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CPP41126 Certificate IV

CPP41126 Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Previously and equivalent to CPP41119

The CPP41126 Certificate IV gives you the practical skills and industry knowledge to conduct residential energy ratings using NatHERS accredited software for new homes.
By completing this course with EIB, you’ll qualify as a professional NatHERS Thermal Performance Assessor, able to work anywhere in Australia and meet current NCC and 7 Star energy efficiency requirements with confidence.
EIB is recognised as a leading nationally approved training provider for NatHERS House Energy Raters, offering clear, supported pathways to qualification and accreditation across Australia.
All learning materials are delivered online, allowing you to study at your own pace while balancing work and personal commitments. Training is supported by experienced, NatHERS endorsed trainers, giving you access to expert guidance and real world insight throughout your studies.
Understanding how to correctly use energy rating software is a core component of this qualification. EIB is uniquely positioned as the only Australian RTO endorsed to deliver accredited training across all NatHERS approved software tools for new homes. This ensures your skills remain current, compliant, and highly transferable across the industry.
The course fee includes one NatHERS accredited new home software program, along with comprehensive training in how to use that software effectively and accurately.
Train with industry experts. Get qualified. Start rating homes nationwide.
Study 100% online, at your own pace. Start anytime.
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The Course

100% online. Self paced. Start anytime.

Complete this course entirely online using the EIB Learning Management System, with no live classes or fixed schedules. Study when and where it suits you, and revisit materials as often as you need.

All content is created by NatHERS endorsed trainers and designed to build real world, job ready skills. You’ll also complete guided research activities to deepen your understanding of industry requirements and best practice assessment methods.

The course fee includes one NatHERS accredited new home software program, plus full training in how to use it—no hidden costs.

Flexible. Supported. Fully inclusive.

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Key Principles & Advanced Modelling Skills

This course builds strong core skills in residential energy assessment, with a focus on advanced NatHERS modelling and real world application. You’ll learn how to:

  • Produce compliant 7 Star NatHERS ratings
  • Improve the thermal performance of residential dwellings
  • Assess the thermal impact of different building materials
  • Model complex residential designs with confidence
  • Apply requirements for non standard materials and construction methods
  • Accurately model complex levels, built shading devices, and void arrangements
  • Use software tools and modelling methods suited to complex building types
  • Run simulations to confirm compliance with regulatory requirements

Practical. Detailed. Industry ready.

Prerequisites

To undertake the CPP41126 Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency & Sustainability, you should:

  • Be able to read and interpret residential building plans and specifications
  • Have a basic understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC)
  • Manage your work and professional conduct ethically
  • Be comfortable using a computer, including email, documents, spreadsheets, and internet research
  • Have sound literacy and numeracy skills
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills

Our Offer

  • Transparent pricing – written quotes provided on request.
  • GST‑free course fees
  • All‑inclusive pricing – includes one NatHERS‑accredited software program and full training to use it
  • Fair payment terms – No upfront payments over $1,500
  • Flexible payment options available
  • Reduced fees with RPL approval

With Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) your existing skills and experience may reduce both cost and study time.

Training or RPL?

Education in Building offers this nationally recognised Certificate IV qualification through three flexible delivery options:

  • 100% online training
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) combined with online training
  • Full Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

If you’re unsure which option is right for you, please contact the EIB team and we’ll help you choose the most efficient and cost‑effective pathway to achieve your qualification and become a NatHERS Accredited Assessor.

Why pay for an energy rating when you can gain the qualification and do it yourself?

CPP41126 Certificate IV with EIB

Standard online self-paced training course:

$4850

*Conditions apply

**Reduced rate available for students who qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning

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NatHERS for Existing Homes Training

Coming Soon

Australian governments are expanding the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) to include existing homes, extending a framework previously limited to new homes and major renovations. This initiative supports improved energy performance across Australia’s existing housing stock.

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Existing home NatHERS ratings include:

  • Thermal performance assessment, evaluating heating and cooling needs based on design, orientation, insulation, and construction materials
  • Whole‑of‑home energy assessment, estimating energy use from fixed appliances, thermal performance, and on‑site solar or battery systems

These ratings will support a range of users:

  • Households, providing practical guidance to improve comfort and reduce energy bills
  • Banks and lenders, enabling verification of green loans and access to green capital markets
  • Governments, potentially underpinning future energy disclosure schemes at sale or lease
  • Industry professionals, creating new business opportunities and demand for skilled assessors

Rolling out NatHERS for existing homes

NatHERS for existing homes is being introduced through a staged rollout, beginning with a limited audience to ensure quality, consistency, and ongoing refinement in collaboration with industry and assessors. A sustainable workforce scale‑up is underway to meet growing demand and support improved assessment processes.

To support this transition, Education in Building is developing a tailored, industry‑specific training course for existing home energy ratings, delivered using our renowned 100% self‑paced, online learning model. This course will equip professionals with practical, job‑ready skills aligned with evolving NatHERS requirements—ensuring assessors are confident, compliant, and ready to meet market demand.

Testimonials

Hear directly from students who have completed our training and gone on to work within the energy rating industry. Their experiences reflect the quality of our delivery, the relevance of our course content, and the practical skills gained throughout the program.

The trainers, particularly Rudy, offered helpful feedback and answered all my questions. I learnt a lot in the practical element of the course because of this. 

– Eleni. NSW.

I enjoyed the online tutorials, supporting information, and support from training providers.

– Jarrod. VIC.

I liked the practical FR5 modeling in the final assessment.  It made me feel prepared for real NatHERS assessor work and QA requirements. The step-by-step course structure and clear NCC explanations were the best. The self-paced format let me fit study around work.

– Khalid. NSW.

The training tutorials were very helpful, particularly in understanding the software and completing the practical assessments. The trainers, Mike and Rudy, were knowledgable and supportive, and their feedback helped me improve my understanding throughout the course. 

– Smitha. NSW.

The trainers were very knowledgable and guided me when I was struggling or needed clarity.

– Hamish. QLD.

The EIB team were always helpful whenever I requested any support or guidance. Their responses were prompt, professional and the right advice at the right time.

– David. VIC.

It has been an absolute pleasure dealing with EIB – I can highly recommend the training I just completed, it was an excellent and very professional experience.

– Natascha. NSW.

I really appreciated that the training team first assessed the students’ qualifications and background before creating a study plan. This approach helped ensure that the course content was tailored to the actual needs of each student. 

– Jonalyn

I like the reviews and getting feedback.  It gives me an understanding of how I can improve and how things are applier in the real world.  Going forward it should make me a better assessor for our customers.

– Steven. VIC.

Thanks EIB!

Fantastic!

Thank so much to you & your team for your assistance, I have really enjoyed your course & would definitely recommend it to colleagues should the opportunity arise.

– David. NSW.

Thank you so much for your guide and everything did during the course.

I will recommend your EIB institute everyone who willing to do this course or any other related courses.

– Chandana. VIC.

Thank you for this and may I say that I’m glad I decided to the training with you.

Your procedure and videos are outstanding.

Thank you

– Walter. QLD.

Very excited to receive this Certificate! 

I have thoroughly enjoyed working through the Course and its Challenges. Mike and the EIB team have always been professional, approachable and helpful. It’s a ‘Credit’ to EIB.

I look forward to continuing to work with EIB and HERA in my future endeavours as an Accredited Assessor.

– Casey. NSW.

I liked the video based learning the most, because the videos provided clear and complete explanations about the software.

– Tara. NSW.

Thanks for everything. Really excited and happy to complete the course. Appreciate your help and advice along the way. Cheers!

– Yang. WA.

Thank you for assisting me, I learn a lot to your online course and I really glad now I received my certificate. Have a great night. Thanks.

– Belco. VIC.

As I work full time, having this being an online course, where I complete it at my own pace, was highly advantageous. 

Having videos that I could watch along whilst completing assessments were helpful. 

– Steven. VIC.

Thank you very much for all the help and assistance.

I appreciate the time you put in and willingness to look at my work.

Thank you very much.

– Adam. TAS.
– Walid. NSW.

Clear step-by-step online guidance from an experienced trainer.

– Steve. VIC.

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