Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) Training

Elmhurst train and qualify Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs) to undertake property assessments of existing dwellings. Using a government standard methodology they can calculate the energy performance of a property and produce a legally valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

Elmhurst’s City and Guilds accredited training is a fantastic introduction into the world of energy assessment; providing individuals with the skills and knowledge to produce energy calculations using reduced data Standard Assessment Procedure (RdSAP) methodology- which is a lot easier than it sounds!

Essentially EPCs are required for all existing residential dwellings in the UK before they are sold or let, which is why DEAs are required to produce those important energy calculations for these properties.

Elmhurst's training course provides information at a pace that suits our trainees to ensure they understand the content and are able to gradually build up their skills and knowledge. Our training takes individuals from classroom learning to undertaking practical energy assessments in a matter of days!

The MEES Effect

With the introduction of the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) on the 1st April 2018, there has been a significant increase in demand for domestic energy assessors to produce up to date energy certificates for landlords in the private rented sector. You can find out more about MEES and what this means for DEAs here.

Training Course Options

Domestic Energy Assessor Condensed 5 Day

The DEA 5-day course is ideal for new entrants to the industry and property professionals, and has the added bonus of candidates being able to get assistance and guidance with their portfolio whilst on the training course.

This course follows the same format of the 3-day DEA course, with the exception that the last two days will be spent conducting property inspections and building a portfolio of supporting work.

This condensed course allows candidates to complete the course in a shorter time period, owing to the portfolio of work being integrated into the course. Candidates can therefore expect an element of pre-course learning and self-directed evening study, although this does not make up a significant part of the course.

Course breakdown:

Introduction to energy assessment
The City & Guilds Award and assessment process
Assessment of Professional Supplementary Skills and open book exercises
Calculating heat loss perimeters & floor areas with a practical measuring exercise
Assessing date of construction including a workshop exercise
RdSAP data collection and conventions
Understanding the energy efficiency recommendations generated by RdSAP
RdSAP software access and functionality including online case study.
City and Guilds assessments
All the required property visits to meet the qualification matrix
Supported Portfolio Development

Training cost:

£1405.00 (Plus VAT) + Registration Fee £174.80 (VAT exempt) =
£1579.80 (excl VAT)
£1860.80 (Inc VAT)

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Domestic Energy Assessor 3 Day Course

Elmhurst’s three day course covers all the relevant information needed to qualify as a DEA.

This course is followed by a portfolio review and assessment day (around a month later), after which successful candidates who have completed all elements of the qualification successfully will be awarded the City and Guilds DEA qualification required to work as a DEA.

Unlike the 5 Day courses available, this course does not include site visits.

Course breakdown:

Introduction to energy assessment
The City & Guilds Award and assessment process
Assessment of Professional Supplementary Skills and open book exercises
Calculating heat loss perimeters & floor areas with a practical measuring exercise
Assessing date of construction including a workshop exercise
RdSAP data collection and conventions
Understanding the energy efficiency recommendations generated by RdSAP
RdSAP software access and functionality including online case study
Assessment day including City & Guilds assessments and an observed property inspection (candidates will be expected to provide the remaining four property inspections)

Three day DEA Training cost:

£1100.00 (Plus VAT) + registration fee £174.80 (VAT exempt) =
£1274.80 (excl VAT)
£1494.80 (Inc VAT)

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