New Build Dwellings - Training
On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor Training
Overview
Elmhurst provide professional and cost effective training for both new entrants and existing practitioners wishing to practise as an OCDEA.
Only energy assessors who are members of a Government approved accreditation scheme, such as Elmhurst, may produce legally valid EPCs. In order to join an accreditation scheme candidates must demonstrate that they are appropriately trained and qualified. This requires candidates to complete an approved On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (OCDEA) qualification, or equivalent.
New entrants
ABBE Level 3 Certificate in Domestic On Construction Energy Assessment (QCF) £1550 + VAT*
Training
- A 4 day course held at Elmhurst’s dedicated training suite, centrally located just off Junction 20 of the M1 at Lutterworth.
- Free use of Elmhurst Design software
- Access to Elmhurst's experienced technical support team by telephone or email
- Distance learning and course materials
Assessment
- A 45 minute online multiple choice ABBE examination at centres around the UK
- A portfolio of evidence including a minimum of 5 Energy Performance Certificates and specified additional assessment material
Please click here to download an application form
Existing practitioners (APEL route)
Approved Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) is a training route that leads directly to accreditation, i.e. no qualification. It is only available to those candidates who can demonstrate relevant skills or experience.(subject to compliance with Government guidance). The APEL route maps candidates’ previous experience against the NOS (National Occupational Standards) and all candidates will have to fill any gaps with training and further learning. Candidates will also undergo assessment to ensure the same standards are set as the qualification route.
APEL On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor Training £150-£750 + VAT*
Training and Assessment
This 2 day course for experienced practitioners covers the SAP methodology, use of the Elmhurst Design SAP software, Building Regulations, U-value calculations and EPC production.
Following the Training, candidates will be required to successfully complete five SAP calculations, before proceeding to the accreditation stage and becoming accredited to produce EPCs for new-build dwellings.
Please click here to download the APEL application form.
Design Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) 2009 and Building Regulations Awareness Training
£250 + VAT*
Elmhurst provides a one day course for individuals who wish to train in the current Building Regulations and use Design SAP software. This course demonstrates how to use SAP 2009 to show compliance with Part L1 (England & Wales, Part F (Northern Ireland) and Section 6 (Scotland) 2010 of the Building Regulations and use of the Elmhurst software.
The course will also provide an overview of the changes to Part L of the Building Regulations and highlight the differences between SAP 2005 and 2009.
Please click here to download the SAP2009 Training Application Form.
If you would like further information about any of our training courses or would like to discuss corporate rates and onsite training, please contact our New Build Residential Team on 01455 883 236
*All prices indicated are exclusive of VAT at the current rate unless otherwise clearly stated
To view information on the Accreditation stage of the OCDEA training
please select the Stage 3 - Accreditation button below.
