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ABBE Domestic Energy Assessor (Classroom)

Course length 5 Days
Suitable for New entrants with no previous energy assessment experience.
Qualifications ABBE Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment

Elmhurst’s ABBE (Awarding Body of the Built Environment) qualification course provides a fantastic opportunity for those completely new to and familiar with the world of energy and building assessment, to become fully qualified Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs).

Our professional and friendly training is delivered at a pace that suits everyone, ensuring all attendees leave feeling confident in applying their newly acquired skills in practice.

During this 5-day course, you will learn how to conduct full domestic energy assessments using industry-standard RdSAP software. These skills will enable you to assess the energy performance of existing UK residential buildings—including houses, bungalows, and flats—and produce that all important Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

As Elmhurst’s most popular offering, this course provides 3 days of engaging classroom learning followed by 2 days of hands-on, instructor-lead site visits. During these practical site-visits, you will have the opportunity to complete real EPC surveys that contribute directly towards the completion of your professional portfolio. By the end of the course, most participants will have completed a significant portion, if not all, of their portfolio—an essential requirement for achieving the ABBE Level 3 Domestic Energy Assessment qualification.

Prerequisites

This course is suitable for new entrants with no previous energy assessment experience. However, the following prerequisites must be met before booking/attending this course:

  • You must be 18 years or older
  • Possess ‘Basic IT Skills’ (As outlined below)
  • Have access to your own Laptop* (Apple MAC Computers are NOT compatible)
  • Have access to Microsoft Word
  • Have access to your own transportation (Required to visit properties on Days 4 and 5 of the course)

*Please contact the training department if you do not have access to your own laptop

As part of the property visits on Day 4 and 5 of the course, it will also be advantageous, to bring the following equipment:

  • Phone or Tablet
  • Laser Measurer
  • Highlighter Pens
  • Meter Cupboard Key
  • Clipboard

Course Breakdown

Before your course start date, you will receive an online portfolio login, which lists all the tasks you will need to complete (Different tasks can be completed before, during or after the course). These tasks will not only count towards the progress of your portfolio, but will also help to introduce and familiarise you with relevant course information that will in turn help you in preparation for the course.

A full course breakdown can be found in the dropdown menus below.

We will complete approximately 3 modules, which include:

  • ABBE Level 3 Qualification and requirements
  • An Overview of the Pre course Modules
  • The EPC Requirement and Exemptions
  • The RDSAP Software and background
  • Property types and building regulations
  • Property ages and Construction

We will complete a further 3 modules, which include:

  • Measurements
  • Conservatories, Flats and Roof types (including loft conversions)
  • Floors, Openings, Ventilation and lighting
  • Space Heating Part 1

We will complete the remaining Modules, which include:

  • Space Heating Part 2
  • Secondary and Water Heating
  • New Technologies, meters and Recommendations
  • The EPC Certificate
  • Discussion and guidance regarding the online portfolio system and completing tasks.

You will require equipment for the property visits on day 4 & 5 as outlined above. 

  • Conduct three test case EPCs to the required standard – home visits to local properties accompanied by an assessor
  • Back to classroom for discussions, guidance and portfolio work.
  • Conduct two test case EPCs to the required standard – home visits to local properties accompanied by an assessor
  • Back to the classroom for discussions, guidance and portfolio work.
  • Review Portfolio (if completed)
  • Final Q & A

By the end of the course, most participants will have completed a significant portion, if not all, of their portfolio—an essential requirement for achieving the ABBE Level 3 Domestic Energy Assessment qualification.

Once you have completed and passed your portfolio you will be awarded with the ABBE Level 3 Certificate, and will be eligible to join Elmhurst’s leading DEA Accreditation scheme.

Please note: When you apply to become an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor you will need to provide a basic disclosure certificate (DBS/CRB) which must be within the past 3 years. You can find more information via the link here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/basic-checks

  • Have access to Microsoft Word
  • Open and edit Word documents
  • Rename Documents
  • Open and Save Files
  • Save files to Folders
  • Create Zip Folders
  • Navigate your desktop

November 2024

Date Duration Delivery Location Places left
25 Nov 2024 09:30 5 Days Classroom Lutterworth Full
Course Cost: £1,650.00 + VAT
  • ABBE Reg Fee (DEA): £189.00 + VAT
Total: £1,839.00 + VAT
25 Nov 2024 09:30 5 Days Classroom Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue, 16 St Mary’s Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SU 8
Course Cost: £1,650.00 + VAT
  • ABBE Reg Fee (DEA): £189.00 + VAT
Total: £1,839.00 + VAT

December 2024

Date Duration Delivery Location Places left
2 Dec 2024 09:30 5 Days Classroom Holiday Inn Express, Lincoln City Centre, Ruston Way, Brayford Park, Lincoln, LN6 7DB 8
Course Cost: £1,650.00 + VAT
  • ABBE Reg Fee (DEA): £189.00 + VAT
Total: £1,839.00 + VAT
16 Dec 2024 09:30 5 Days Classroom Lutterworth 2
Course Cost: £1,650.00 + VAT
  • ABBE Reg Fee (DEA): £189.00 + VAT
Total: £1,839.00 + VAT

January 2025

Date Duration Delivery Location Places left
20 Jan 2025 09:30 5 Days Classroom Lutterworth 12
Course Cost: £1,650.00 + VAT
  • ABBE Reg Fee (DEA): £189.00 + VAT
Total: £1,839.00 + VAT

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