Courses

Elmhurst’s popular Retrofit Assessor course has now been adapted for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Domestic Energy Assessors will gain all the skills and knowledge required to become an approved Retrofit Assessor

This two day course will equip you with the required skills and knowledge to become a Retrofit Assessor, in accordance with the legislation established by PAS 2035. You will also be taught how to use our specially designed retrofit tools developed specifically for our Retrofit Assessors.

This 1-day online course will give you the knowledge you need to confidently use DesignBuilder’s overheating tools enabling you to complete overheating assessments using dynamic thermal modelling in the DesignBuilder software.

This 1-day online course will show you how to use the IES Virtual Environment to perform overheating risk analyses for a variety of current guidelines and methodologies. This is in preparation for new Building Regulations due to come into force in 2022 which will see calculation of overheating risk be taken out of Part L and replaced by a new Building Regulation supported by a new Approved Document O.  

Get up to speed on envelope area/volume calculations with this one day masterclass. This course has been designed for those who are not familiar with software calculations or dealing with complex construction details and will ensure you are prepared for the measurement sections in the Level 2 exam.

This two-day course will give you the relevant skills to undertake a background ventilation assessment of existing buildings. Particularly useful when working under PAS 2035 guidelines for Pathways A & B retrofit energy efficiency measures.

This 1-day online course will give you the knowledge you need to confidently use DesignBuilder’s overheating tools enabling you to complete overheating assessments using dynamic thermal modelling in the DesignBuilder software.

Learn how to carry out ventilation assessments with NICEIC, the leading organisation for the assessment and certification scheme of electricians. Attendance on this course will satisfy the entry requirements to join the Elmhurst Ventilation Scheme.

This 1-day online course will show you how to use the IES Virtual Environment to perform overheating risk analyses for a variety of current guidelines and methodologies.

IRT's Air Tightness Training will help you to understand: The differences in Building Regulations across UK and Ireland. Why permeability testing is a requirement. What is air leakage and how is it measured? Who does this effect? What is required and how do you comply? Regulations for testing and reporting. Using and calibrating equipment, preparation and report results.

Successful completion of the course will enable Level 1 testers to apply to register as a Level 2 tester with a Competent Persons Scheme as per, buildings requiring a Level 2 tester are defined as ‘non-simple’ with an internal volume greater than 4000 cubic meters.

This online training course from Elmhurst will equip you with all the necessary skills to undertake inspections and produce professional Legionella reports for clients. You can undertake this course at any time from the comfort of your home or office.

Once qualified, we will require 3 Test property assessments to be supplied to us in order to then sign your qualification off. When qualified you will be invited to join the EAS scheme in order to become accredited and then be able to certify the dwellings you test.

Are you an estate agent or energy assessor looking to get more value out of each property visit? This online course can be done in your own time and once complete provides the opportunity to join Elmhurst Energy’s Inventory Competency Scheme.

The Psi Value Competency course aims to provide assessors (and others) with training in undertaking 2D and 3D thermal bridging calculations for junctions for entry into SAP and SBEM.

The Psi Value Competency course aims to provide assessors (and others) with training in undertaking 2D thermal bridging calculations for junctions for entry into SAP and SBEM.

This course is designed for existing air tightness testers to gain the skills and knowledge required to undertake Pulse air tightness tests.

Start Using Thermal Imaging as part of your suite of services. This iRed E-Learning course covers the fundamentals of thermal imaging for domestic and commercial buildings, and bridges the gap between an introduction session and a full Category 1 qualification.

Advance your knowledge of U-Values and build on your existing skills with this 1-day course. Upon successful completion you can apply to join Elmhurst's U-Value Competency Scheme and demonstrate your expertise to clients.