Training Courses for energy assessors and other courses
Energy Assessors wishing to produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Display Energy Certificates (DECs), or Air-Conditioning Reports, will need to become members of an Accreditation Scheme such as those run by ecmk. Those that have been working in energy assessment for a number of years can qualify through their prior experience (the APEL route) but less experienced applicants will need to gain the necessary Diploma - a nationally- recognised qualification as an Energy Assessor.
ecmk is approved by the Awarding Body for the Built Environment (ABBE) to deliver its Energy Assessor qualifications. ecmk runs training programmes to provide candidates with the knowledge, technical and professional skills required of an Energy Assessor. Each candidate's competence is then formally assessed to ensure that they meet the relevant National Occupational Standard (NOS).
We provide each candidate with:
- training combining classroom and "on-site" visits
- comprehensive course material, which also acts as a technical reference
- support from a professional Qualification Assessor for each individual throughout their assessment
ecmk runs regular courses at its dedicated Training Centre in Milton Keynes, but will also run courses at other locations, if required.
Please call the sales team on 08456 123999 or send an email to training@ecmk.co.uk for course dates.
We currently offer the following Energy Assessor qualifications:
Diploma in Domestic Energy Assessment (DipDEA)
This course is aimed at individuals who want to become Domestic Energy Assessors producing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCS) for existing homes. More information
Diploma in On-Construction Energy Assessment (DipOCEA)
For individuals who wish to become Energy Assessors producing EPCs on new homes at the time of construction. More information
Level 3 Diploma in Non-Dwellings Energy Assessment (DipNDEA L3)
Qualifies individuals to become Level 3 Assessors producing EPCs for existing, "simple" commercial buildings. More information
Level 4 Diploma in Non-Dwellings Energy Assessment (DipNDEA L4)
For individuals wishing to assess newly-constructed and more complex existing commercial buildings. More information
Diploma in Display Energy Certificates (DipDEC)
For those wishing to deliver Display Energy Certificates and Advisory Reports for large public buildings. More information
Level 3 Diploma in Air-Conditioning Energy Assessment (DipACEA L3)
Qualifies individuals to assess simple, packaged air conditioning systems. More information
Level 4 Diploma in Air-Conditioning Energy Assessment (DipACEA L4)
Qualifies individuals to assess complex, central air conditioning systems. More information
New qualifications for 2010:
Certificate in Fire Fire Risk Assessment (CertFRA)
This is expected to be available in Spring 2010. If you would like notification of this new course, please email training@ecmk.co.uk
Other non-diploma courses:
Building Standards in Scotland
Members wishing to carry out energy assessments in Scotland, but with no experience of Scottish Building Standards, may wish to attend this course. More information
HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System)
This course provides public and private sector surveyors with training on Decent Homes, HHSRS and Condensed HHSRS surveying techniques. More information
Renewable Energy
This is a one-day introduction to renewable energy technologies, suitable for Domestic and Non-Domestic Energy Assessors. More information
CPD Programme
All accredited Energy Assessors must undertake training for their Continuing Professional Development (Lifelong Learning). At present, accredited members must complete 16 hours of CPD each year. We run a regular programme of one-day CPD events, each valued at 8 hours of CPD, and a number of other events which also count towards CPD. We are currently re-designing our CPD programme to include both classroom-based and on-line courses. Click here for the latest programme of CPD events
