BER Accessor
(Domestic Dwellings)
This course is designed to quality participants to carry out Building Energy Rating (BER) assessments on dwellings in compliance with the current occupational standards for BER assessor for dwellings and corresponding requirements for training programmes leading to BER assessment published by SEAI.
Overview
Skills to Advance Initiative
This course is only available to those currently in employment and fully funded under the Skills to Advance initiative. SEAI registration fees are not included and must be paid by the learner (currently €750)
Skills to Advance is a national initiative that provides upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs undergoing change and to those currently employed in vulnerable sectors. Skills to Advance aims to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role or to adapt to the changing job market. Working closely with small and medium-sized enterprises, Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs and invest in their workforce by providing subsidised education and training to staff.
Save Your Spot
March 2025
11 March 2025
Online, 1 Day in Dublin
Expression of Interest
We currently don't have this course scheduled, but if you are interested in undertaking this course, please complete the form below and a member of our Recruitment Team will be in contact to discuss your needs. Please note this course is only for those currently in employment.
Energy Saving
Course Content
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Demonstrate an understanding of the current European and National legislative background relevant to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
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Describe the assessor obligations and operation of the BER administration systems
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Explain the current Dwelling Energy Assessment Procedure (DEAP) methodology
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Describe the requirements set out in Part L of the Building Regulations and other relevant Building Regulations
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Determine and record BER-relevant details from plans and specifications of dwellings
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Determine and record BER-relevant details through survey of new and existing dwellings
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Determine the fabric and ventilation parameters for heat losses and gains
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Determine the lighting energy usage parameters
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Identify space and domestic hot water heating systems
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Use the current DEAP methodology and software to produce a BER certificate and advisory report for dwelling types of varying complexity
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Critically evaluate and communicate the details of a BER certificate and advisory report
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Explain how to optimise the energy performance of dwellings with consideration to relevant standards, codes and practices
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Identify options to achieve compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations for dwellings
Suitability
This course is only available to those in employment.
Please click HERE for the entry requirements as set out by SEAI.
Unsure if you are eligible?
SEAI have 2 routes to qualify as a domestic BER assessor
Route 1: Applicants will need to hold a QQI level 6 advanced certificate in construction 120 ects credits.
Route 2: Applicants will need to have 60 ects credits from a non-construction qualification, in addition to that you will need to demonstrate 2 years significant work experience within a construction-related environment, demonstrating a basic understanding of domestic building systems (e.g. domestic building services, building fabric, heating systems, hot water, ventilation, lighting, building surveys, etc.).
In order to see if you meet the SEAI entry requirements, please email us at trainingcourses@kwetb.ie and we would be delighted to assist.
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