Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment Course near Slough

 Course Reference

EEA-SLC-XR3BGHP2L0

 Course Description

Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment Course near Slough

Course Code: XR3BGHP2L0
Level: 3
Duration: 8 day
Start Time: 08:30
End Time: 16:30

Entry level requirements are as follows:
1. You must be 18 years or older

2. Possess ‘Basic IT Skills’ (As outlined below)

1. Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word

2. Open and edit Word documents

3. Rename Documents

4. Open and Save Files

5. Save files to Folders

6. Create Zip Folders

7. Navigate a laptop

Course Overview
ABBE accredited Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment, which is equipping individuals with the skills to conduct on-site property surveys, calculate energy efficiency ratings, and produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).

This allows them to work in the regulated UK energy assessment industry by surveying buildings, explaining EPCs and their recommendations to clients, and helping property owners understand their home’s energy use and how to improve it.

Day 1:
1. ABBE Level 3 Qualification and requirements

2. The EPC Requirement and Exemptions

3. The RDSAP Software and background

4. Property types and building regulations

5. Property ages and Construction

Day 2:
1. Measurements and drawing the floor plan

2. Conservatories – how to identify

3. Flats and Types of roofs (including loft conversions)

4. Floors – Suspended Timber or Solid and Position within the building

5. Openings – Windows and Doors

6. Ventilation – Extract, DMEV or CMEV

7. Lighting – Number of outlets and types of bulbs

Day 3:
1. Space Heating – How is the property heated?

2. Secondary Heating – additional heating?

3. Water Heating – How is the water heated?

4. New Technologies (Solar PV, Wind Turbines, Hydro)

5. Meters and Recommendations

6. The EPC Certificate Explained

7. Class discussion and recap

8. Conduct two Virtual EPCs as a group

Day 4:
1. Conduct EPC on two local properties

2. Data collection (Site notes, and floor plan)

3. Entering data into RdSAP software

Day 5:
1. Conduct EPC on a local property

2. Data collection (Site notes, and floor plan)

3. Entering data into RdSAP software

Day 6:

1. Completing Multiple Choice Quiz

2. Checking RdSAP inputs of the EPCs conducted

3. Letter writing (Communicating professionally with the client)

Day 7:
1. Letter writing (Communicating with the client and making a booking)

2. Portfolio completion

Day 8:

1. Review of portfolio

2. Q and A

Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment Course near Slough
EEA course code: EEA-SLC-XR3BGHP2L0
The Green Skills Academy, Room 134 Slough & Langley College, Station Road, Langley, SL3 8BY

 Entry Requirements

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 Learning Type

Classroom learning
Course is taught in a classroom

 Assessment Type

See course description

 Qualification & Awarding Body

ABBE

 Additional Info

 Follow-on Progression

Gateway to career pathways

 Cost of Course

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