Quidos Public Building Energy Assessor Training

By 1 October 2008 public sector occupiers of certain buildings will need to have a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) in a prominent place where it is clearly visible to the public, unless there are exceptional circumstances. They will also need to have in their possession a valid Advisory Report (AR

What we are offering

Comprehensive training to qualify as a Public Building Energy Assessor (PBEA) Level 3, we will provide you with all the education, training, and materials required to gain your Diploma in Commercial Energy Assessment.

The Diploma is issued by ABBE www.abbeqa.co.uk and is a Level 3 VRQ.

Diploma structure:

ABBE Qualification DipDEC Level 3

As described above, this is a qualification designed to train people to the standard required for completing energy assessments on properties in accordance with Level 3 requirements.

Once the Qualification is complete you will be able to apply for accreditation without any further requirements.

Quidos DipDEC Level 3 Training Schedule of Events

The course is intended to be run over a period of two or four consecutive days and will incorporate a selection of practical and written activities, including slide show presentations and sample (virtual) properties that candidates can practise inputting data etc… The idea being to make the course as hands on as possible

An example of the Schedule is as follows:

Day 1 Commercial building construction

Recognising commonly occurring commercial building constructions
Determining the age of commercial property
Measuring and Survey techniques
Sources of information

Day 2 Building Services

Basic principles
Heating systems – heat generation and distribution
Comfort cooling systems
Hot water provision
Sources of information
Lighting Systems
Basic principles
Lighting – Identifying and recording different light sources
Controls

Day 3&4 DEC software

Principles of Operational Ratings and calculation
The structure of the software
Data assembly and input rules
Entering Area and Energy usage details
Assessing the property and creating detailed Advisory Reports
Generating the DEC and AR including lodgement
Details of ABBE portfolio requirements and assessor information supplied

All our courses are supported by comprehensive and up to date training manuals, professionally printed and updated as changes occur in the industry.

How much will it cost, and what does it include?

Full pricing details can be found by clicking here.

This includes:

All training, including lunch and refreshments.
All training materials & software.
Awarding body registration fees.
Exam at registered exam centre (two attempts included in fee).
Portfolio folder, Floor plan and RdSAP Training manuals.
Clipboard, Stationary, Graph paper etc…

Not included:

Travel or accommodation – although our facilities are very close to Bath Spa train station, and there are a large numbers of hotels and guesthouses in the city.
Additional equipment: camera, calculator, and ladder.