Course Details

Description

Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) Training

• Duration: 3 Days (Live Online Course via Zoom with a Trainer) + Remote Portfolio Submission
• Prerequisite: None
• Certification: Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment (ABBE) 
• Training Format: Live, interactive online sessions led by an experienced trainer followed by remote portfolio submission.

This course will be delivered via Zoom over three consecutive days with a live tutor and interactive case studies with the facility to ask questions in real-time - just as if you were sat in the classroom! This course will give you the skills required to survey buildings and produce accurate Energy Performance Certificates for existing domestic dwellings. EPCs are required to be produced by law when a property is sold or let. EPCs and Energy Performance Reports are also required for certain aspects of various Government grant schemes such as ECO4, SHDF, LADS, HUG etc.

You will learn to conduct comprehensive assessments of domestic properties, examining factors that influence energy efficiency, carbon emissions, and sustainability. Our expert trainers will guide you through data collection, analysis, and reporting, providing you with the skills needed to evaluate and improve a home's energy performance.

Upon completing the three-day training, you will be required to develop a remote portfolio of 5 example EPCs, alongside some other academic assignments; showcasing your ability to apply the knowledge and skills gained during the course.

Retrofit Assessor Training

• Duration: Self-Paced (Accessed through our Learning Management System)
• Prerequisite: Having attended/completed a DEA course with Energy Trust
• Certification: Retrofit Assessor Certificate (for accreditation with ECMK)
• Training Format: Self-paced online modules accessible through our Learning Management System. 

Building on your Domestic Energy Assessor training, this self-paced course will prepare you to assess domestic properties for retrofit. Retrofit Assessors will undertake a survey of a building incorporating RdSAP data collection, a detailed floor plan, a ventilation assessment, a condition survey and an occupancy assessment. The resulting report can then be lodged in the Trustmark Data Warehouse where Retrofit Coordinators and other stakeholders can access the data to progress retrofit projects. Our course covers everything you need to become an accredited Retrofit Assessor.

To gain access to the Retrofit Assessor Training, you must have attended the three-day DEA training. You can complete your Retrofit Assessor training whilst you complete your DEA remote portfolio however you will not receive your Retrofit Assessor certificate until you have completed, been assessed, and marked as passed for your DEA qualification. 

Please note, the Retrofit Assessor element of the course is run in conjunction with ecmk and will only allow accreditation with ecmk once the course is completed. Candidates will be required to use an iPad to access the Retrofit Assessor software with ECMK.

With our Domestic Energy Assessor and Retrofit Assessor Training Package, you'll be prepared to assess, advise, and make a positive impact on residential energy efficiency and sustainability. Join us on this educational journey, and together, we can create greener, more energy-efficient homes for a sustainable future.

Course Schedule

Day 1

• Introduction to Domestic EPCs

• EPC Conventions

• RdSAP software (introduction)

• Interactive Virtual EPC project

Day 2

• Interactive Virtual EPC project (continued)

• RdSAP software data entry

Day 3

• Interactive Virtual EPC project (continued)

• RdSAP software data entry

• Portfolio guidance session

• Q&A

Remote Portfolio (to be completed after attending the live online training)

• 5x Example EPC projects to complete

• Academic knowledge-based assignments 

• Helpline with technical support

• State-of-the-art Learning & Assessment Platform

Retrofit Assessor Training (Self-paced, on demand)

• 7 Modules to complete online

• Case Study

• Multiple Choice Questions

• Certificate of Competence

Whats Included?

• ABBE registration

• Three days virtual classroom training (DEA) with an experienced tutor

• Electronic course materials

• Immersive virtual EPC tour

• Access to our learning management system with additional industry resources

• A helpline with personal tutor

• RdSAP 9.94 Software for producing EPCs

• Free iPad and iPhone app for carrying out EPCs onsite

• Free iPad app once accredited for carrying out Retrofit Assessments 

• Free annual membership with ecmk for the first year

Prerequisites

• Strong I.T. skills

• Computer with reliable internet connection

• Zoom conference app (Free)

• Microsoft Word

• Candidates must be 18+

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long is this all going to take?

A: The DEA online course is 3 days (approx. 6 hours per day) + Remote Portfolio assignments. The Retrofit Assessor element is self-paced but is approximately 17 hours’ worth of study. The average time to complete the combined course is 6 - 8 weeks, however please note we give all students 12 months from the date of starting the course to complete the assignments.

Q: Are then any hidden or extra costs?

A: The price you see advertised includes everything you need to achieve the qualification. This includes the ABBE registration fee (DEA qualification), electronic course materials, RDSAP trainee software, unlimited portfolio attempts within a 12 month timeframe and your final ABBE level 3 DEA certificate, alongside your Energy Trust & ECMK Retrofit Assessor competency certificate.

Q: What happens after I am qualified?

A: Once qualified you will need to become a member of an approved accreditation body. Most of them are free to join and charge a lodgement fee each time you produce and register an EPC. This cost is approximately £7.00+VAT per certificate. The cost to lodge a Retrofit Assessment is approximately £5+VAT per certificate.

Q. Do Energy Trust offer student finance?

A: Yes, we offer finance through a third party provider. Please contact us on 0333 012 0002 if you wish to explore financing one of our qualifications.

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