Energy Matters | Issue 8 | 2021
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As we come to the final months of 2021, most of us are thinking: where has the year gone? That said, we have been extremely busy this year. It demonstrates that there are many energy and retrofit professionals who are ready and waiting to learn new things and top up their technical knowledge.
Training update
Mitesh Nathwani, Training Manager
Launch of Overheating training and scheme We were pleased to launch our Overheating course and competency scheme in September. This will be of particular interest to OCDEAs as overheating will be taken out of Part L and SAP assessments when the new Building Regulations come into force in June 2022. Instead a new Building Regulation will be created and supported by a new Approved Document. Therefore, those looking to provide Overheating assessments will need to gain the relevant competence by attending an Overheating course.
Our Overheating course will also be of interest to NDEAs who deal with new-build commercial properties or want to expand their services. The course is delivered in conjunction with DesignBuilder where there are two training routes: n
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Overheating Training (those with DSM experience). Overheating Training with DesignBuilder Dynamic Simulation Training.
More details can be found on the training calendar, and if you require more information we are always happy to advise.
Securing subsidized training for members We were delighted to be chosen by government to deliver training for the Green Homes Grant skills training competition. Training for Elmhurst DEAs wanting to upskill to become Retrofit Assessors was provided at a subsidized rate, which allowed many members to gain new skills, expand their businesses and generate new sources of income.
Competency and qualification courses Since the start of the year there has been a move towards
