PartL and Energy Assessors

In April 2008 legislation comes into force which means that new buildings, major refurbishments and large public buildings throughout England and Wales must have an energy certificate to rate the energy performance of the building. There are two types of energy certificates:

  • The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), which is required for all buildings when they are constructed, sold or rented.

  • The Display Energy Certificate (DEC), which is required for large public buildings occupied by public authorities or institutions providing a public service to a large number of people - these will show the actual energy usage of a building and need to be displayed at all times.

Accredited Building Energy Assessors (non-dwelling) will produce these energy certificates. To become an Energy Assessor you have to join an Accredited Energy Assessor scheme. The government have licensed several scheme providers who are able to offer a route to becoming an Energy Assessor. A list of scheme providers with links to their websites can be found at: http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/theenvironment/energyperformance/energyassessorqualification/accreditationstatement/

For more information on becoming an Energy Assessor you should contact one of the Accredited Scheme providers on this list.

Software Interface Training for EPC's

Part of the Criteria for Energy Assessors is to show competence in production of EPC’s using an Approved interface to SBEM. Hevacomp are offering both  courses and exams that will cover this aspect of becoming an Energy Assessor using the Hevacomp interface. Hevacomp's exam is currently accepted by CIBSE and Stroma as showing competence in using Hevacomp's approved SBEM interface to produce EPC's and PartL results for Building Control submission. Hevacomp are also working with other scheme providers to have this exam accepted. Below are details of the courses and exams available:

Hevacomp Energy Assessors (non dwelling) Course - £375 + VAT
This is a full day course for Hevacomp users who are working towards Energy Assessor status with one of the accredited EA scheme providers. Lunch is provided.
Manchester -  15th January 2009 (full), 24th February 2009
London -  27th January 2009, 4th March 2009

Hevacomp Energy Assessor (non dwelling) Exam - £300 + VAT
This is a half day exam for Hevacomp users who have attended the above course and are working towards Energy Assessor status with one of the accredited EA scheme providers that will accept this exam. This exam is currently accepted by CIBSE and Stroma to form part of the requirements of becoming and Energy Assessor but it is expected that this will be accepted by other providers shortly.
Manchester -  16th January 2009, 25th February 2009
London -  28th January 2009, 5th March 2009


For more information on any of the above courses please contact Stephen Brown by email at CO2@hevacomp.com

To book a course please download our booking form and fax to Hevacomp on 0114 2556638

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