Existing Domestic Properties (DEA) Scheme
It is the role of the DEA (Domestic Energy Assessor) to produce EPCs (Energy Performance Certificates) for existing properties, for inclusion within HIPs (Home Information Packs). EPCs are generated by inputing information gathered at the property into an accredited RDSAP (Reduced Data Standard Assessment Procedure) program.
The data must be collected in person at the property in question by the DEA to ensure that the information gathered is accurate and recorded to the required assessment standards. This role does require a degree of physical mobility, as DEAs must inspect loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, etc, as well as take measurements in a variety of situations on site, which can include restricted or elevated locations.
With the introduction of the EPC as a mandatory requirement, the 1.5 million homes annually placed onto the market will lead to a demand for between 3000 to 4000 DEAs, further increasing in 2008, when both private and social rented accommodation will also require EPC certification. There is a potential for excellent earnings for a qualified DEA. Stroma offer DEA training courses across the UK and Northern Ireland, we are City and Guilds regiested to provide you with the best possible service in your new career path.
The work will be generated by various client groups. To begin with, EPCs will be commissioned by Estate Agents, Home Information Pack Providers and private vendors. In due course, when social and private rented properties also require EPCs, local authorities, registered social landlords and private landlords will also be commissioning work.
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| Annual Membership |
£100 ex vat |
| Lodgment of EPC |
£5 ex vat |
| 3rd Party Registration to Landmark |
£1.15 ex vat |
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| Stroma Training Options |
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| Training to City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma |
£1,350 ex vat |
| City and Guilds fee & Certification |
£250 ex vat |
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| Software Solutions |
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| RdSAP PDA Software |
£FREE |
For more information on course fees or to receive an information pack on this or any other course please contact info@stroma.com, phone 0845 621 1111 or register online to login to our site.
Training
City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma for Domestic Energy Assessors
Course Content
The course consists of five compulsory tasks designed to assess competence at conducting domestic energy assessments.
Task 001: Outline, agree and confirm terms, conditions and arrangements for carrying out an Energy Performance Assessment and providing an Energy Performance Certificate.
Energy Performance Certificates are legal documents and as such, the assessor must be able to understand the legal background of EPCs. Furthermore, assessment will be based on contracts with customers, so understanding this aspect of energy assessment is essential.
For this part of the course, the candidate is required to complete five subtasks. These cover areas such as time management, customer service and setting up or declining contracts.
Task 002: Investigate relevant matters relating to the property
This part of the course assesses a candidate's ability to research a property using publicly available records and data regarding a property and its surroundings. The candidate is also assessed on the application of this knowledge, in addition to further assessment on legal knowledge pertaining to issuing EPCs.
Assessment is based on the completion of three subtasks.
Task 003: Identify representative properties for inspection in appropriate circumstances.
This sector focuses on the ability to recognise properties that can be used as a representative sample for the purposes of assessing energy performance and the correct use of sample properties. In addition to this, a candidate's ability to request appropriate from site managers and how to act if insufficient information is given is also assessed.
Task 003 consists of four subtasks.
Task 004: Collect and collate information for the assessment of energy efficiency
Candidates will be assessed on their ability to prepare for and carry out energy assessments. This sector consists of six subtasks which cover preparing equipment and resources, correctly identifying oneself at an inspection, familiarity with assessment protocol, the production of legible and complete site notes and knowledge of how certain issues can affect EPCs. Candidates are also expected to know when it is not possible to complete an assessment.
Task 005: Produce and maintain complete, comprehensive and accessible records, issue Energy Performance Certificates and explain their contents
The final module assesses competence in all aspects of energy assessment and consists of five subtasks.
Full details of the course content and what is needed for assessment can be found via this link
http://www.cityandguilds.com/documents/ind_construction/6020-01-agcand.pdf
For course dates and more information please contact us on 0845 621 11 11 or email dea@stroma.com.
Accreditation Scheme
Stroma Accreditation Ltd. has been approved by Communities and Local Government (CLG) to train and accredit energy assessors for existing domestic properties, newly constructed dwellings, public buildings and non-dwellings (for clarification please read the attached CLG approval letter).
Stroma will be providing an Approved Accreditation Scheme for Existing Domestic Properties (DEA) in accordance with the above approval from CLG. The scheme is responsible for ensuring the quality of the registered DEAs and the Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) that they produce.
Benefits of Stroma Accreditation
Stroma approved by CLG to run Accreditation schemes offer all the strands across the ‘Energy Performance in Buildings Directive’ EPBD.
The Stroma Accreditation Scheme will provide Member Assessors with:
Ongoing technical support, Dedicated contact points via telephone & email
CPD assistance to ensure all members are fully qualified to conduct energy assessments
Access to industry experts
Provision of standards, procedures, a code of conduct and all materials required
Member site listing, Stroma undertake marketing activity on behalf of all scheme members.
Member Packs with registered Photo ID card
Stroma Accreditation Members Area
A dedicated log in site where you can access:
Lodgment Management, upload view and store individual EPC data with automatic submission to Landmark.
Software Updates
Legal Updates
Accreditation Documentation
Events
CPDs
Q & A
All Scheme members will be provided with regular CPD events and monthly technical bulletins ensuring that all members are fully kept aware of all required legislative obligations and other significant material.
For more information on course fees or to receive an information pack on this or any other course please contact info@stroma.com, phone 0845 621 1111 or register online to login to our site.
Domestic Energy Assessment RdSAP Software
Here at Stroma, we have produced our own easy-to-use RdSAP software. It enables our energy assessors to produce the calculations needed to generate the EPC by completing a simple survey. It not only diagnoses recommendations to improve the energy efficiency rating obtained, it provides an estimated cost of implementing them. Moreover, assessors can access and review the data uploaded at any time. This software package is available free of charge for all our accredited domestic energy assessors.
For more information on course fees or to receive an information pack on this or any other course please contact info@stroma.com, phone 0845 621 1111 or register online to login to our site.