OCDEA Accreditation

 

An On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (OCDEA) assesses new build properties from plans. They also assess homes undergoing major refurbishment, extensions or other new building work that requires Building Control approval.
OCDEAs are qualified to:
• Calculate SAP ratings
• Produce  Building Regulations submissions
• Produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
UK law requires an EPC to be produced every time a home is constructed, sold or rented. This is a law that stems from the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). It says that EPCs can only be produced by “suitably qualified and/or accredited experts”.
Building Control must also confirm that an EPC has been produced before issuing the completion certificate.

An On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (OCDEA) assesses new build properties from plans. They also assess homes undergoing major refurbishment, extensions or other new building work that requires Building Control approval.

OCDEAs are qualified to:

• Calculate SAP ratings

• Produce Building Regulations submissions

• Produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)

UK law requires an EPC to be produced every time a home is constructed, sold or rented. This is a law that stems from the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). It says that EPCs can only be produced by “suitably qualified and/or accredited experts”.

Building Control must also confirm that an EPC has been produced before issuing the completion certificate.

 

All OCDEAs must be accredited and be members of an approved scheme before issuing EPCs. To become accredited, OCDEAs must obtain an approved qualification and join an accreditation scheme. Once accredited, OCDEAs are regularly audited and monitored by the accreditation scheme.

Who can join?

Any qualified OCDEA. You don’t need to have trained with NES and you can switch from another accreditation scheme at any time.

Benefits for OCDEAs

  • Regional coverage
    You will be able to produce EPCs and Building Regulations submissions for England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
  • Comprehensive insurance
    If you do not already have insurance cover, you will be able to use our scheme Professional Indemnity insurance.
  • Volume discounts
    As you register more EPCs during your membership of the scheme the cost per report will reduce. For more details click here.
  • On-demand technical support
    You will have access to a dedicated Technical Support team to answer your queries – whether they are about our software systems, about the SAP conventions, Building Regulations, zero carbon, the Code for Sustainable Homes or about your business. For more details click here.
  • Technical Bulletins
    You will receive regular copies of our Technical Bulletins keeping members abreast of legislation, methodology conventions and tips on using our software. Click here for a sample bulletin.
  • Monitoring and compliance support
    You will be supported throughout our monitoring and compliance checks, secure in the knowledge that your EPCs, PEAs and Building Regulations submissions are quality assured.
  • Marketing support
    You will receive logos for use on websites, stationery and other branded items.

Julia Turner

Our Registration Services team

Julia Turner is registration services co-ordinator for NES. The team manage your application process and your ongoing membership of the scheme.

We can answer any queries you may have about membership - call us on 01908 442277.