YourHIPSearch DEA, CEA, DEC & HI training

In addition to the Personal Search & HIPs training course, we can also offer you the following:

• Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) training
• Commercial Energy Assessor (CEA) training
• Display Energy Certificate (DEC) training
• One Day HIP training - ONLY £295
• Home Inspector (HI) training

Courses are delivered throughout the UK by our accredited network of specialist training providers.

 

Not sure which training course is right for you?

See our Comparison Table for a quick and simple overview of each training type. Alternatively, call 01925 290000 for bookings and details of all course venues and dates.

We have also recently launched a special HIPs business package, which incorporates full HIPs, DEA and Personal Search training and business start-up support systems, for those who want to start their own complete HIPs business with the back-up and support of experienced professionals.

 

 

 

 

Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) Training

Why become a DEA?

Since the full rollout of Home Information Packs (HIPs) on December 14th 2007, every home that is put on the market for sale in England and Wales now requires a HIP. The Pack includes an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) containing advice on how to cut carbon emissions and fuel bills. Also included are documents such as a sale statement, searches and evidence of title.

Only qualified Domestic Energy Assessors are able to produce the Energy Performance Certificate component of a HIP. Once qualified, your role as a DEA will be varied, as you inspect and measure homes, gathering information to collate into Energy Performance Certificates for a wide range of residential properties. Other reasons why people train to become a DEA include:

• Working in a new and developing industry supported by the government
• Working for yourself and dictating your own workload 
• A mass market with over 1.5 million properties per year needing a HIP
• A growing market with EPCs required for all tenanted properties from Oct 08
• Helping the environment by highlighting how to reduce energy consumption

It is estimated that over 1.5 million homes per year will require a HIP. Plus, from October 2008, landlords offering property for rent will be required by law to provide prospective tenants with an Energy Performance Certificate for their property. This should significantly increase the demand for EPCs from qualified DEAs.
The market will also be expanded further when EPCs are needed for commercial properties, however, additional training will be required to service this new market - see below.

What does the DEA training course include?

A 3-day intensive training session, combining classroom training with post-course support.

You do not need to have any previous experience in surveying or energy consultancy to enroll on the DEA course. The training session will demonstrate how to survey houses for energy calculations and also how to use the RDSAP (reduced data standard assessment procedure) software. This software is what all assessors use to produce the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

During the 3-day training session you will follow either an ABBE or City & Guilds certified course, led and mentored by a fully accredited energy assessment team with many years of industry based training experience. The purpose of this course is to equip you with the knowledge required to follow the Energy Assessor work modules which are necessary to achieve the level 3 Diploma. This is the required qualification you will need in order to complete energy performance certificates for residential properties.

Following the training session, you will then complete the remainder of the course externally and submit your work for marking. Support will be provided to help guide you through this section of the Diploma.

Your course fee includes:

• 3-4 day course – intensive training delivered in a classroom environment
• HIP training (special offer) – Free HIPs training programme
• 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 G&G level 3 Diploma – once you’ve completed and passed all the modules
• Registration – free registration with national & local HIP providers

DEA Training Summary

Available from £1599+VAT (dependent on location and availability). Plus free HIPs training.

Cost per delegate: £1599 - £1895 +VAT* (10% booking deposit required)
Training period: 3 days** (plus distance learning and support)
Qualification: ABBE or C&G Level 3 Diploma
Location: UK wide – call for details

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

 

Display Energy Certificates (DECs) Training

What is a Display Energy Certificate (DEC)?

All public sector buildings with a total useful floor area of 1,000 m2 are required by law to display a DEC in a prominent place, clearly visible to the public from 1st October 2008.

The DEC shows the energy performance of the building in operation, based on actual energy consumption records, as recorded annually. DECs are required to be updated each year and an Advisory Report to be generated on the first year of display and updated every 7 years.

The Advisory Report details a range of possible measures that might be implemented to improve the energy performance of the property. Display Energy Certificates and Advisory Reports can only be prepared by qualified and accredited Display Energy Certificate Assessors who hold a license to practice. This status can be achieved through ABBE or C&G Level 3 Diploma in Display Energy Certificate Assessment.

Similar to the EPCs, the required output must be submitted to an Accreditation scheme for lodgement. The resultant certificate can be submitted in either electronic or hard copy format.

There are two possible routes available to achieving the Level 3 Diploma in Display Energy Certificates, depending on your previous qualifications and experience. New entrants to the industry will be required to attend the 3-day training course, whereas currently qualified SBEM level 3 assessors are only required to attend the 1-day training course.

What does the course cover?

• Identifying the building to be assessed
• Conducting the survey
• Producing the floor plans
• Occupancy levels
• Energy usage
• Energy measurement periods and alignments
• Renewables
• Practical surveys
• Using software to produce the DEC & Advisory Report

Your course fee includes:

• 1 or 3 day course – intensive training delivered in a classroom environment
• Course materials – everything you need for your training
• Lunch & refreshments – included throughout the 1/3 day training course
• 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

DEC Training Summary

Available from £850+VAT (dependent on prior qualifications, location and availability).

DECs Course for Qualified SBEM Level 3 Assessors

Cost per delegate: from £850 +VAT* (10% booking deposit required)
Training period: 1 day** (plus distance learning and support)
Qualification: ABBE or C&G Level 3 Diploma
Location: UK wide – call for details

DECs Course for New Entrants (i.e. candidates without prior experience/qualifications)

Cost per delegate: from £1250 +VAT* (10% booking deposit required)
Training period: 3 days** (plus distance learning and support)
Qualification: ABBE or C&G Level 3 Diploma
Location: UK wide – call for details

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

 

NEW! – Commercial Energy Assessor (CEA) Training

PLUS FREE DECs TRAINING

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

 

 

 

 

*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.
All of YourHIPSearch DEA, CEA and HI training courses are delivered by our accredited network of specialist training providers. The most suitable provider will be selected based on your location and available dates, to ensure total convenience. All deposits are non-refundable. E&OE.