U-Value Competency Training 

Elmhurst's U-Value Competency training course provides further understanding of U-Values and allows the assessor to build on current skills and knowledge.

The U-Value Competency Training provides an excellent CPD opportunity for existing On Construction and NDEA Level 4 Assessors wanting to gain a more comprehensive overview of U-Values. However this course also provides a first step towards those wanting to join Elmhurst's U-Value Competency Scheme. 

The Elmhurst Scheme is set up to offer additional validity/credibility of U-Value calculations produced by assessing and monitoring the competency of U-Value calculations. 

The course and voluntary scheme is developed by Elmhurst and uses the Elmhurst U-Value calculator or Design SAP software. The training day provides a further understanding of U-Values and allows the assessor to build on current skills and knowledge.

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