Property Services - DEA Level 3

City & Guilds Level 3

Energy Assessors wishing to produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for existing homes will need to gain the Diploma in Domestic Energy Assessment. This will allow them to become accredited as Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs).  All homes now require an EPC when sold or rented to a new tenant.

The course includes full training in the RdSAP methodology used to assess existing homes and in the use of EPC reporting  software to produce the EPC. It also includes the opportunity to gain practical skills and assess real homes under the guidance of our experienced course trainers.

The course consists of 2 mandatory units:

• Unit 1: Principles of Domestic Energy Assessment        
  (assessed by online examination)        
  Improving individual performance
  Develop and maintain effective working relationships and professional practice         
  Interpret the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and associated Regulations and Requirements and business standards         
  Maintain safe and secure practice and procedures 
  Assess building age, structure, construction and materials  
  
  
• Unit 2: Prepare, undertake and produce Domestic Energy Assessments
  (assessed by portfolio of evidence)      
  Outline, agree and confirm terms, conditions and arrangements for carrying out an Energy Assessment and providing a Energy Performance Certificate    
  Investigate relevant matters relating to a property 
  Identify sample properties for inspection  
  Collate information for the assessment of energy efficiency
  Produce and maintain complete, comprehensive and accessible records of findings and Domestic Energy Assessments, issue energy performance certificates and explain their content      

Learners will be allocated a personal assessor and supplied with all the necessary reading and assessment material. Upon enrolment, the learner will be required to undertake a period of self study from the resources we provide. It is expected this can take between 40 and 60 hours but depends on the progress the learner makes.       

Learners will then attend a 5-day practical training course at one of our training centres either across a full week (Monday to Friday) or across three weekends (Friday & Saturday). This will cover all aspects of the course, introducing the elements of RdSAP and practical training in EPC’s and data completion. During the course each learner will visit three local properties and produce an EPC for each of them.

On the final morning of the course each learner will undertake a 50 question multiple choice examination, with a re-sit in the afternoon, should it be necessary.

After the 5-day course each learner will be required to submit 5 EPC’s as the final part of their coursework.  Learners can include 2 of the EPC’s that were done during the 5-day course.

Learners must also assemble a portfolio of evidence of their competence, including EPCs for five real homes. Each learner is assigned to an assessor to guide them through this process. The assessor formally assesses the portfolio to verify that the learner meets the requirements of the standards.

If you wish to enrol 6 or more learners from a single organisation, we can arrange to come to your own premises to deliver the necessary assessment and training days.

As a large part of the course involves collecting evidence and assessment, learners will need to be in a real working environment where this can be done.  They will also need to allocate some time for organising and planning your course work and progression.

There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking this qualification however, as a centre, we would need to ensure that the learner has the potential and opportunity to successfully gain the qualification.

Good levels of English and Maths plus a basic level of IT skills would also be desirable.

Training would be delivered within one of our training centres:

• Rayleigh
• Chelmsford

It is anticipated that the length of the programme will be 2 to 6 months although this will depend on the learner’s progress through the course.

Level 3 Diploma for Non-Domestic Energy Assessors          
Level 4 Diploma for Home Inspectors

How to Apply

For more information or to apply in person, call (01268) 330660 or email: [email protected].

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Price

£995.00