Course Description

Learn How to Create EPC’s

The C&G Domestic Energy Assessor qualification is the perfect foundation for you to build your energy rating business across all building areas. Becoming a DEA can provide;

• A high earning potential
• Flexible working hours
• A rewarding career in a new & fascinating industry
• A solid foundation for other qualifications, such as On-Construction Assessor or Commercial -Energy Assessor.

This course is aimed at those in possession of a basic understanding of domestic energy assessment and who wish to extend their knowledge, or those who have an interest in energy efficiency and are working, or looking for work, as an energy assessor in the construction sector. Completion of the course will provide you with a Level 3 Certification, increasing your credibility and giving you the competitive edge, as well as showing your customers that you are trained to the highest of standards.

What is the qualification about?

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is now required by law to be produced when any building is sold or let in the UK.

EPC’s can only be completed by qualified and accredited domestic energy assessors and an accredited assessor can deal with both the sales and lettings markets. DEAs collect the data on the dimensions, construction, heating and hot water provision of commercial and non-commercial buildings in order to produce an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

EPC’s are required when:

• As part of a survey for ECO grants, funds and savings
• A dwelling is sold or rented
• Part of a Green Deal Advice Report
• Solar PV is installed (FIT Scheme)
• Solar Thermal & Heat Pumps are installed (RHI) 

EPCs can only be completed by qualified and accredited domestic energy assessors. By completing the City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in domestic energy assessment you will be qualified to produce EPCs on all existing domestic properties.

Course Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this course, but it is helpful to have a general knowledge of the property sector.

How long is the course and what is included?

This course is 3 days in total.

The cost of the course includes training, assessment, the certification fee and course material.

What does the course cover?

The course is comprised of 4 mandatory and an optional unit including how to

• -Conduct energy assessments in a safe, effective and professional manner
• -Undertake Energy Inspections
• -Produce and issue energy performance certificates relating to domestic property
• -Identify representative properties for sampling.

How will I learn and be assessed?

This is a classroom-based and practical course and will give you the skills required to survey buildings and produce accurate Energy Performance Certificates for domestic dwellings.

The course is taught over 3 days with an assignment to complete at the end of each day. There is also a practical assessment as part of the course.

You will aim to complete 1 EPC on as part of the course, and you will be required to undertake 4 self-arranged additional energy assessments to create a portfolio on a range of domestic properties to complete the course.

Following the successful completion (within a time limited 4-month Period) all assignments and portfolios must be completed.

If Successful you will be ready to practice as a Domestic Energy Assessor. It is important to note that if the course is not completed within 6 months an additional charge will be applied.

What do I need to bring to the course?

Any course material required will be provided by GTEC.

However , we also recommend that you also bring the following:

• -Outdoor clothing including appropriate footwear
• -Digital camera
• -Meter Key
• -25m tape measure
• -Ultra-sonic or laser distance measure
• -Dust masks
• -Calculator
• -Pen and paper
• -Clip board

Who is the Awarding Organisation for this course?

City & Guilds.

You will receive your City & Guilds Level 3 certificate approximately 4 to 6 weeks following successful completion as all aspects of the course.

To book your place either click the link above or give us a quick call on 01969 666111 to speak to our training department.