Welcome to The Months Ahead from NHER and SAVA. In each issue we will bring you the highlights from the next couple of months for training, events and CPD. Also, see further down this issue for details of how to get your free day pass for Grand Designs Live.
Our qualification training courses
On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor
An On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor assesses new build properties from plans. They calculate SAP ratings, undertake Part L Building Regs compliance tests and produce EPCs and Predicted Energy Assessments for new build dwellings.
Our 5-day course is delivered as one 2-day component and one 3-day component. For only £2,750+VAT you will get all the expert training, software and support you need. We are running courses in London and Milton Keynes. Click here to find out more.
Commercial Energy Assessor ‘Bootcamps’
The NHER has developed two comprehensive ‘Bootcamp’ programmes of intensive training and assessment leading to the ABBE Level 3 and Level 4 Diplomas in Non-Domestic Energy Assessment.
The courses include significant assessor guidance and one-to-one time to get you qualified as quickly as possible – after attending, you should have completed all the required training and assessment and will just need to pass the external exam.
Our next Level 3 Bootcamp begins on 5 May and costs £2,775+VAT for 17 days of intensive training and assessment. Visit the NHER website to find out more.
The next Level 4 Bootcamp begins on 20th April and costs £1,695+VAT for 9 days of intensive training and assessment. Visit the NHER website to read more.
One-day courses
Do you understand Part L1B of the Building Regs?
Many common projects are subject to the guidance of Part L1B of the Building Regulations. These include the extension, alteration, or renovation of existing dwellings, and 'change of use' of other types of buildings into dwellings.
The NHER has devised a short one-day training course that gives practical guidance on how to demonstrate compliance with Part L1B.
Our next course is on 4 May in Milton Keynes and costs £250+VAT. Visit our Part L1B page for more information and a booking form.
Are you Asbestos Aware? *4 CPD hours*
The NHER has recently launched a new one-day course to make sure all energy assessors and Home Inspectors understand what Asbestos is, where it might be found, what the risks are and what your duties might be. It is essential for anyone who occupies, manages or inspects buildings.
Our next course takes place in Milton Keynes on 27 May and costs only £75+VAT. Visit the Asbestos Awareness page for more information.
Low Carbon Training Seminars
The NHER is running two new Low Carbon Training Seminars.
Our Low Carbon Refurbishment Seminar takes you beyond the recommendations of the EPC and how refurbishment of an existing property can achieve a low carbon home.
Our next course runs on 7 May in Milton Keynes and costs £250+VAT.
Where is the quest for a low carbon economy leading us? How do you go about designing a low carbon home from scratch? Our Low Carbon Design Seminar will show you how. Our next course runs on 13 May in Milton Keynes and costs £250+VAT.
Both seminars use NHER Plan Assessor software – a valuable tool allowing you to model all the different energy improvement scenarios. See further down in this email for details of how you can download a free trial version of Plan Assessor.
NES one Explained
NES one Explained is an online training course intended for new members of the NHER Accreditation Scheme who do not have experience with the NES one system.
This is a free online course that you can join by conference call from your home or office. For more details visit the NHER website.
A convenient way to get CPD credit
We run several online CPD courses that can count towards your CPD obligations. Starting at only £25+VAT, once purchased you can access these online courses whenever and wherever you like.
To book any of these courses, visit the NHER website.
- Sales and Selling (1.5 CPD hours)
- Marketing Management and Methods (1.5 CPD hours)
- Understanding VAT (1.5 CPD hours)
- Small Business CPD (1.5 CPD hours)
- Alternative Walls (1.5 CPD hours)
- BCIS (2.5 CPD hours)
- Room Areas and Exposed Perimeters (1.5 CPD hours)
- Room in the Roof (2 CPD hours)
- Flats and Maisonettes (1.5 CPD hours)
- Secondary Heating (1.5 CPD hours)
Forthcoming events for your diary
Grand Designs Live: 25 April – 4 May, London Excel
A consumer show for anyone who has an interest in design, build, interiors, shopping, homewares, gardens, kitchens & bathrooms, and innovation.
Event information
*Click here for a free day's pass from the NHER*
ESTA Roadshows: Nationwide, April & May
ESTA are running free events about saving energy, carbon and money for commercial buildings. They are running in London, Coventry, Haydock, Bristol and Falkirk throughout April and May:
Event information
The Facilities Show: 12-14 May, Birmingham NEC
An event for those involved with the upkeep, management, support and services of an organisation or building:
Event information
Carbon Action Network Conference: 14-15 May, Leeds
The Carbon Action Network Conference follows the previously successful HECA National Home Energy Conference. This year’s conference will focus on the costs and consequences of climate change:
Event information
Sustainability Live: 19-21 May, Birmingham NEC
Sustainability Live encompasses five events around the issues of environmental technologies, energy management and sustainable business:
Event information
Energy Assessor Expo: 9 June, Birmingham ICC
A one-day event for domestic and commercial energy assessors:
Event information
CIH Conference and Exhibition: 16-18 June, Harrogate
An event for professionals involved in social housing and communities, focusing on strategy, policy and delivery, supported by speakers from business, economy, voluntary sector and housing.
Event information
Other news from NHER/SAVA
A date for your diary – 2009 NHER/SAVA Conference
We are pleased to announce that the 2009 NHER/SAVA conference will take place on 14/15 October at the Jurys Inn Hotel in Birmingham.
More details will follow here in the weeks and months to come, including a full conference programme and booking information.
Free trial software to fully analyse new and existing homes
NHER Plan Assessor is the most powerful software tool to analyse the energy efficiency of new and existing homes - and you can now download it completely free.
Visit www.nher.co.uk/planassessor to download it for a free 60-day trial. You can also read more about Plan Assessor and its capabilities here. |
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