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

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Download the LCEA Regional Flowchart

 

• Undertake desk based EPC / Low Carbon Consultant Design training and examination with CIBSE - go to trainng page for details -This training is applicable in England and Wales only, not Scotland.

• Take examination and/or training in the use of software...go to training page for details

• Download and fill in the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APEL) form (this is the application form you need to fill in to become an assessor)

 

• This form must be completed in reference to the National Occupational Standard - download it here: Download the National Occupational Standard

• (If you are a full member of CIBSE or a member of a related professional body, you do not have to fill in some of the boxes in Annex 1 of the APEL form – check this table to see if this relates to you: Download Table of professional bodies and membership grades meeting the professional requirements of Units 1 and 2 of the NOS.) 

 

• Submit your completed APEL form with supporting documentation:

 

• CCMP006 CIBSE Certification Code of Conduct for Energy Assessors  Download .

• Supply evidence of CPD over a 2 year period.

• An up to date CV...go to CPD page for details.

• Certificate of software training / exam & email confirming pass of EPC / LCC Training.

•  Evidence of PI cover.

• Evidence of any professional membership you have.

• 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 candidates 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 sample cases.

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, 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)  

(Article Reviewed 19/Nov/2008-15.13)