Domestic Energy Assessors Diploma (Level 3)

The purpose of this course is for you to rapidly develop the necessary skills and knowledge to qualify as a domestic energy assessor, providing energy reports for Home Information Packs (HIPs).

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the Domestic Energy Assessors Diploma Level 3. This qualification is provided by the Awarding Body for the Built Environment (ABBE).

The course is available in two variants: "standard" and "fast track".

Fast track course

This version of the course is suitable for people with a high level of relevant prior experience in building-related professions or trades, such as estate agents or valuation surveyors.

The fast track course involves one week (5 days) of classroom based training backed up by supported self-study periods, followed by an assessment.

Depending on your available study time, you could realistically complete the fast track course programme, including assessment, in as little as 4 weeks.

Standard course

This version of the course is suitable for people with no relevant prior experience in building-related professions or trades.

The standard course involves 10 days of classroom based training over two (not necessarily consecutive) weeks backed up by supported self-study periods, and followed by an assessment.

Typically it will take you between 4 and 12 weeks to complete the standard course, pass the theory examination and complete the assessed assignments. The exact time will depend upon your previous relevant experience and knowledge, and your available time to study.

Part time study – tailored to individual needs

You may also study on a part time, or distance learning course.

Studied part time, the course takes approximately 6 months to complete. It is suitable for people with or without prior experience in the building professions or trades.

For more information about part time study, please contact us.

Further assistance

If assistance with English, Maths or Computers is required we can offer the appropriate courses. Please contact us for more information.

The course entails classroom based training, supported self-study periods and an assessment. You will learn how to:

1. work in an effective and professional manner
2. contribute to the safety and security of people and property
3. prepare for energy assessments
4. undertake energy inspections
5. produce and explain Energy Performance Certificates

Classroom based training

The course training sessions are based in our Chingford learning centre and are delivered by highly qualified and experienced specialists, over one or two five-day weeks of full time study (9am to 4pm).

Self-study

In addition to the classroom based training, you will be required to complete approximately 200 hours of homework and home study. This is equivalent to approximately fifteen full-time days. The actual time required to complete this component will depend upon your available study time.

Assessment

You will be assessed on the basis of a multiple-choice examination and 5 Domestic Energy Assessment reports.

Multiple-choice Examination

The Multiple-choice examination has a pass mark of 70%.

If you fail to achieve a pass, you may resit the examination one time free of charge. Further resits after this will incur an additional fee. There is no limit to the number of attempts you may make.

5 Domestic Energy Assessment Reports

You will be required to submit 5 Domestic Energy Assessment reports, covering a range of appropriate domestic residences.

You may perform as many assessments as necessary until 5 satisfactory reports have been submitted. This will not incur any additional fees.

Course fees are fully inclusive

The course fee includes initial assessment, all training materials, suitable textbooks, and a set of equipment that is needed to operate as a Domestic Energy Assessor.

The course fee also includes the examination body registration, assessment and certification fees.

On completion of the course you be provided with all the support that you need to set up as a professional Domestic Energy Assessor.

You will be eligible for free registration with London Energy Assessors who provide estate agents, solicitors, surveyors, energy retailers and HIP providers with Domestic Energy Assessors.

You will also be provided with contacts for police checks, professional indemnity insurance and RDSAP software.

In addition you will receive "hot line" support.

Expected earnings

Current estimates of Domestic Energy Assessment fees for a single property are between £90.00 and £150.00 for an assessment that takes from an hour to an hour and a half to complete.

Including preparation time, travel time and report writing, it is realistic to expect to be able to complete three Domestic Energy Assessments per full time day.

Energy assessment of domestic properties is being phased in from August 2007.

See also: Domestic Energy Assessors Opportunities.

For further information contact Sylvia Maynard at Ashgrove College

You may also contact us using our online contact form.

Or download a printable DEA course application form (PDF).

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