Elmhurst’s APEL-approved course provides a fast track training route for those who want to become fully accredited On Construction Domestic Energy Assessors (OCDEAs). This course provides a fantastic opportunity for those currently operating and experienced in the construction, buildings and/or energy assessment industry to gain expert knowledge in the production of SAP Calculations and EPCs for new build dwellings.
Elmhurst’s APEL training course is delivered by professional trainers with real industry experience. They know the job inside and out, and use their own experiences to demonstrate the do’s and don’ts of new build energy assessment. All assessments required for accreditation are completed within the three days ensuring the quickest possible path to starting as an OCDEA.
✅ All materials provided
✅ Technical support available 9-5pm (Mon-Fri)
✅ Delivered by industry professionals
✅ Supervised workshop included
| Please note: The APEL application form will be emailed across to you once payment for this course has been processed. Please ensure the APEL application form is completed and returned to as soon as possible, before the training starts. If you do not wish to be accredited please contact Elmhurst Energy prior to booking the training. |
Completion of this course and short assessment, demonstrates that you have met the standards of the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) for On Construction Domestic Energy Assessment. Following this you will be eligible to join Elmhurst’s OCDEA Accreditation scheme
- Introduction to Energy Rating and SAP
- Data entry into Design SAP software
- U-Value Calculator use and Reporting
- Building Control Outputs
- EPC Production
- The Science of Thermal Performance and U-Values
- Transition from SAP 2009 to SAP 2012
- Review of data entry differences in SAP 2012
- Practical SAP 2012 Workshop
- Review of portfolio assessment and examination arrangements
- Last minute questions
- Supervised completion of the five SAP test cases required for accreditation
- Last minute questions
