Certification & Licence Time
Join the industry’s largest MHCLG (Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government) authorised DEA scheme and get a licence to collect domestic property data, generate Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), and comply with the Reduced Data Standard Assessment Procedure (RdSAP).
After successful completion of your portfolio, which can be achieved in as little as a week, you will have the knowledge you need to become a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor and issue EPC reports.
The fast-track DEA online course provides successful candidates with the City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment, allowing them to become an EPC Assessor for existing homes.
How does the online class work with a live trainer?
The course is delivered with live trainer support and practical guidance throughout the programme so learners can build confidence in the assessment and reporting process.
Course Structure
Day 1 covers the fundamentals of EPCs, building regulations, measuring conventions, property construction, and an introduction to RdSAP.
Day 2 focuses on insulation levels, the surveying process, site notes, floor plans, perimeter dimensions, heating and lighting, photographs, and renewable energy sources.
Day 3 covers case studies, data input exercises in the RdSAP software, EPC calculations, EPC production, portfolio guidance, and a Q&A session.
- Welcome and introduction
- EPC and building regulations
- Measuring conventions
- Construction and age of properties
- Introduction to RdSAP
- Determining levels of insulation
- The surveying process
- Site notes, floor plans, and perimeter dimensions
- Heating and lighting
- Importance of photographs
- Renewable energy sources
- Case studies
- Data input exercise in the RdSAP software
- EPC calculations
- Production of an EPC
- Portfolio guidance session
- Q&A session
- Fast-track online classroom training with live tutor
- City & Guilds registration and certification
- Online training materials
- Ongoing mentor support
- Portfolio assessment and RdSAP software guidance






