*** To register as a Domestic BER Assessor and before advancing to complete the Domestic BER Training Course to register as a Domestic BER Assessor, you must first ensure that you have fulfilled the required pre-qualification criteria: Registration-Checklist-Criteria-for-Registration.pdf (chevrontraining.ie) ***

Dates: 20th - 22nd March; 27th - 28th March; Exam - 29th March.
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Venue: Online

Entry Requirements:

You are required to have a level 6 or equivalent in a construction related topic. You should also have good IT skills.
Pre-qualification registrations checklist: Registration-Checklist-Criteria-for-Registration.pdf (chevrontraining.ie)

Course Overview

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to carry out Building Energy Rating (BER) assessments on dwellings in compliance with the current Occupational Standards for Building Energy Rating (BER) Assessor for Dwellings and Corresponding Requirements for Training Programmes leading to Building Energy Rating (BER) Assessment published by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).

CPD Recognition: Engineers Ireland CPD approved (40 hours of CPD credits)

Course Objectives:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the current European and National legislative background relevant to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
2. Describe the assessor obligations and operation of the BER administration systems
3. Explain the current Dwelling Energy Assessment Procedure (DEAP) methodology 2
4. Describe the requirements set out in Part L of the Building Regulations and other relevant Building Regulations
5. Determine and record BER-relevant details from plans and specifications of dwellings
6. Determine and record BER-relevant details through survey of new and existing dwellings
7. Determine the fabric and ventilation parameters for heat losses and gains
8. Determine the lighting energy usage parameters
9. Identify space and domestic hot water heating systems
10. Use the current DEAP methodology and software to produce a BER certificate and advisory report for dwelling types of varying complexity
11. Critically evaluate and communicate the details of a BER certificate and advisory report 12. Explain how to optimise the energy performance of dwellings with consideration to relevant standards, codes and practices
12. Identify options to achieve compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations for dwellings

Assessment:

An assessment methodology comprising of four assignments, a practical exam and a theory exam must be successfully completed to achieve the QQI Level 6 component award in Building Energy Rating Assessment (Dwellings). The individual assessments are weighted as follows:

• Assignment 1 (5%)
• Assignment 2 (15%)
• Assignment 3 (15%)
• Assignment 4 (15%)
• Theory Exam (10%)
• Practical Exam (40%)

Certification:

QQI Building Energy Rating Assessment (Dwellings) level 6 Award (Component)- 6N0732

Laptop Requirement:

You are required to have access to a laptop/notebook. Laptops/notebooks must meet the following specifications:

• Pentium (or equivalent) 133 Megahertz (MHz); Pentium III (or equivalent) or higher recommended.
• 256 MB RAM, 50 GB of hard disk space
• Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor with 256 colours
• Running Microsoft XL spreadsheet software
• Running Adobe Acrobat Reader software

Course Format:

• 5 day live virtual course 09:00 - 17:00 each day (Live interactive through Zoom)

• 1 day onsite visit in Dublin

Recommended Reading:

Prior to attending the course, it is recommended that you read the following documents:

• European Union (Energy Performance of Buildings) Regulations 2012
• Technical Guidance Document L (TGD L) 2019
• Dwelling Energy Assessment Procedure (DEAP) Manual

Registration with SEAI:

For new entrants looking to register as a domestic BER assessor for the first time, candidates will be required to fulfill the pre-qualification registration requirements currently outlined on SEAI’s website, complete the Domestic BER Training Course, supply the relevant registration documentation to SEAI and complete a mandatory online Registration Module. Once successfully registered as a BER assessor, new entrants will be required to complete a prepublication mentoring audit and will be subject to current standard QA auditing processes.

The SEAI registration fees are:

• Initial registration €750 (VAT will not be applied to this fee)
• Initial registration of second employee €375 (VAT will not be applied to this fee)
• Annual registration renewal €75 (VAT will not be applied to this fee)
• Publication levy on each cert €22.50 (VAT will not be applied to this fee)

Course Trainer:

Chevron Training and Recruitment Ltd. is the leading provider of accredited BER training in Ireland. The company’s commitment to the provision of the highest quality of BER training is demonstrated by its delivery of its practical, skills focused, QQI Level 6 accredited training programme.

Paddy Loughman is our lead lecturer on the QQI Building Energy Rating programme. A Mechanical Engineering graduate by profession, Paddy has been a BER Assessor for Dwellings and Non-Domestic properties since 2008, having carried out thousands of BERs.

Paddy has delivered BER training since 2008, also developing and designing course materials to keep up to date with BER methodology and changes to Building Regulations over the years. Most recently, he has developed and delivered Chevron’s completely new BER course covering NZEB requirements and the new DEAP 4.2 web-based software.

As well as the standard QQI BER courses, Paddy has provided custom courses to suit the needs of architects’ and engineers’ practices.

Paddy is a Registered Technical Advisor for SEAI’s Heat Pump Grant scheme and is also Chevron’s representative at SEAI’s BER Trainer workshops.