Non-Domestic Energy Assessor Level 5 (DSM) Training

Elmhurst’s NDEA Level 5 Training ensures that energy assessors have the skills and knowledge to deliver professional energy assessments, and lodge Energy Performance Certificates for commercial buildings in England and Wales using Dynamic Simulation Modelling (DSM). 

Level 5 commercial buildings are typically the most complex buildings to produce energy assessments for. A Level 5 non-domestic property can be identified from specific features such as atriums, automatic blind control and ventilation with enhanced thermal coupling. A larger commercial building with a complex structure, such as a shopping centre or a skyscraper, will require a Level 5 Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

Training Options 

Elmhurst has partnered with leading DSM software provider DesignBuilder to provide courses, recommended for Level 4 Non-Domestic Energy Assessors. Previous experience with DesignBuilder's software interface (SBEM or DSM) will determine which training course is right for you: 

Please note: Existing assessors familiar with DSM or SBEM, and non-accredited assessors producing Building Regulations compliance documents are welcome to attend the software training days with DesignBuilder.

However, if you are looking to become accredited as a Level 5 Non-Domestic Energy Assessor with Elmhurst, please be aware that we are only accepting individuals qualified as a Level 4 Non-Domestic Energy Assessor, as a minimum, onto our scheme.

I have never used DesignBuilder software

Individuals who have used other SBEM and DSM tools but are new to DesignBuilder software, will need to complete 'DAY ONE' and 'DAY TWO' of the 'DesignBuilder for UK Certification' course.

These courses will provide an introduction to the DesignBuilder software and will take you through SBEM and DSM interfaces.

You can book onto a course through the links provided below:

DesignBuilder for UK Certification Day 1: Introduction  >

DesignBuilder for UK Certification Day 2: DSM >

Each course provides 7 Hours CPD

I have used DesignBuilder Software for SBEM Calculations

Individuals who have sufficient experience using DesignBuilder to certify UK buildings and are intimately familiar with the DesignBuilder SBEM training manual, are eligible to attend DAY TWO of the 'DesignBuilder for UK Certification'

You can book onto a course through the link provided below:

DesignBuilder for UK Certification Day 2: DSM >

This course provides 7 Hours CPD

Qualification Exam

Individuals can undertake the 'DesignBuilder DSM exam' once they have completed DAY TWO of the Design Builder Training.

Upon successful completion of the exam, candidates will be provided with a certificate which they can send to their accreditation scheme to demonstrate competence in the DesignBuilder DSM software.

You can book your place onto the exam through the link provided below:

 DesignBuilder DSM Exam  Software >

What next?

Upon successful completion of the DesignBuilder DSM exam, you will be qualified as a Level 5 Non-Domestic Energy Assessor and will be eligible to join Elmhurst's NDEA Level 5 Accreditation Scheme.

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