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Training
Course information from BRE is available. Persons successfully
completing the exam are known as "Competent Persons". A
simplified breakdown of the course is provided here:
Competent
Persons Scheme - Building CO2 emission rate calculations
iSBEM software - Extract from BRE
The
examination comprises of 3 parts, these consist of:
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A
multiple choice examination to test knowledge of iSBEM/SBEM and
relevant knowledge of Part L of the Building Regulations
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A series
of partial case studies to test knowledge of specific aspects of iSBEM/SBEM
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A full
case study of a simple building where the candidate will demonstrate
the ability to correctly determine the compliance of the design with
the requirements of the Building Regulations
It is
anticipated that the approved training centres providing courses for
domestic energy assessment will also apply for approval for accreditation
schemes for commercial energy assessors. A listing of existing Energy
Assessor Training providers is available, it is recommended that
prospective candidates contact the provider direct to enlist on available
courses.
Find out more
about role of:
Public Buildings Energy
Assessors
Air Conditioning Energy
Assessors
Training
Courses:
EPC - The
following course elements will be encompassed as part of the National
Occupation Standards:
Level 3
Work in a safe, effective and professional manner
Prepare for energy assessments of non-dwellings to produce
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Operational Ratings (ORs),
Display Energy Certificates (DECs) and Advisory Reports (ARs)
Undertake energy inspections of existing non-dwellings with frequently
occurring characteristics using the Simplified Building Energy Model
(SBEM)
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Level
4
Work in a safe, effective and professional manner.
Prepare for energy assessments of non-dwellings to produce
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Operational Ratings (ORs),
Display Energy Certificates (DECs) and Advisory Reports (ARs).
Assess the energy performance of new-build non-dwellings prior
to first occupancy using the Simplified Building Energy Model
(SBEM).
Undertake energy inspections of existing non-dwellings using
the Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM)
Existing
specialists for inspection, maintenance & repair of
equipment can be found at: Commercial
Air Conditioning Systems Inspectors. See also Air
Conditioning Inspection
Air
Conditioning Systems - Further
information is available at: Air
Conditioning Training, in addition existing inspection
personnel of such systems can be found at Air
Conditioning Inspectors |
Level 5
Work in a safe, effective and professional manner.
Prepare for energy assessments of non-dwellings to produce Energy
Performance Certificates (EPCs), Operational Ratings (ORs), Display
Energy Certificates (DECs) and Advisory Reports (ARs).
Assess the energy performance of new-build non-dwellings prior to
first occupancy using Dynamic Simulation Models (DSMs).
Undertake energy inspections of existing non-dwellings requiring the
use of Dynamic Simulation Models (DSMs).
Further information about SBEM
Energy Assessment of Buildings.
Additional energy assessment methods information and guidelines to
assessor training can be found at:
EPC
Commercial Industrial Buildings
SAP
Assessors
SAP
Assessor Training
SBEM
Energy
Assessor Training Accreditation
New
Build EPC
Existing
Property EPC
Domestic Energy Assessor Training
Commercial
Energy Assessor Directory of SAP & SBEM Consultants - Commercial Property Energy Performance Certificates EPCs and providers of energy assessment
will be required for all other properties in the future including
energy certificates for Social Housing inspection and Rented
Property sectors. A Commercial Energy Assessor Forum is available online,
with discussion board with matters relating to energy certificates
for commercial/industrial buildings.
Commercial Buildings EPC Energy Training - A
guide for available courses and assessment centres for Energy
ratings and calculations for non-residential dwellings.
Commercial
Energy Performance Certificate DEC Provider, SAP Ratings Assessor,
or SBEM Consultants? Surveyors - Please refer to contact page and send your
details to us for inclusion in the directory.
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