NON-DOMESTIC ENERGY ASSESSORS ACCREDITATION

From 6th April 2008 all non-domestic properties with a floor area over 10,000 m2 which are sold, rented or newly constructed must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). This is extended to properties over 2,500 m2 from 1st July 2008 and from 1st October 2008 all non-domestic properties fall under this legislation. These EPCs may only be produced by accredited commercial energy assessors. In order to become accredited, assessors must meet in full the National Occupational Standard (NOS) in commercial energy assessment, which includes the ability to use the appropriate approved software for producing EPCs, whether working off plan or using data collected from the building.

It is estimated that Energy Performance Certificates will be required for approximately 2.2 million dwellings per annum, which includes approximately 150,000 newly constructed dwellings, and a further 220,000 non-dwellings

There are two routes to becoming a Non-Domestic Energy Assessor:

1. Qualification Route
2. APEL Route (Approved Prior Experiential Learning)

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1. Qualification Route

This route is for applicants who have achieved the Diploma in in Non-Domestic Energy Assessor Level 3 or 4.

Step one - Please read the Membership Requirements, Minimum Requirements of Energy Assessors and the Scheme Code of Practice

Step two - Complete the following Application Form and Payment Form

Step three - Please send us your completed application, along with the relevant documents:

One passport sized photograph of yourself;
Both parts of your driving licence or passport;
A recent utility bill, no less than 3 months old clearly showing your name and address;
Your qualification certificates (originals);
Copy of certificates of insurance; and
Full payment (cheque or card details using our downloadable Payment Form).

2. APEL Route

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This route is for applicants who have experience of carrying out commercial energy assessments and are able to use the Government approved software to produce Energy Performance Certificates. We offer a one-day training course on the use of the Government software if required, click here for more details.

Step one - Read the National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Minimum Requirements

Step two - Read the Application Instructions

Step three - Complete the Application Form and Template

Step four - Submit application with 3 EPCs and Payment

Once your application has been assessed you will be notified of the outcome. Applicants must meet 100% of the National Occupational Standards. Suggestions for meeting any gaps will be given to the applicant.

All completed applications should be sent to:

H&VCA Ltd
Unit 3, 76 Stephenson Way
Formby
Merseyside
L37 8EG

Applicants can apply for more than one strand of the accreditation scheme.