Elmhurst’s APEL Non-Domestic Energy Assessor (NDEA) course offers a fast track training route for those with experience of working in the non-domestic sector, who want to gain expert knowledge in the production of SBEM Calculations and EPCs for new and existing (Level 3 and 4) commercial buildings.
If professionals meet the APEL requirements, the two day NDEA APEL course provides individuals with all the information needed to meet the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) standards for a NDEA Assessor. The training is accompanied by distance learning materials and is followed by an assessment of five SBEM calculations.
✅ Delivered by trainers with real industry experience
✅ Technical support available between 9-5pm (Mon-Fri)
✅ Full portfolio support
✅ Simulated new build commercial properties included for portfolio
✅ Online short assessment included.
| Important Notice: APEL Application Form Submission
Please note that the APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) application form will be emailed to you once payment for the course has been successfully processed. To secure your place on the course, it is essential that you complete and return the APEL application form as soon as possible. Failure to submit the completed form at least 7-days before the course start date may result in your place being forfeited. If you have any questions or need assistance with the form, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. If you do not wish to be accredited please contact Elmhurst Energy prior to booking the training. |
Upon successful completion of the NDEA APEL training and your portfolio, individuals are classed as qualified. Once qualified you will be eligible to join Elmhurst’s government approved accreditation scheme free of charge.
General Requirement
Applicants must have worked within the Non-Domestic sector and possess at least 2 years of relevant experience within the last 5 years
To ensure successful participation in the course, we strongly recommend that applicants have:
- Prior experience in energy assessment and energy auditing of commercial buildings.
- Familiarity with SBEM and/or DSM methodologies, including the use of government-approved software tools such as:
- iSBEM
- Elmhurst’s SBEM Online
- DesignBuilder
- IES
- Working knowledge of Part L of the Building Regulations and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Experience with building services, particularly in relation to HVAC systems.
- Introduction and professional skills
- Construction
- Building Services
- Renewables
- Thermal Properties
- Fan CFMs and SFP
- Lighting
- SBEM Data Entry
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.
February 2026
| Date | Duration | Delivery | Location | Places left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 09:30 | 2 Days | Remote | Remote | 5 |
March 2026
| Date | Duration | Delivery | Location | Places left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 09:30 | 2 Days | Remote | Remote | 8 |
