NEW! – Commercial Energy Assessor (CEA) Training

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What is a Commercial Energy Assessor?

From October 2008 there will be a legal requirement for all commercial properties when constructed, leased, or sold to have an accompanying Energy Performance Certificate. Due to the large number of commercial premises across the country it is anticipated that there will be a large requirement for assessors to undertake this role.

Only level 3 or level 4 qualified Non Domestic Energy Assessors can undertake this work. And because this is a new initiative, there are currently only a limited number of people qualified to do this work.

Properties that will need to be assessed include shops, shopping centers, offices, factories, garages, restaurants, public houses, retail units, and all public buildings including schools, hospitals and colleges.

Working closely with commercial letting and sales agents, construction companies, business transfer agents and facility managers; the role of a Commercial Energy Assessor will be to survey the commercial premises and collate data incorporating elements such as heating, lighting, and construction type. Utilizing a nationally recognised software system interfaced with SBEM calculations, assessors will input data to generate the Non Domestic Energy Certificate.

What does the course include?

There are two levels that you can gain Non Domestic Energy Assessment accreditation for – Level 3 and Level 3 & 4 combined.

Candidates at level 3 will be qualified to undertake EPCs on basic existing non-dwellings, which have frequently occurring characteristics that can be modeled using the Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM). Commonly occurring characteristics include simple heating systems, natural ventilation and small (non-complex) cooling systems. The Level 3 accreditation is restricted to site-based energy assessment and does not include assessment of new-build properties from plans or design specification.

It is estimated that level 3 assessors will be able to undertake work in approximately 60% of commercial properties - generally small-to-medium sized buildings which are naturally ventilated.

Candidates at level 4 can undertake assessments on virtually all commercial premises, including assessment of new-build properties from plans or design specification, which will ensure that you can offer a comprehensive service for all prospective clients.

If you need further advice to help you decide the level of accreditation you need please call 01925 290000.

Your course fee includes:

• 4 or 6 day course – depending on level of accreditation chosen
• FREE DECs training - additional free day training (optional) for Display Energy Certificates
• Post course support & mentoring – support right up to when you qualify
• Course materials – everything you need for your training
• Continuous assessment – marking the modules as you complete them
• Lunch & refreshments – included throughout the 3 days of training
• ABBE or C&G Non Domestic Diploma – once you’ve completed and passed all the modules
• Registration – free registration with banks of commercial EPC providers

Commercial Energy Assessor Training Summary

Level 3 Non Domestic Diploma

Cost per delegate: from £1895 +VAT* (10% booking deposit required)
Training period: 4 days** (plus distance learning and support)
Qualification: ABBE or C&G Level 3 Diploma
Location: UK wide – call for details

Level 3 & 4 Non Domestic Combined Diploma

Cost per delegate: £2595 +VAT* (10% booking deposit required). Level 4 (top up) £800+VAT.
Training period: 6 days** (plus distance learning and support)
Qualification: ABBE or C&G Level 3 & Level 4 Combined Diploma
Location: UK wide – call for details

Call 01925 290000 or email now for further information and details of all course dates and venues

 

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*All courses are subject to an ABBE or C&G exam and registration fee of up to £275 +VAT (£400 for Level 4 courses) which includes one free exam re-sit. This does not apply to the one-day HIP training or two-day Personal Search courses. **Training course content and duration may vary from the above information, as the courses are constantly being developed to meet the needs of delegates. The time taken to fully complete each course will vary depending on the candidate’s ability and available time to complete course modules. Average times can be provided, but these are for guidance purposes only.
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