Class B Building Assessor

Energy Assessor – Access Canberra

Participants who successfully complete the training will establish their status as an accredited Professional Building Inspector

A building assessor is an entity that provides a building assessment service. A building assessment service is the doing of building assessment work. Building assessment work is preparing and providing an energy efficiency certificate under the Building Act 2004; or an energy efficiency statement; or a statement, certificate or other document prescribed by regulation. Energy efficiency certificate is defined under s139 C of the Building Act 2004.

The Class B licence authorises the following building assessment work, based on plans of a building: preparing an energy efficiency certificate under the Building Act 2004; or preparing an energy efficiency rating statement.

The NatHERS CPP41119 Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency & Sustainability qualification is the qualification required to eligible to apply for a class B licence.

The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) is a star rating system (out of ten) that rates the energy efficiency of a home, based on its design.

Education In Building is the leading Nationally Recognised provider of NatHERS assessment training courses for House Energy Raters. We offer pathways to obtain this formal qualification throughout Australia.

This course also allows you to be a fully qualified NatHERS accredited House Energy Rater and can be completed entirely On-line.

Understanding how to use energy rating software is an integral part in the completion of the Certificate IV qualification. EIB is the only Nationally Registered training provider that includes Energy Rating Software training in a choice of BERS Pro or FirstRate5 in the NatHERS course.

Our course includes training in any one of the Energy Rating software tools

Who can apply for a Class B licence?

This formal NatHERS qualification is designed to enhance a business that operates in fields such as:

Building Designers
Architects
BASIX Assessor
Building Certifiers
Builders
Local Council/Government agencies
Energy Assessors
Pre Purchase Building Inspectors
Non accredited assessors

Our price promise

Our price for this course is GST free
Our price includes software training in either BERS Pro or FirstRate5
In the unlikely event, you receive a lower priced written quote on the identical training, we will beat it
The Recognition of Prior Learning price, is based on RPL of the full qualification. The reason for the low price differentiation is due to the fact that RPL is an assessment only pathway. In other words, the training component is not provided where a learner is applying for RPL
We do not accept upfront payments of more than $1,500
For your convenience monthly Payment Plans are available

Entry Requirements

To undertake the CPP41119 Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency & Sustainability you are expected to:

Effectively read and extract information from plans, drawings and specifications for residential buildings,
Manage own work, professional development and ethical behaviour in a satisfactory manner,
Be able to use a personal computer, including basic word processing, spreadsheet, email programs and internet search engines,
Have a demonstrated capacity in literacy and numeracy, and
Have demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.

Training or RPL?

In addition, Education in Building delivers this nationally recognised NatHERS Certificate IV qualification via three (3) modes, being:

Complete the entire course online
A combination of Recognition of Prior Learning and online training
Full recognition of prior learning (RPL)

If you are uncertain about which NatHERS Certificate IV mode would suit you best, contact EIB and we will advise you on the most beneficial and cost-effective pathway to achieve your qualification to become an Accredited Assessor.

Facts about the Class B Building Assessor course

What is the price?

At Education In Building, we understand that everyone loves to score a great deal and believe that formal training should be affordable. As such, we offer our lowest price promise.

All the following prices include software and software training in any one of the latest software tools Accurate, FirstRate5, BERS Pro or HERO

Funded On-line training course

$2690

Standard On-line training course

$4690

Our price promise:

This price will be reduced if you are granted RPL
In the unlikely event, you receive a lower priced written quote on the identical training, we will beat it
For your convenience we offer 4 payment options for you to choose from
We do not accept upfront payments of more than $1,500
Our price for this course is GST free

When can I start?

Enrolments can be made at anytime of the year with an immediate start.

To get your enrolment underway, simply complete the “Enquire now” form below and we will send you an Information book with all the details about the NatHERS course or download the “Request a quote” form and by providing us some additional details we can send you an individual quote.

In online learning, course materials are presented and delivered from the internet and are accessible via computer, tablet or handheld devices. Upon successful application to the course you will receive a username and a password in your email address which will be used to log in to our Learning Management System. Courses are presented in various multimedia formats (Audio, video and graphical slides) to enhance your learning experience. It will also include quizzes that need to be passed for you to complete the course. Once the course has been completed you will then be issued with your certificate.

Our online course

Education In Building offer this Nationally recognised qualification in a combination of online, self paced learning training.

The materials will direct you to undertake your own research into key concepts, information, requirements, methods and skills, and will provide starting points for this research where useful and practical.

They contain research activities to allow you to consider and apply key concepts, information and requirements and to practice important methods and skills. Where appropriate, these activities direct you to investigate or make use of information and resources that are available at your workplace or general environment.

The materials contain content of relevance to assessors in all States and Territories and summarises the key differences between the different jurisdictions, but not describe or list every difference in detail. You are expected to research the requirements within the jurisdictions within which you typically work.

Education In Building includes software and software training in this course. No additional fees apply. Be aware that other providers of this course do not include software training in their course.

We recognise your skills

We will recognise your current skills through recognition of prior learning (RPL), where possible.

We recognise that most participants who wish to gain these formal qualifications have lots of life skills and experience in their current field of work, which is why we will provide you with a free quote on what you can be credited for in recognition of your current skills and experience, what you would need to do to obtain the qualification, how you would do it and how much it would cost.

The objective of the RPL assessment process is to ensure that an individuals prior learning achieved through formal and informal training, work experience or other life experience is appropriately recognised which enables you to forego training and move directly to having your skills assessed, thus avoiding the need for unnecessary training that brings with it additional costs, including time and effort.

Our RPL skills assessment service doesn’t expect you to repeat learning that you have attained through work/life experience or prior study if it covers the same content. We offer the RPL assessment process to ensure that you may only have to do gap training in the areas you haven’t done before. This can save you time and money!

You will benefit from this RPL option if you are a:

Energy Rating Software tools

Understanding how to use energy rating software is an integral part in the completion of the Certificate IV qualification. EIB is the only Nationally Registered Training Organisation that includes Energy Rating Software training in a choice of BERS Pro or FirstRate5 in the NatHERS course.

NatHERS software First Rate 5 NatHERS software Bers Pro

To become a House Energy Rating assessor you need to obtain a Nationally recognised certificate from a Registered Training Organisation.

No need for you to purchase the software

During the course, EIB will provide the software to you for free for a twelve month period.

System Requirements

Windows 10, Windows 8 or Windows 7 (32bit or 64bit)
Note: Mac OS is not supported
Java JRE 1.8 or later and we recommend you always update to the latest version (www.java.com) 64 bit java is preferred
Note FR5 does not currently support Java 9
2 GB RAM but 4 GB or greater recommended
100MB disk space
1366 x 766 display but 1280 x 960 or greater recommended
2GHz or faster processor

It is recommended when undertaking this training you have two display monitors.

Your Award

Following the successful completion of this course you will be awarded a Nationally Recognised Certificate IV and a Statement of Results bearing the unit codes and software tool you were assessed against.

Participants completing this qualification with EIB will be awarded the joint qualification of;

CPP41119 Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (HSA and Thermal Performance Assessment)

At the successful completion of the course, you’ll be able to apply to become an NatHERS Accredited Assessor with the House Energy Raters Association (HERA), Building Designers Association Victoria (BDAV) or the Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA).

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of prior learning is a process that involves an assessment of your relevant prior learning (including formal, informal and non-formal learning through work experience, life experience, training courses and work based training). From the information you provide we can determine if you will receive recognition for the units in which you have demonstrated either competency or similarity of learning outcomes, and you will only need to complete an assessment for those units.

Credit Transfer

Credit transfer is a process that gives you credit for components of a qualification based on identical study that you’ve previously successfully completed. If you’ve previously completed formal studies, for example at another VET provider, or higher education provider, you may be eligible to receive credit towards a qualification. If we assess that units in your course are identical to any you have previously completed, you will receive a credit transfer for those units. That means you won’t have to study or pay for those units again and they will count towards your qualification.

What will I learn?

You will learn essential skills such as:

thermal resistance and capacitance of building materials
window glazing values
occupancy patterns (including internal heat loads, typical occupancy times and occupancy behaviour)
window coverings (which are standardised for all ratings, noting they are likely to change of the life of the building)
different types of zones in the house and whether they are conditioned/unconditioned
thermostat settings (temperatures at which artificial heating/cooling is no longer required to achieve thermal comfort, noting this varies depending on climate zone)
local climate and weather (including temperature, humidity, wind and sun)
shadowing/overshadowing by adjacent buildings and features
size of the building being assessed (noting smaller buildings generally have a larger wall surface area than bigger buildings)

What are the course units?

This nationally recognised qualification consist of 15 units of competency, as itemised below:

(E) CPPCMN4008 Read plans, drawings and specifications for residential buildings
(E) CPCCBC4014A Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
(C) CPPHES4001 Research and assess impact of building elements on thermal performance of residential buildings
(C) CPPHES4002 Advise clients on thermal performance of residential buildings
(E) CPPHES4003 Operate and maintain computer system to support thermal performance assessments
(E) CPPHES4004 Conduct thermal performance assessment of residential buildings
(E) CPPHES5001 Conduct thermal performance assessment of complex residential buildings
(E) CPCCSV5013A Apply principles of energy efficient design to buildings
(E) CPPHES4005 Assess household energy use and efficiency improvements
(E) CPPHES4006 Assess household water use and efficiency improvements
(E) CPPHES4007 Assess thermal performance of existing residential buildings
(C) BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes
(C) CPPCOM4001 Manage own work, professional development and ethical behaviour
(E) CPPCMN3004 Respond to enquiries and complaints
(E) CPPCOM4002 Implement safe work practices in the property industry

Legend:
(C) – 4 Core units; (E) – 11 Elective units

EIB has included the unit CPCCSV5013A as selected from a current accredited course and contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and maintains the AQF level of this qualification.

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Class B Building Assessor

Participants who successfully complete the training will establish their status as an accredited Professional Building Inspector

Who can apply for a Class B licence?

Our price promise

Entry Requirements

Training or RPL?

Complete the entire course online

A combination of Recognition of Prior Learning and online training

Full recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Facts about the Class B Building Assessor course

$2690

$4690

System Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Credit Transfer

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