On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (OCDEA) Training – 4 Days (Scotland & Northern Ireland)
- Every new UK dwelling needs an EPC for sale or let.
- Become an OCDEA to calculate energy using SAP software.
- Course leads to ABBE qualification for energy assessment.
- Learn about legislation, planning, and building control.
- Training covers thermodynamics, heating systems, and renewables.
Overview
The On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (OCDEA) Training course in Scotland & Northern Ireland equips participants with the skills to produce Energy Performance Certificates for new dwellings using SAP software. The four-day course covers energy assessment, legislation, building control requirements, renewable technologies, and practical software workshops. Successful completion leads to an ABBE qualification. The course includes training, study materials, software access, and technical support. Locations for training include various cities in Scotland and other sites across the UK.
Who should attend
OCDEA
Every newly built domestic dwelling in the UK requires an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) before being sold or let. As an On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (OCDEA), you will have the skills and knowledge to complete energy calculations using Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) software to produce a new build EPC.
Our four-day OCDEA training course for new entrants leads to an ABBE (Awarding Body for the Built Environment) qualification and includes:
- Introduction to energy assessment, legislation and background
- The ABBE Award, timescales and assessment requirements
- Review of Distance Learning tasks
- Background to planning and building control legislation
- Detailed requirements of Part L1A (new dwellings)
- Part L1B (existing dwellings) – extensions and material change of use
- Thermodynamics & U-Values
- Domestic heating & hot water systems
- Renewable technologies & measurement conventions
- Elmhurst Design Software – configuration and use
- SAP Data input requirements & Building Control compliance outputs
- EPC production & practical software workshop
- Case Studies – with trainer support
- U-value calculator exercise & first EPC assessment
- Review of assessment requirements & portfolio build.
Cost includes:
- five days training
- Work at home study pack
- Access to Elmhurst’s Design SAP software during training
- Technical support helpline during training
Cost: £1,610 + VAT this price includes the ABBE registration fee
Duration:4 Days
On Construction Energy Training in Scotland, Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dunfermline and other sites throughout the UK including onsite closed company courses are available.
