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Domestic energy assessor apprenticeships

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Domestic energy assessor apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through
  • a specialist course run by private training organisations
Other Routes

To become a domestic energy assessor (DEA) you'll need to: 

  • do a Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment 
  • become a member of an approved accreditation scheme 
If you have experience in a related field like property surveying or construction, you might not have to do as much training. Once you've got the certificate and are registered on a scheme, your details will be available on the register of accredited domestic energy assessors.

Domestic energy assessor apprenticeships - what it takes

Skills and knowledge

You'll need: 

  • knowledge of engineering science and technology
  • maths knowledge 
  • analytical thinking skills 
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
  • the ability to read English 
  • excellent verbal communication skills 
  • knowledge of building and construction 
  • the ability to use your initiative 
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Domestic energy assessor apprenticeships - what you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

In this role you could: 

  • inspect properties to collect information on their age, number of floors, building type, and heating and hot water systems
  • note the number and sizes of rooms, corridors, windows and fireplaces 
  • enter the information into a computer software programme, to produce an energy efficiency rating and an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) 
  • explain efficiency ratings to homeowners
  • give practical advice to owners on how to improve energy efficiency
Working environment
You could work at a client's home.

Career path and progression - Domestic energy assessor apprenticeships

With further training, you could carry out assessments on commercial buildings, or move into assessor training.

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