BRE
The BRE Global Approved Certifiers of Design Scheme for Section 6 Energy provides a route for the certification of the compliance to building regulations of non-domestic buildings. The Approved Certifiers Scheme is intended for experienced construction professionals involved in non-domestic building design. Details of the scheme are given on www.bre.co.uk/acd.
The BRE Global Scheme for existing buildings EPCs in Scotland has been developed after the signing of a protocol with the Scottish Government. This allows members who have been suitably trained and assessed as to their competence in preparing EPCs to legally issue EPCs for existing buildings in Scotland. Scheme application details are given on www.bre.co.uk/epcscotland.
Membership of these BRE Global schemes in Scotland provides clear benefits and advantages for members with competitive fees and comprehensive membership packages including access to technical support and CPD.
CIBSE Certification
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CIBSE Certification Ltd offers Commercial Energy Assessor accreditation via the APEL and the qualification routes. Depending upon the level(s) of accreditation held, energy assessors can lodge Energy Performance Certificates, Display Energy Certificates or inspect complex Air Conditioning systems.
To become an accredited Low Carbon Energy Assessor with CIBSE Certification Ltd please visit www.cibsecertification.co.uk and follow the links to “how to become and energy assessor”. Demand is high… check here for available training dates near you!
ecmk Ltd
ecmk ltd is one of the few accreditation schemes authorised in all 5 strands of the EPBD directive – Domestic, Non-Domestic (Commercial), New Build, DEC and Air Conditioning. There are 2 routes to accreditation – the ABBE diploma or via APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning). Accredited members enjoy the benefits of the support team for technical and survey questions, newsletters, roadshows, regular bulletins and CPD courses – and competitive lodgement fees.
ecmk ltd also offers training courses in Milton Keynes offices, or at customer sites should demand allow.
For more information on accreditation or training, visit www.ecmk.co.uk or ring 08456 123 999
Elmhurst Energy
Elmhurst Energy Systems Ltd is the only award winning Government approved Accreditation body for Energy Assessors in the UK. Elmhurst provides Non Domestic Energy Assessor Accreditation (NDEA) for individuals that are appropriately qualified. Elmhurst also offers expert NDEA training via its City and Guilds Diploma as well as its APEL (Approved Prior Experiential Learning) route for experienced professionals.
Elmhurst Non Domestic Accreditation covers Level 3, 4 and DECs. Elmhurst Accredited Assessors benefit from competitive lodgement fees (insurances included), an expert technical support helpline, newsletters, regular technical bulletins and a dedicated Accreditation website.
For more information on how to become an Elmhurst NDEA or any of the Elmhurst Accreditation schemes or energy rating software, including; Domestic and On- Construction Energy Assessment as well as Streamline EPC and Design software, please visit our website www.elmhurstenergy.co.uk or call our team on 01455 883 250.
NHER
The NHER Accreditation Scheme is operated by National Energy Services (NES), the UK’s home for independent energy assessors and low carbon property professionals. For more than 20 years NES has championed the benefits of energy certificates for buildings.
NES supports the largest community of independent energy assessors in the UK with expert technical support, training and software.
For more information please see www.nesltd.co.uk/content/accreditation alternatively phone 01908 442277.
Quidos
Quidos Ltd specialises in training and accrediting domestic and non-domestic energy assessors, public building energy assessors and air-conditioning systems assessors to government approved levels. Our focus on quality and compliance coupled with our dynamic approach to technology has placed Quidos at the forefront of the energy assessment industry.
Sterling Accreditation
Sterling has been specifically set up to provide a quality Accreditation Scheme in the commercial sector and is pleased to be working with IES to ensure that we have an integrated and quality approach to lodging commercial EPCs.
Energy Assessors wanting to become Sterling Accreditation members should visit www.sterlingaccreditation.com/membership.html and choose which application path to apply for; additional guidance is available to help with the application process. Sterling offers Accreditation through both the National Occupation Standard (NOS) Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) route and the Qualification route.
For more information, please visit our website www.sterlingaccreditation.com or call our friendly membership team on 01483 400560.
Stroma Accreditation
Stroma is approved by the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) to train, license and manage energy and sustainability assessors. We provide two routes to accreditation nationwide – Diploma or APEL. As the company to lodge the first UK EPC and DEC, Stroma is ideally placed to provide the training necessary to reach National Occupational Standards (NOS). Having recently signed a Protocol Agreement with the Scottish Government, we can now also accredit energy assessors producing EPCs for existing domestic and non-domestic buildings in Scotland.
Scheme membership is free (excluding Code for Sustainable Homes) and benefits include a dedicated helpline for all strands of accreditation, ongoing support via a members website area, monthly technical bulletins and regular CPD content.
To find out more about Stroma’s accreditation schemes, visit http://www.stroma.com/certification-and-training or call 0845 621 11 11.
