In order to complete this course you will need:
- You must be 18 years or older
- Possess ‘Basic IT Skills’
- Have access to your own Laptop* (Apple MAC Computers are NOT compatible)
- Have access to Microsoft Word
- Have access to your own transportation (Required to visit properties on Days 4 and 5 of the course)
- Phone or Tablet (Optional for Day 4/5)
- Laser Measurer (Optional for Day 4/5)
- Highlighter Pens (Optional for Day 4/5)
- Meter Cupboard Key (Optional for Day 4/5)
- Clipboard (Optional for Day 4/5)
- check_circleLearn how to produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for existing houses, flats and bungalows.
- check_circleHands-on training with real properties
- check_circle3 days of engaging classroom learning and 2 days of practical site visits.
- check_circleCarry out real EPC surveys that contribute directly to your portfolio.
- check_circleBuild confidence and skills from the ground up.
Elmhurst’s ABBE (Awarding Body of the Built Environment) qualification course provides a fantastic opportunity for those completely new to and familiar with the world of energy and building assessment, to become fully qualified Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs). Our professional and friendly training is delivered at a pace that suits everyone, ensuring all attendees leave feeling confident in applying their newly acquired skills in practice. During this 5-day course, you will learn how to conduct full domestic energy assessments using industry-standard RdSAP software. These skills will enable you to assess the energy performance of existing UK residential buildings—including houses, bungalows, and flats—and produce that all important Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
As Elmhurst’s most popular offering, this course provides 3 days of engaging classroom learning followed by 2 days of hands-on, instructor-lead site visits. During these practical site-visits, you will have the opportunity to complete real EPC surveys that contribute directly towards the completion of your professional portfolio. By the end of the course, most participants will have completed a significant portion, if not all, of their portfolio—an essential requirement for achieving the ABBE Level 3 Domestic Energy Assessment qualification. Course Breakdown Before your course start date, you will receive an online portfolio login, which lists all the tasks you will need to complete (Different tasks can be completed before, during or after the course). These tasks will not only count towards the progress of your portfolio, but will also help to introduce and familiarise you with relevant course information that will in turn help you in preparation for the course.
Course Breakdown
Before your course start date, you will receive an online portfolio login, which lists all the tasks you will need to complete (Different tasks can be completed before, during or after the course). These tasks will not only count towards the progress of your portfolio, but will also help to introduce and familiarise you with relevant course information that will in turn help you in preparation for the course.
A full course breakdown can be found in the dropdown menus below.
We will complete approximately 3 modules, which include:
- ABBE Level 3 Qualification and requirements
- An Overview of the Pre course Modules
- The EPC Requirement and Exemptions
- The RDSAP Software and background
- Property types and building regulations
- Property ages and Construction
We will complete a further 3 modules, which include:
- Measurements
- Conservatories, Flats and Roof types (including loft conversions)
- Floors, Openings, Ventilation and lighting
- Space Heating Part 1
We will complete the remaining Modules, which include:
- Space Heating Part 2
- Secondary and Water Heating
- New Technologies, meters and Recommendations
- The EPC Certificate
- Discussion and guidance regarding the online portfolio system and completing tasks.
You will require equipment for the property visits on day 4 & 5 as outlined above.
- Conduct three test case EPCs to the required standard – home visits to local properties accompanied by an assessor
- Back to classroom for discussions, guidance and portfolio work.
- Conduct two test case EPCs to the required standard – home visits to local properties accompanied by an assessor
- Back to the classroom for discussions, guidance and portfolio work.
- Review Portfolio (if completed)
- Final Q & A
By the end of the course, most participants will have completed a significant portion, if not all, of their portfolio—an essential requirement for achieving the ABBE Level 3 Domestic Energy Assessment qualification.
Please note that as part of the course you are provided with access to software for training purposes only, the software cannot be used for commercial purposes.
Once you have completed and passed your portfolio you will be awarded with the ABBE Level 3 Certificate, and will be eligible to join Elmhurst’s leading DEA Accreditation scheme.
Please note: When you apply to become an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor you will need to provide a UK address, supply identification and a basic disclosure certificate (DBS/CRB) which must be within the past 3 years. You can find more information via the link below.