Domestic Energy Assessors Diploma and DipDEA training and trained inspectors are required to produce energy performance
certificates and the home condition report (HCR) In addition
further inspectors will be required to undertake surveys in the
rented property sector. All reports must be completed by qualified
certified inspectors.
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diploma for Energy Assessor known as DipDEA or energy assessment can only be
achieved by an individual who has achieved a recognised
qualification as a home inspector. The accreditation either
NHER, SAVA, BRE, ABBE or RICS institute must be undertaken under the UK
Government recognised training centres. In
order to become a qualified home inspector you will need to
register with an approved assessment centre, these centres
offer distance learning courses with on site EPC field work,
this course work will prepare you for the examination for the Diploma in Energy Assessor.
Domestic buildings and their construction must be fully
understood, as RdSAP methodology, in order to acquire the
skills required by a home inspector. Competence must be
demonstrated, particularly when surveying 5 units for National Occupational Standards (NOS) at Level 4,
to pass this exam a Diploma in Energy Assessor is a
requirement. |
This is a vocational qualification and as such is known as a Vocationally Related Qualification
(VRQ). This is the standard set by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority
(QCA).
Part of the course entails preparing for Home Energy Inspections,
also, if qualified, Home Condition Inspections to the required standards,
and also providing evidence for Home Condition Reports.
Candidates must undertake and score a pass in the ABBE or whichever certifying
body external examination and
thereby be awarded the diploma. An examination is also carried out online, the questions are multiple choice and the candidate is required to score at least 70% or in the external examination. A candidate is allowed two attempts for the exam as part of the test for the diploma. If a candidate fails the test, this normally requires an additional fee.
If successful in the examination, the assessment centre will notify ABBE,
or whichever certifying body, they will then issue your
Diploma as an Energy Assessor. Once you have received your accreditation
reference number and certificate you may then obtain the Energy Assessor license and carry out Energy
Assessor inspections.
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Refer to the equivalent pass for an Home
Inspector DipHI
Please refer to our Training
Course Assessment Centres
If you wish to advance to SAP training, please refer to the SAP
Assessors courses.
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