YESS will evaluate your documents and if you meet the criteria for the stream you are applying under, you will pass to Scorecard training.

If you need more training or experience before becoming an assessor, you will be given recommendations. Once you can demonstrate the required skills, you can continue with your application.

Not the right stream for you?

Remember, there are 6 ways to become a Scorecard assessor. Find the 6 ways here.

Page last updated: 22/07/24