U-Value Competency Training 

Elmhurst's U-Value Competency training course provides further understanding of U-Values and allows the energy and housing professionals to build on their existing skills and knowledge.

The U-Value Competency training course provides an excellent opportunity for existing energy and housing professionals who want to gain a comprehensive overview of U-Values and U-Value calculation. Those who successfully complete the course will be eligible to join Elmhurst's U-Value Competency Scheme which offers additional validity/credibility to scheme members.

Process to become a Competent Person under the  U-Value Competency Scheme

• Once booked onto a course you will be sent an email with a link to the competency scheme application form which you can complete anytime.
• Attend our One Day U-Value Course (CPD course &/or entry course to competency scheme)
• Test cases provided during training course - 4 weeks to complete test cases with 100% pass rate requirement*
• Subject to satisfactory completion of test cases attain certification of defined areas of competency detailed below -
  • The combined calculation method BS EN ISO 6946:2007
  • U-Value Conventions BR443: 2006
  • Floors (slab on ground & suspended) BS EN ISO 13370: 2007
  • Elements covered - Masonry & timber walls, roofs & floors

*Scheme attendees are allowed 3 attempts to complete test cases satisfactorily prior to requirement to re-attend training