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Course Content

I. Introduction (5 mins)
II. Learning Objectives (2 mins)
V. Module 3: Entering Lighting Data into NatHERS Tools (15 mins)
VI. Module 4: Documentation, Assumptions and Audit-Readiness (10 mins)
VII. Summary & Key Takeaways (3 mins)

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This formal CPD course is designed specifically for accredited energy assessors working within the NatHERS (Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme) framework in Australia. It targets professionals responsible for interpreting architectural lighting plans and translating them into compliant, audit-ready inputs for Whole-of-Home (WoH) energy assessments. The course assumes prior familiarity with energy modelling software such as BERS Pro, FirstRate5, or HERO, and guides assessors through best practices in data extraction, documentation, and regulatory compliance. It aims to bridge the knowledge gap between design documentation and energy compliance requirements, especially in light of NCC Section H6 and NatHERS Technical Notes. Overall, it’s geared toward assessors aiming to improve modelling accuracy, audit success, and confidence in handling lighting-related energy inputs.

  • CPD Points: 1 Formal CPD Point
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Certificate Upon Completion
  • Difficulty Level: Intermediate
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This session is designed for

Energy Assessors
Building Surveyors
Building Designers
Builders
Architects

By the end of this course, you will understand how lighting influences energy performance in Whole-of-Home assessments. You’ll be able to accurately extract lighting details from architectural drawings and input them into NatHERS tools using either defaults or verified manufacturer data. You will also know how to document modelling decisions clearly to meet audit requirements. Ultimately, you’ll be equipped to model lighting confidently and compliantly in line with NCC and NatHERS standards.

  • Identify how lighting contributes to the Whole-of-Home (WoH) energy rating and compliance outcomes.
  • Enter lighting data correctly into software tools such as FirstRate5, BERS Pro, or HERO.
  • Accurately interpret lighting symbols, schedules, and control systems from architectural drawings.
  • Document lighting assumptions, plan extracts, and product evidence to meet audit-readiness standards.
  • Apply NatHERS default values or verified manufacturer data for lighting in compliance with technical guidance.
  • Avoid common compliance failures by aligning modelled lighting inputs with design intent and regulations.

This ensures that CPD efforts align with professional regulatory requirements.

Framework/Body

Relevant Sections

Focus Areas

National Construction Code (NCC 2022)

Volume Two Section H6; J3D14 (Volume One)

Energy efficiency requirements for lighting in Class 1 and Class 2 dwellings; default downlight density; inclusion of lighting in Whole-of-Home energy assessments

NatHERS Protocols

Technical Note v20241023; Whole-of-Home Efficiency Factors

Lighting defaults (e.g., 9W LED), modelling rules for control types, default downlight densities, documentation standards for audit-readiness

ABSA CPD Competency Area

Section 3: Energy Modelling Accuracy; Section 4: Technical Documentation

Accurate interpretation and translation of lighting layouts into NatHERS tools; use of defaults vs. manufacturer data; documentation for audit compliance

Building Designers

CPD Areas: Energy Compliance, Drafting & Design Interpretation

Interpreting architectural lighting plans, understanding implications of luminaire selection, and inputting compliant data into software

NSCA 2021 (Architects)

PC28, PC31, PC33, PC45, PC47

Environmental systems integration (lighting), interpreting technical documentation, compliance with building codes, and sustainability implications

Engineers Australia (Stage 2)

Technical Proficiency; Safety, Standards and Codes

Understanding and applying lighting system specifications; regulatory compliance in energy modelling

Licensed Builders (State CPD)

NSW and VIC CPD themes: Building Code compliance; Energy Efficiency

Ensuring that lighting design is compliant with NCC and contributes to passing WoH energy assessments

Building Surveyors

NCC Interpretation and Verification Methods

Reviewing lighting data for energy compliance; understanding downlight density assumptions; verifying input data during assessment and certification

What’s Included

This course covers the role of lighting in Whole-of-Home energy assessments and its impact on compliance with NatHERS and the NCC. It guides participants through the process of extracting accurate lighting data from architectural drawings, including luminaire types, control methods, and mounting styles. The course also explains how to input lighting data into NatHERS tools using default values or verified specifications. Finally, it provides best practices for documentation and audit readiness to ensure transparent and compliant modelling.

  • A 1-hour video session covering NCC-aligned strategies and real-world case studies.
  • An interactive quiz to test and reinforce knowledge.
  • An audio summary version via NotebookLM for flexible, on-the-go learning.
  • A downloadable certificate of completion for CPD compliance reporting.
  • Centralised CPD tracking dashboard to support audits and personal recordkeeping.
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Why Take This CPD Session?

Enhance your ability to model lighting accurately and compliantly within Whole-of-Home energy assessments.

Reduce the risk of audit failures by learning how to document lighting assumptions and use defaults correctly.

Stay up to date with NatHERS and NCC requirements, gaining practical skills you can apply immediately in your assessments.

Professional development is an investment in career growth and regulatory compliance. Take the next step today.

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