City & Guilds 6361 Level 3 Diploma for Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) (Edinburgh)

Course Overview for 350 West Granton Road, Edinburgh - PPL @ Edinburgh's Telford College

Only accredited and suitably qualified DEAs (and existing Home Inspectors) will be allowed to carry out the Energy Assessment of the 1 million plus homes which come to the market each year all rental properties with a new tenancy in England and Wales will be required to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

DEAs will collect data on the dimensions, construction, heating and hot water provision of the property, and enter the information into an approved software programme. This, in turn, will produce the EPC. The first part of the certificate is a benchmarked measure of the home's energy performance on a scale A to G, where A is very efficient and G is at the other end of the spectrum.

The second part of the EPC is cost effective recommendations for improving the energy performance of the home, information on renewable energy and recommendations on energy efficient behaviour. The DEA will have to interpret whether these are practical for his/her client.

What is an EPC?

The Energy Performance Certificate will look broadly similar to a certificate on a refrigerator. Its purpose is to record, in a clear unambiguous format, how energy efficient the home is as a building. Using colour charts, the EPC records the current rating and compares this with the rating at which the owner or tenant should aim.

The City & Guilds 6020 / 6361 Domestic Energy Assessor course includes visits to up to 3 domestic properties types required to complete their Energy Assessor course assessments. Unlike some other providers, with PPL candidates will leave the course with up to 3 assessment visits completed and able to register with an appropriate energy assessment body in a matter of days after leaving the centre. This is why the course is 5 days in duration and more intensive.

Feed in Tariffs

Proposed changes to the Feed Tariffs from April 2012 mean that all properties will require to hold an energy performance rating of D or above to claim the higher FIT (21pKW). In order to achieve this the property must first have a Domestic Energy Assessment and if the resulting EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is below a 'D' rating then energy improvement measures must be untaken. This domestic energy assessor course, together with the appropriate energy assessing scheme registration, allows individuals to perform such energy assessments.

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma for Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) Theory Overview:

• Soft skills (time management, improving self, develop relationships)
• Health and safety (maintain safe working practices)
• Building construction (DEA)
• Renewable Energy Sources
• Heating and Lighting
• Written TEST - Mandatory for DEA

For more information on the City & Guilds 6361 Domestic Energy Assessor Course, please see the practical overview page.

Practical Overview for 350 West Granton Road, Edinburgh - PPL @ Edinburgh's Telford College

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma for Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) Practical Overview:

Prepare for, undertake and complete Domestic Energy Assessments. This unit will be assessed by the production of at least 5 assignments, effectively the production of at least 5 Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's).

Candidates must complete at least one assignment for each of the following age bands:

Pre 1949 1950-1981 1982-1995 1996-2002 Post 2002

Candidates must cover ALL of the following housing types at least once when completing the assignments:

Terraced, Semi Detached, Detached, Flat and maisonette

The EPC's must cover at least five of the following six issues. N.B. More than one issue can arise in one assignment.

Extensions, Alternative wall type, Room in roof, Solid wall construction, Conservatory, Converted former non domestic.

We shall arrange for you to visit THREE different types of properties where you will conduct a home inspection. You will gather evidence from the properties identifying the age, its construction, the type of insulation and heating system used.

You will be given access to software that will produce an Energy Performance Certificate based on the information you have gathered during your visit.

Each assignment has a specific date when they should be handed in to your tutor; however, these dates are flexible for you to learn at your own pace if required. Whilst we anticipate you completing each assignment in your own time we do have planned tutorial sessions. These dates are set prior to the start of the course allowing you to arrange a suitable time to see your tutor. You will also have access to each tutor via email, mobile and telephone if required.

For more information on the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma for Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) course, please see the FAQs tab.

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma for Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA)course- FAQ's:

Q- Who is the course aimed at?

A- All persons and is suitable for persons considering a career change, no prior experience is necessary. The course is also designed for people with prior experience of buildings.ie. Estate Agents, Builders, Heating Engineers, Surveyors, Architects  Landlords etc & is ideal for adding an additional income stream to your existing revenue.

Q - Do I need any pre-requisite qualifications to attend this course?

A - Good communication skills, Basic IT Skills

Q - What are the assessment procedures for the City and Guilds DEA Course?

A - Online Multiple Choice Exam and Portfolio

Q - How do I get more information about the City and Guilds DEA Course?

A - Call us on 0845 2600 966

Q - How do I book a place on the City and Guilds DEA Course?

A - Book online or Call us on 0845 2600 966

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