DEA Upgrade Training
By April 1st 2012, all DEAs will have had to obtain an additional DEA top-up qualification in order to continue practicing as an accredited assessor. By now all assessors will have received full information relating to this requirements, however if not, then please see Quidos' overview of the qualification and its implementation here.
The DEA top-up training day will be predominantly focusing upon the upcoming changes to the RsDAP conventions and methodology, and how these changes will affect domestic energy assessors in practice. Please see the full list of convention including the upcoming updates here. Topics on the training day will include:
• How to measure and record wall thicknesses
• Accurately recording the level of draught proofing present
• How to identify the presence of dry lining
• Recording the insulation levels accurately
• How auditing procedures will change in line with the changes
The training will be running from 10:00 until 16:00 on each of the days, and will put assessors in a good position to be fully familiar with how to complete assessments in line with the new changes. The training will spend a small amount of time looking at the background to the changes and why they have been implemented, but will for the most part be examining what impact the new requirements will have on assessors in the actual completion of EPCs.
With over 30 courses running in the next few months, we are trying to ensure the steps to upgrading your skill set as a Domestic Energy Assessor are easy, however places are limited to please choose a date on the right and click to book your place.
Frequently asked questions
DEA Top-up qualification, do I need to do it?
If you are a current DEA, Yes, and if you have not by April 1st you will not be allowed to produce EPCs
Do I have to take a training course?
No, you can access online material via Quidos iQ-energy. However if you would like to attend a classroom based training event, click here for dates.
Do I have to take an ABBE exam?
No, there are three awarding bodies : ABBE, City & Guilds, and EDI
Do I have to register for the exam with a training provider?
Yes, Quidos can register you for either ABBE (cost: £100 for Quidos Members, £120 for Non Members) or EDI (cost: £60 for Quidos Members, £80 for Non Members).
When and where are the exams?
If you wish to take the ABBE exam, then you once registered you will be issued a code, which you will need to book an exam time at your local Pearson VUE centre. If you would like to take the EDI exam you will need to book into one of the Quidos hosted exam centres. Click here for exam dates.
Whats the cheapest way I can get qualified?
Do the online training for free, and take the EDI exam at a Quidos test centre.
Will the EDI exam be different from the ABBE one?
Yes, they will be based on similar questions, but from a different pool of questions.
Will this qualification qualify me to be a Green Deal Advisor?
No, but it will form part of the qualification.
What happens if I fail the exam?
The pass mark is high at 70%, so not everyone will pass first time. If you are registered with ABBE, you can book a retake with your local test centre (cost £65), or with EDI at a Quidos exam centre (cost £10 for Members, £30 for Non Members)
All Prices are Excluding VAT and Subject to change.
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Book Today..
We are hosting 30 training days in 16 different locations around the UK. Places are limited to book early to avoid disapointment. To book simply click the date you wish below:
In order to book onto an exam, you will need to select a examining body, Quidos Training work with both ABBE and EDI, please select the body of your choice below for further information.
Pricing Information
• Training Course - £49 ex vat
Non Quidos Members
• Training Course - £79ex vat
Currently a Non Quidos member? If you are not currently accredited with Quidos but wish to book onto the Upgrade training course we will offer you £30 ex vat worth of lodgement credits if you sign up to the Quidos Domestic Accreditation scheme before or on your training date.
For any questions, please contact Quidos Training on 01225 324134 or at training@quidos.co.uk
Exam Information
Having taken the additional training (either in a classroom or online), assessors will be required to undertake a compulsory examination based upon the learning material that they have covered. The online examination will last 70 minutes, and consist of 40 multiple-choice questions with a score of 70% required to pass.
For full information on our exam process including dates, locations and times click here
All Domestic Energy Assessors will be able to sit their exam at one of our training days, so register your interest today to ensure you are qualified before the 1st April deadline.