Part L Compliance for architects, engineers & building surveyors
- Understanding of Basic Requirements to Comply With TGD Part L 2011/2017
- How to Navigate the DEAP Software
- Insulation and U Value Requirements
- Thermal Bridging Details
- Air Tightness and Ventilation Systems
- Central Heating and Hot Water Systems
- Heating System Controls
- Renewable Energy Systems (Solar, Biomass, Heat Pumps etc)
- Energy Performance Co-Efficient and Carbon Prefromance Co- Efficient
- Understanding of how all areas tie in together
- Most Practical Approach to Part L Compliance
- On Site Training for Main Contractors & Sub Contractors for Air Tightness Installations
QQI Level 6 Course – Path to Becoming a Registered Assessor
- All aspects BERs in Ireland
- How to Use DEAP Software to Calculate a BER
- How to Calculate the required data for entry to software
- Building Geometry
- U Values Calculations
- Understanding of Space & Hot water systems and Controls
- How to Survey a Building for the Purposes of a BER Cert
- Exam and 4 Assignments Required to Pass the Course
SEAI BER Exam Revision Course
- All BER Assessors on First registration as BER Assessor and every subsequent 2 Years must pass the SEAI BER Exam
- Revision Course Covers Mock Exam Papers and how to Prepare for Exam
- Understanding of Documents and content within each for Exam
Commercial BER Training for Producing BERs and Demonstrating Part L Compliance
- How to Use ISBEM Software to Calculate BER
- How to Calculate and Input the relevant data to calculate the BER for a Commercial Building
- Understanding of Building Geometry and Zoning of Building
- How to Identify and Input HVAC Systems
- Using Software to Show Compliance With Part L 2008/2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the path to become an assessor?
- You must meet the eligibility criteria
- Complete a training course (This is not compulsory for Non-Domestic BER Assessors, but is recommended)
- Pass the SEAI exam, domestic exam for Domestic BER Assessors and the Non-Domestic BER exam for Non-Domestic BER Assessors
- Complete the SEAI registration form
- Supply the following with the application:
- BER Assessor Certificate of Insurance:
- €6.5m Public/Products Liability
- €1.3m Professional Indemnity
- €13m Employers Liability (applies to employer/employee registrations only)
- The BER Assessor Certificate of Insurance form must be completed by a Registered Insurance Broker, Agent or Insurance Company licensed to issue cover in the Republic of Ireland, as approved by the Financial Regulator
- SEPA Direct Debit Mandate, to pay registration fees, subsequent annual renewal fees, and ongoing BER publication levies
- Tax clearance certificate
- Drivers Licence or Passport
- BER Assessor Certificate of Insurance:
- Agree to the BER Code of Practice
Am I eligible to become an assessor?
Domestic Assessors require a NFQ Level 6 Advanced Certificate/Higher Certificate in construction studies (or similar) or a recognised equivalent. Equivalence maybe defined as a combination of an appropriate construction-related qualification and significant relevant experience.
Recognised appropriate construction-related qualifications include:
- The UK Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) course
- The UK Home Inspectors Course
Non-Domestic BER and DEC Assessors are required to satisfy two criteria for pre-qualification. The first is a qualification in a building construction-related discipline. This can be either:
- Proof of qualifications in a building or construction-related discipline; or
- Proof of membership in a professional organisation
