On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (OCDEA) Training – 5 Days (England)
- Every new UK dwelling needs an EPC for sale or rent.
- OCDEA course teaches energy calculations for new build EPCs.
- Course leads to ABBE qualification for energy assessment.
- Training covers legislation, planning, U-values, and more.
- Includes practical workshops, case studies, and portfolio completion.
Overview
The On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (OCDEA) Training course in England equips participants with the skills to produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for new domestic dwellings. The five-day course covers energy assessment, legislation, building control requirements, renewable technologies, and practical software workshops. Participants will gain an ABBE qualification upon completion, with supervised case studies and portfolio building. The course includes access to Elmhurst's Design SAP software and technical support. Additional training locations are available throughout the UK.
Who should attend
OCDEA (On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor)
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 five-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.
- Supervised completion of the five SAP test cases required as part of the portfolio
- Last minute questions
Cost includes:
- five days training
- Work at home study pack
- Access to Elmhurst’s Design SAP software during training
- Technical support helpline during training
Price includes the ABBE registration fee
On Construction Energy Training in Scotland, Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dunfermline and other sites throughout the UK including onsite closed company courses are available.
