BUILDER’S CPD

Live and Learn Pty Ltd offer a CPD course on energy efficiency for $110 that entitles builders to 12 CPD points upon successful completion of the course.  The assessment comprises of simple multiple choice questions.  To enrol in the course please email leo@liveandlearn.com.au and request an enrolment form.  Once the enrolment form is processed you will receive the learner guide and assessment. 

What you will learn:

·        What are greenhouse gases and what impact do they have on climate change?

·        What is BASIX and how does it impact on renovations and new construction?

·        Energy use in NSW – where we are using energy

·        Calculating energy costs; calculating greenhouse gas emissions; and interpreting energy bills

·        The difference between greenhouse gas emissions from electricity and gas energy

·        Electricity meters and billing

·        Simple electricity cost calculations

·        Greenpower

·        Useful website for comparing electricity costs

·        Useful website for comparing the energy use and energy efficiency of electrical appliances

·        Energy use and your home

·        Energy consumption in the average NSW household

·        The most efficient and cost effective hot water systems

·        How to change behaviour to reduce hot water use

·        Why you should consider changing or altering showerheads and taps

·        Energy rating labels

·        Devices that measure electricity use

·        What to consider before purchasing appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, clothes dryers, televisions and entertainment systems

·        What to consider before purchasing heating and cooling systems

·        What to consider before purchasing light fittings

·        Renewable energy

·        Photovoltaic or solar panels