APEL On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (Remote)

Training delivery Remote Qualification New Build

Course length 2 Days

Suitable for Individuals with at least 2 of the last 5 years technical experience working on the design, construction and /or energy assessment of domestic new builds.

Qualifications Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

Elmhurst’s APEL On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (OCDEA) course is available for individuals who already have experience in the construction, buildings and/or energy assessment industry, who want to upskill to produce SAP Calculations and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for new build dwellings.

Assessment of new build dwellings is one of the more advanced areas of energy assessment. This 2-day fast-track course provides a great route into the world of New Build energy assessment, whether you’re an architect, builder, or related industry professional. During the course you will learn how to use SAP software to assess the energy efficiency of new build homes, and, if necessary, select appropriate building services, green technologies and fabric alterations to ensure a building will meet compliance.

Our professional and friendly training is delivered at a pace to suit all individuals and ensures those who attend leave feeling confident about putting what they’ve learned into practice.

✅ All materials provided
✅ Technical support available from 9-5pm
✅ delivered live by professional trainers with real industry experience
✅ supervised workshop included

Please note: The APEL application form will be emailed across to you once payment for this course has been processed. Please ensure the APEL application form is completed and returned to as soon as possible, before the training starts. If you do not wish to be accredited please contact Elmhurst Energy prior to booking the training.

Following completion of this course and short assessment, you will have demonstrated that you have met the standards of the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) for On Construction Domestic Energy Assessment. Following this you will be able to join Elmhurst’s OCDEA Accreditation scheme, and produce legally valid new build EPCs.

Please note that as part of the course you are provided with access to software for training purposes only, the software cannot be used for commercial purposes.

Introduction to Energy Rating, Building Regulations and SAP
An introduction to Design SAP 10
Data entry into Design SAP 10 software
U-Value Calculator use and Reporting
Building Control Outputs and EPC production

The future of Part L and SAP
The Competency Assessment Process
A look at Quality Assurance Auditing
Practical Workshops Using Design SAP 10
Last minute questions

November 2025

Date	Duration	Delivery	Location	Places left
11 Nov 2025 09:30	2 Days	Remote	Remote	7
£930.00 + VAT APEL On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (Remote) quantity

December 2025

Date	Duration	Delivery	Location	Places left
2 Dec 2025 09:30	2 Days	Remote	Remote	9
£930.00 + VAT APEL On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (Remote) quantity

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