Course Title: Building Energy Rating (BER) of New
Dwellings
Duration: 3 Days Practical Examination
Cost: €1,800
Next Available Course Dates: Wednesday 31st October, 7th & 14th
November. Next course after that is Wednesday 28th November, 5th
& 12th December 2007 (subject to numbers)
Our Course
Mott MacDonald Pettit is offering a 3 day training course for
Building Energy Rating (BER) Assessors. The course consists of
classroom training and assignments with a practical exam on course
completion. Participants will be expected to complete home study
between the classroom attendance days and will also be required to
complete 3 written assignments at home.
Sustainable Energy Ireland have set out the need for New Dwellings
to be given a Building Energy Rating (BER). Mott MacDonald Pettit
is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC
awards in the National Framework of Qualifications.
Learning Outcomes of the Training Programme
On completion of an Assessor Training Programme for BER for New
Dwellings, the learner will be able to undertake and provide a BER
and accompanying Advisory Report for a new dwelling, for delivery
to the owner or builder, and for a prospective buyer or tenant,
when the dwelling is constructed, sold or rented.
Enrolment and Contact Details
Please send a copy of your CV with relevant qualifications to
carol.murphy@mottmacpettit.ie
with a completed application form (Top of Page). Applications will
be dealt with on a first come first served basis.
Participants will receive a copy of the DEAP software on CD,
extensive course notes and FETAC certification Level 6. (Please
note: Award Certificate will be granted in Nov 07. Provisional
Certificates will be issued before this date)
Mott MacDonald Training Programme Pre-requisites
As a pre-qualification for entry on the dedicated BER courses,
successful applicants for the BER Assessor Training Programme for
new dwellings should have an appropriate construction related
qualification, at least at National Certificate Level 6 Advanced
Certificate/Higher Certificate in construction studies, building
servives or other cognate discipline or equivalent. Equivalence may
be determined as a combination of an appropriate
construction-related qualification and significant relevant
experience. Basic computer literacy is required.
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) requires that
when a building is constructed, sold or rented out, the owner must
provide a BER Label and Advisory Report to the prospective buyer or
tenant. The Action Plan for Implementation of the EPBD in Ireland
published in July 2006 (downloadable from www.sei.ie/epbd),
proposes phased implementation of BER in Ireland as follows:
- 1 January 2007: BER of new dwellings
- 1 July 2008: BER of new buildings, other than
dwellings
- 1 January 2009: BER of existing dwellings and other
existing buildings, when offered for sale or rental
The BER Label and Advisory Report for a building in any of the
above categories may be produced by a BER assessor who is
registered on the relevant national database as a BER assessor for
that building category. The BER must be carried out in an
independent manner. The register of assessors will form part of the
national administration system. The BER label and Advisory Report
databases and quality assurance (QA) functions will also form part
of the administration system.
Requirements for BER Assessor Registration
It is anticipated that in order to be a registered as a BER
assessor for new dwellings, candidates will be required to apply to
the national administration system and will be required to
demonstrate that they meet the requirements specified by the EPBD
Implementation Group. These requirements may include the
following:
- Minimum levels of previous experience
- Signing up to a Code of Practice
- Public Liability and Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance
- Provision of a Tax Clearance Certificate
- Attending Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Clearance by Garda Siochana
