Steps to become a CIBSE Low Carbon Energy Assessor to produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)

Download the LCEA Regional Flowchart 

1. Undertake training dependent on whether or not you are already a member of the CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant's Design Register...go to training page for details. This training is applicable in England and Wales only, not Scotland.
2. Take examination and/or training in the use of software...go to training page for details
3. Download the National Occupational Standard (NOS) document to provide evidence that you satisfy the competence criteria in the APEL form (step 4.)
4. Download and fill in this Accreditation of Prior Learning (APEL) form, making reference to the NOS in step 3.
5. Download Table of professional bodies and membership grades meeting the professional requirements of Units 1 and 2 of the NOS.
6. Download CCMP 006 CIBSE Certification Code of Conduct for Energy Assessors 
7. Supply evidence of CPD over a 2 year period and CV...go to CPD page for details
8. Submit your certificates from your LCC examinations (and/or top-up training) and the assessment certificate from your software training to CIBSE Certification along with evidence of your PI cover and a signed copy of the scheme code of conduct and evidence of any professional membership you may have.
9. CIBSE Certification will contact you with information about your admission to the LCEA register.
10. You will then need to submit two completed EPCs for assessment before you can be accredited as an EA. This needs to include one for an existing building and one for a new building. It is envisaged that most LCCs will submit an EPC which they have been commissioned to prepare but if no commissions have been received at the time of application, candidates can provide a certificate of the business premises they occupy or can contact CIBSE Certification for other alternative sources.
11. All documentation can be sent electronically to CIBSE Certification by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Hard copy documents do not have to be mailed.

Note: If you want to produce Energy Performance Certificates you need to be qualified in producing asset ratings using the national calculation methodology. For this reason, EPC producing Low Carbon Energy Assessors will be on the LCC Design register.

The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) has negotiated an agreement with CIBSE Certification, under which membership of CIAT will help you become accredited.

Documents of Interest:

Transcript of Building Assessments (DCLG)

Guide to Commercial EPCs (DCLG)

Guide to EPCs and Non-Dwellings (DCLG)

Example Commercial EPC

Energy Certificates and Air Conditioning Inspections for Buildings (DCLG)

EPCs and Renting - A Tenant's Guide (DCLG)