This online course provides you with an overview on how to produce Commercial EPCs using NHER SBEM online. You will gain the knowledge required to ensure you understand every aspect of the process to enable you to effectively and efficiently issue Non Domestic EPCs. This training course is presented by our Technical Support team.

Topics include:

• Adding library items
• Creating zones using the plan view
• Editing envelopes
• Dealing with recommendations
• Lodging the report through NES one

Delivery method and Location

Due to this being an online course, you can be sat at the comfort of your own desk using a meeting tool called GoToMeeting. This works by the presenter sharing their screen with you so that you can see the demonstration on your screen.

In order to hear the presenter you simply dial from any phone (or Skype) into a conference call number and enter the supplied PIN that you receive the day before the course. All that we ask is that you have at least a broadband internet connection and a telephone nearby.

Please note

This online course is designed to demonstrate the usage of the NHER SBEM online system and does not cover any training or information of the SBEM conventions. Typical costs are 6.7p/min+VAT from landlines and 8.5p/min+VAT from mobiles, from anywhere in the UK. The call costs will be shown on your phone bill in the same way as any other call.

CPD Hours: N/A

This course is free, but telephone charges may apply.

This CPD module is intended as a refreshe/update for existing L3 and L4 CEAs.

In particular it provides detailed information on chilled ceilings, chilled beams and displacement ventilation, 'mixed-mode' operation strategy for HVAC, a reminder on how to combine data entry for separate heating and cooling systems in the same zone and the associated SBEM data for all three.

L4 CEAs will find it a useful refresher module, and L3s considering an upgrade to L4 will get a good indication of the type of sophisticated systems they will need to be familiar with at L4. An in-depth self-assessment is provided.

CPD Hours: 2 hours

The course costs £25+VAT for NHER/SAVA members. For non-members, it is £35+VAT.

This module is intended to provide Level 3 and Level 4 Commercial Energy Assessors with a more in-depth understanding of the recommendations procedure associated with building energy assessments carried out using SBEM – the Simplified Building Energy Model.

The main objectives of the module are to provide a full understanding of the protocol SBEM uses to generate recommendations, and to reinforce the understanding of the presentation of associated recommendation reports provided by the SBEM assessment method.

The module is interactive and incorporates a number of iSBEM exercises to assist with the learning process. The iSBEM files provided with this module are at version 3.3.c, an Accreditation Scheme beta test version current at the time of production. Assessors will need to convert these files to iSBEM version 3.4.a. (due for public release soon) in order to proceed with the exercises.

CPD Hours: 3 hours

The course costs £25+VAT for NHER/SAVA members. For non-members, it is £35+VAT.

This CPD module is intended as a refresher for existing Commercial Energy Assessors. It looks at some of the issues that might be proving problematic when assessing commercial buildings and offers additional material and guidance. It particularly focuses on the 'SBEM assessment' of these issues and the associated data entry required.

CPD Hours: 2 hours

The course costs £25+VAT for NHER/SAVA members. For non-members, it is £35+VAT.

There are some challenging commercial properties in a potentially very litigious market.  As the level of compliance in the market place increases and building owners begin to understand the implications of Energy Performance Certificates, it is vital that all commercial energy consultants are fully aware of the latest developments with SBEM.

Using real buildings, SBEM Masterclasses focus on inspection techniques, identifying and applying the correct SBEM conventions in order to ensure that EPCs are as consistent as possible.

We now offer two different SBEM Masterclasses

Masterclass 1 in Milton Keynes

Masterclass 2 in Hampshire

These events are suitable for both experienced and newly qualified assessors. SBEM conventions are challenging and the event will give you the opportunity to discuss these with other energy professionals.

Forthcoming dates:

• 28 September – Masterclass 1
• 4  November - Masterclass 2

CPD Hours: 5 hours

The course costs £95+VAT for NHER/SAVA members. For non-members, it is £150+VAT.

This online module gives you an overview of all legislation relating to fire, including the need for fire risk assessments.

You will learn about the necessity for training, use of equipment and how to identify correct equipment for the type of fire.

CPD Hours: 2.5 hours

The course costs £25+VAT for NHER/SAVA members. For non-members, it is £35+VAT.