1. Diploma Requirements Introduction to OneFile ABBE Reading List
Level 3 Non-Domestic Energy Assessor Course 3. Pre-course reading - Diploma Requirements
Diploma Requirements
Introduction to OneFile
ABBE Reading List

2. LEVEL 3 ENERGY ASSESSOR TRAINING
ABBE DipNDEA Level 3. (Diploma in Non Domestic Energy Assessment)
Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) covering the ‘Awards’, (1 to 12 credits), ’Certificates’, (13 to 36 credits) and ‘Diplomas’, (37 credits and above).
Guided Learning = 205 hours, Private study = 235 hours , this may be full time or part time basis.
Unit Title = the task/activity to be undertaken.
Level = the complexity of the unit.
Credit Value = the number of credits for which the unit qualifies.
Purpose and Aim = provides a summary of the content of the unit.
Learning Outcomes = what learners must do to meet the requirements of the unit.
Assessment Criteria = what learners must demonstrate in order to satisfy the learning outcome of the unit.
Unit 1 - Work in a safe, effective and professional manner
Element 1.1 Contribute to the maintenance of health, safety and security at work.
Element 1.2 Develop and maintain effective working relationships
Element 1.3 Conduct work in a professional and ethical manner
Unit 2 - prepare for energy assessments of non-dwellings to produce EPC’s or DECs
Element 2.1 Agree and confirm instructions to undertake energy assessment
Element 2.2 Investigate relevant matters relating to the property
Unit 3 - Assess the energy performance of new build non dwellings prior to first occupancy using the Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM)
Element 3.1 Conduct energy assessment of new build non dwellings
Element 3.2 Produce Energy performance Certificates
Unit 6 - Undertake energy inspections of existing non dwellings using the Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM)
Element 6.1 Inspect existing non dwellings to determine energy performance
Element 6.2 Produce Energy Performance Certificate

3. LEVEL 3 ENERGY ASSESSOR TRAINING

4. LEVEL 3 ENERGY ASSESSOR TRAINING
Energy assessors will be required to produce a minimum of 3 non-domestic EPCs together with the specified supporting evidence, site notes and appropriate photographs (elevations, work spaces and services plant/ equipment and controls).
Two of the three EPCs and reports must be on existing properties but one EPC/ report will be produced from the provided Simulation Building.

5. LEVEL 3 ENERGY ASSESSOR TRAINING
Carry out THREE non-domestic energy assessments on Level 3 properties. The properties must include at least ONE in each row and column of the property grid on the next slide. .
All of the property features, heating systems and potential issues listed within the grid should be covered, either within the THREE property inspections, or by other means - for example, using a computer based case study or via structured professional interview.

6. LEVEL 3 ENERGY ASSESSOR TRAINING
Non–Domestic Level 3 EPC Property Grid
HVAC Types
Domestic style construction
Low Rise Wide Span (portal frame
Medium Rise (3 + Storey’s)
Natural ventilation only
Comfort cooling (simple system)
Heating System (LTHW)
This slide gives a breakdown of the time you should spend on the 4 areas of study. ABBE book gives you more guidance and I would recommend you get a copy from ABBE.

7. Issues that make some improvement measures unsuitable
LEVEL 3 ENERGY ASSESSOR TRAINING
Non – Domestic Level 3 EPC Property Grid
Property
Features
Confirm
Present
EPC
No.
Heating
System
Issues that make some improvement measures unsuitable
Solid wall
Space heating (electricity)
Property condition (eg state of maintenance and repair of walls, floor, cladding)
Retrofitted insulation/cladding
Space heating (oil or LPG)
Building services condition (eg reductions in efficiency due to age, design, maintenance, repair, situation)
Different wall constructions & ages
Portable heaters where no fixed heating system installed,
Previously-installed insulation
Extensively glazed areas
Domestic Hot Water (DHW) (electricity)
Asbestos-containing materials
Age of main property and of any extensions
Traditional construction
Low and Zero Carbon Technologies
DHW (oil or LPG)
Any other features of the property, or its site/location, which might adversely affect the performance of the recommended improvement, or the building’s performance after improvement
Any other features that when incorrectly identified will have a significant detrimental effect on the choice of Energy Efficiency Measures
Bi-valent heating systems
CHP
Waste heat
This slide gives a breakdown of the time you should spend on the 4 areas of study. ABBE book gives you more guidance and I would recommend you get a copy from ABBE.
All of the property features, heating systems and potential issues in this table should be covered and referenced with your EPC or additional information

8. ABBE Dip NDEA Level 3 LEVEL 3 ENERGY ASSESSOR TRAINING
Four learning outcomes:
Conduct energy assessment in a safe, effective and professional manner.
Prepare for energy assessment of non-dwellings.
Undertake energy inspections of existing Level 3 non-dwellings using the Simplified Building Energy Model (iSBEM).
4. Report on the energy assessment of existing non-dwellings using
Simplified Building Energy Model (iSBEM).

9. LEVEL 3 ENERGY ASSESSOR TRAINING
Unit 1 (level 3) Credit value = 6
Outcomes
Knowledge 1
Comply with organisational and legal requirements at all times. 2
Maintain health, safety and security at work. 3
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, professionals, clients and others. 4
Conduct energy assessments in a professional manner.
This slide gives a breakdown of the time you should spend on the 4 areas of study. ABBE book gives you more guidance and I would recommend you get a copy from ABBE.

10. LEVEL 3 ENERGY ASSESSOR TRAINING
Unit 2 (level 3) Credit value = 6
Outcomes
Knowledge 1
Understand the regulations and requirements needed to undertake energy assessments. 2
Be able to agree and confirm instructions to undertake energy assessments. 3
Be able to investigate relevant matters relating to property and energy use.
This slide gives a breakdown of the time you should spend on the 4 areas of study. ABBE book gives you more guidance and I would recommend you get a copy from ABBE.

11. LEVEL 3 ENERGY ASSESSOR TRAINING
Unit 3 (level 3) Credit value = 11
Outcomes
Knowledge 1
Understand the equipment and resources needed to undertake energy inspection. 2
Understand the implications of building characteristics affecting the energy performance of a property. 3
Be able to inspect a level 3 non-dwelling. 4
Be able to collate information from on-site inspection and other sources to assess the energy performance of the property. 5
Be able to prepare and issue an Energy Performance Certificate which include recommendations for cost effective improvement and meets relevant regulations.
This slide gives a breakdown of the time you should spend on the 4 areas of study. ABBE book gives you more guidance and I would recommend you get a copy from ABBE.

12. LEVEL 3 ENERGY ASSESSOR TRAINING
Unit 4 (level 3) Credit value = 7
Outcomes
Knowledge 1
Be able to produce recommendations report for non-dwellings using iSBEM. 2
Be able to provide a clearly defined and robust Hierarchy of recommendations for reducing the energy use of a non-domestic building. 3
Be able to communicate the value of a recommendations report and how it can be used. 4
Be able to provide an implementation plan to assist building owners take action to achieve the possible savings set out in the report.
This slide gives a breakdown of the time you should spend on the 4 areas of study. ABBE book gives you more guidance and I would recommend you get a copy from ABBE.

13. LEVEL 3 ENERGY ASSESSOR TRAINING
Introduction to ONEFILE
Hand out ONEFILE registration form
This slide gives a breakdown of the time you should spend on the 4 areas of study. ABBE book gives you more guidance and I would recommend you get a copy from ABBE.

14. ABBE Reading List
Building Regulations – Approved Document L2A. Building Regulations – Approved Document L2B. BRE – Information Paper IP1/06 Thermal Bridging. BSRIA – BG 5/2005 Electrical Building Services. BSRIA – BG 1/2008 Renewable Technologies. BSRIA – Application Guide 15/2002 Mechanical Building Services. BSRIA – Application Guide 3/96 Radiant Heating. CIBSE – TM22 Energy Assessment & Reporting Method. CIBSE – Guide F Energy Efficiency in Buildings. CLG – A guide for Business: Reducing the energy usage and carbon emissions from your heating and hot water systems. CLG – A User Guide to SBEM. CLG – A Technical Guide for SBEM. CLG – A guide for building owners, landlords and tenants – Improving the energy efficiency of non-dwellings. CLG – A guide to energy performance certificates for construction, sale and let of non-dwellings. CLG – Low or Zero Carbon Energy Sources: Strategic Guide. CLG – Non-Domestic Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Compliance Guide. CLG – Report on carbon reductions in new non-domestic buildings.

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