Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment

Qualification overview

This is a professional qualification for those who wish to pursue a career as a Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA). Once qualified, DEAs register with an Accreditation Scheme which accredits them to produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for individual existing homes (not newly built). This is in accordance with legislation implementing the EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings.

EPCs, energy ratings for homes similar to consumer-friendly ‘fridge ratings’, have been compulsory at the time of let or sale of domestic properties since 2008. EPCs can only be produced by qualified, accredited energy assessors.

 

Who is this DEA training designed for?

  • The DEA course is suitable for those considering a career change. No prior experience is necessary
  • Ideal for those who need to provide or understand and interpret EPCs as part of their daily duties
  • The course is also designed for people with prior knowledge or experience of buildings, for example estate agents, builders, surveyors, heating engineers, architects, landlords etc.
  • This course is ideal for adding domestic energy assessments as a new product or income stream to your existing services.

Modules

  • Introduction – induction, introduction to EPCs, schemes, audits, legal matters and dealing with customers
  • The survey – health & safety, assessing the property and data collection for an EPC
  • Property features – the features of a property that affect the EPC rating and how it is assessed in RdSAP (i.e., property age and size, insulation, windows, flats, lighting etc.)
  • Construction – different construction types of walls, floors and roofs, and how to gather the right data for the EPC
  • Space and water heating – about different main heating systems, hot water, secondary heating, and fuel sources for the purpose of RdSAP
  • Renewable technologies – identifying renewable technologies and how to assess them for the EPC
  • Recommendations – what the recommendations are, and what set of circumstances will make them appear as an improvement measure on the EPC

 

 

How will you be assessed following your DEA training?

The assessment for this DEA qualification focuses on producing 5 case studies which are submitted to an assessor through an e-portfolio system. The purpose of assessment is to demonstrate that the learner meets standards required by the qualification. We will provide two ‘simulated assessments’ and then the learner will need to source and physically visit three properties and collect the required data.


What are the entry requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements. Anyone over the age of 18 can undertake this DEA training


Cost

Currently this course is fully funded if you live in Wales (Funding ends 12th July)


Upcoming dates

Online Self-paced


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