Some of the topics covered during the training modules
First part of course - 4 modules
DOMESTIC ENERGY ASSESSOR – 3 MODULES
Role of producing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) – governing legislation – professional standards and qualifications – managing an Energy Assessor business – measuring buildings and interpreting drawings – health, safety and security procedures – recognising unusual, traditional and ‘system built’ construction and internal and external features – techniques of inspection – estimating age of properties – history of housing – building services recognition and RdSAP data collection for the EPC – recognition of plumbing and electrical services in residential properties – site visit for practical experience measuring property and collecting RdSAP data for an Energy Assessment – RdSAP software training – guidance for ABBE exam and Portfolio of Evidence.
COMMERCIAL ENERGY ASSESSOR LEVEL 3
Small and medium Level 3 commercial buildings structure – zoning data entry – intro to advanced building services such as lighting, control systems – site visit to collect data, supporting site notes and photographs and undertaking observed Assessment – use of iSBEM software to current industry standards – guidance for ABBE exam and Portfolio of Evidence.
Second part of course – choose from 3 modules
COMMERCIAL ENERGY ASSESSOR LEVEL 4
Large Level 4 commercial buildings – recognition of advanced systems – on site data collection and entry requirements for iSBEM – off plan data collection and input for a building – secondary recommendations and advice to building users – guidance for ABBE exam and Portfolio of Evidence.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS ENERGY ASSESSOR
Regulations for buildings requiring a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) – obtaining energy data required for Operational Ratings and metering allowances – identification of types of fuels, energy sources, plant and machinery and their respective effects on Operational Ratings – ORCALC software training for the production of a DEC and Advisory Report – guidance for ABBE exam and Portfolio of Evidence.
AIR-CONDITIONING ENERGY ASSESSOR
Use and control of refrigerants – components of simple packaged air-con systems – recognition and evaluation of faults of equipment and systems – inspection and assessment of equipment to determine energy performance – CLG inspection methodology and reporting software for production of AC System Inspection Reports – guidance for ABBE exam and Portfolio of Evidence.
Identifying energy improvement measures for domestic properties – interpretation of fuel bills, meter readings and other methods of fuel cost calculation – fuel poverty and how to recognise it – the impact of tenure and financial constraints on the client – condensation its causes and effects – giving energy advice and preparation of Home Energy Reports – guidance for ABBE exam.
Principles and concepts of fire risk assessment – current fire safety standards in buildings – passive and active means of fire containment – evaluation of fire safety measures – site visit for Assessment as per CLG guidance – providing guidance to client in respect of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 – making recommendations and preparing fire risk reports – guidance for ABBE exam and Portfolio of Evidence.
Selecting and specifying insulation products – condensation its causes and effects – consequences of building exposure – surveying techniques for walls, floors and roofs – site visit for an insulation survey – preparing insulation survey report.
Core skills in identifying domestic property defects – substructure including ground stability risks – superstructure including walls, roofs, floors and basements – defects analysis – defects in common materials – dampness and structural movement – external defects including roofs, gutters, walls and doors – law and working legislation – history of housing legislation – Building Regs and construction standards – planning, environment and ‘neighbours’ – external tour assessing construction and condition – key indicators of construction dates – group discussion and analysis – seller’s questionnaire – 2 site visits collecting property information – reviewing notes, photographs – condition ratings – finalising Report – archiving records – onsite observed Inspection – feedback and analysis –
guidance for ABBE exam and Portfolio of Evidence.
Valuation theory and environmental factors – land law, planning and building regulations – valuation methodology and standards – economic social factors and market trends – valuing of property and its suitability for mortgage purposes – site visit for a valuation survey – preparing reports – guidance for ABBE exam and Portfolio of Evidence.
Introduction to insurance industry – causes of flooding – inspecting flooded properties – causes and effects of flood damage – strategic flood-risk assessment – data collection and damage reports.
Summary and guide only. Some modules are subject to availability.
