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SAP Assessor training SAP Energy Assessors and SAP Energy assessment e.g. for New Homes construction, was originally controlled by Authorised Energy Rating Organisations (AEROs), however these organisations had differing standards and it was deemed necessary to adopt common standards for SAP Assessors.

If you are considering becoming an Authorised SAP Assessor, there are currently two organisations which have registered with Faero, (Faero's Competent Person Scheme for SAP and Carbon Dioxide Emission Rate calculations) these are Elmhurst Energy Systems and NES/NHER.

The statutes are required by Carbon Dioxide Emission Rate calculations as required by Part L of the Building Regulations. Full SAP as it is commonly known in the trade applies to New Build Homes.

Approved SAP software providers such as BuildDesk have been approved and others in the future will also participate in the Faero scheme. It is important to note that, Building Control do not recognise Authorised SAP Assessors as competent persons unless they are registered with Faero.

SAP Assessment is by examination, and includes a theory test and a practical test. The practical test is the accurate recording of SAP and Carbon Dioxide Emission Rate calculations. There is also a simulated test which is typical of the work of a Competent Person and to use software to deliver ways to improve the energy performance of building design and report your inspection findings. The members below have further information on the subject and suitable training methods to attain competent person status.

Certification in this sector of inspection will become increasingly important, with the introduction of social housing energy assessment in 2008.

Commercial Property and Buildings Inspection energy assessment will be carried out using either SAP (for new homes) or SBEM for commercial buildings energy ratings.

Commercial Sector:

Further information and companies qualified to conduct SAP/SBEM surveys for commercial buildings including SBEM/SAP Training is available at:

Commercial Property Energy Assessors Energy Performance Certificates EPC Buildings Inspectors - For commercial property inspectors, buildings inspectors, energy performance certificate (EPC) providers.

Build Desk offer SAP software solutions including SBEM Calculations, U-value calculations for producing SAP 2005 or SBEM emission calculations, and training courses. Download a free copy of BuildDesk U

Domestic energy assessors use RdSAP methodology to calculate heat losses for existing homes. Those DEAs considering improving their skills as an NDEA, and conducting SAP surveys should contact the training providers below.

NHER

Training provider, if you are connected with design and specification of new homes or with setting energy efficiency standards for new buildings in the social housing sector, or if you need to assess Part L compliance with the Building Regulations. The course costs approx Ł1200 and the duration is 5 days. NHER

SAP surveying and using the software, including an assessment and examination in order to attain accredited assessor status. A SAP assessor certificate is issued to all those candidates who successfully qualify, in addition course refreshers are also available. Elmhurst Energy.

A directory of licensed SAP inspection personnel is available on the Breeam Eco homes website. This register provides contact details for qualified energy inspectors for England & Wales.

Further information is also available: SAP Energy Assessors

If you are interested in the following please see:

Diploma DipDEA energy assessor training providers

Diploma DipHI home inspector survey training providers

Diploma DipNDEA - Energy Inspectors Commercial

See also Software for RdSAP applications for the home inspector.

Information for Commercial EPC Training Courses

For a complete regional listing of SAP Assessors see www.commercialenergyperformancecertificates.co.uk

SAP ASSESSORS AUTHORISED ENERGY INSPECTORS