Commercial properties being sold, let or built also now require Energy Assessments. Although only around 100,000 have been carried out in the last year they are much more extensive than Domestic Assessments with much higher fees for Assessors. Government estimates 211,000 will be needed every year for many years and this year’s shortfall, which includes 90,000 empty shops, is due to a backlog of Assessments building up due to non-compliance by many commercial landlords. Government is addressing this which should substantially increase the number required this year, which should benefit you if you start training now.

Commercial Energy Assessor Course – Level 3

This 5-day course is designed for Domestic Energy Assessors and others with suitable qualifications to qualify as Commercial Energy Assessors able to carry out Energy Assessments for around 70% of commercial properties.

What is the qualification?

ABBE Diploma in Non-Domestic Energy Assessment Level 3 (Dip NDEA).

• To qualify trainees must complete the Course, pass the ABBE exam and have a Portfolio of Evidence successfully Assessed that includes 3 Energy Assessments on a range of commercial buildings – at least 1 is done during training.

Who is the Course for?

Domestic Energy Assessors and others with suitable qualifications.

• Trainees taking the Course are recommended to be a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor, having passed the exam and had their Portfolio of Evidence successfully assessed, or to possess a superior qualification in a related profession, including appropriate soft-skills.

What does the Course consist of?

5 days trainer-led classroom training (with site visit) including:

• Review of relevant Government legislation
• Construction attributes of commercial buildings
• Zoning data entry requirements
• Introduction to Building Services such as lighting and control systems
• On-site visit for an observed Commercial Energy Assessment including on-site data collection, site notes and photographs
• Use of iSBEM software to current industry standards
• Guidance for ABBE exam and Portfolio of Evidence

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