Level 3 Domestic Energy Assessment Course in Slough. Classes run at Slough and Langley College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 37 hours, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll learn how to carry out on-site property surveys, calculate energy efficiency ratings, and produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). This domestic energy assessment qualification prepares you to work in the regulated UK energy assessment industry, advising property owners on their home's energy use and how to improve it. You must be 18 or over and have basic IT skills to join.
Who this course is for
ABBE accredited Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment, which is equipping individuals with the skills to conduct on-site property surveys, calculate energy efficiency ratings, and produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). This allows them to work in the regulated UK energy assessment industry by surveying buildings, explaining EPCs and their recommendations to clients, and helping property owners understand their home's energy use and how to improve it. Day 1: 1. ABBE Level 3 Qualification and requirements 2. The EPC Requirement and Exemptions 3. The RDSAP Software and background 4. Property types and building regulations 5. Property ages and Construction Day 2: 1. Measurements and drawing the floor plan 2. Conservatories - how to identify 3. Flats and Types of roofs (including loft conversions) 4. Floors - Suspended Timber or Solid and Position within the building 5. Openings - Windows and Doors 6. Ventilation - Extract, DMEV or CMEV 7. Lighting - Number of outlets and types of bulbs Day 3: 1. Space Heating - How is the property heated? 2. Secondary Heating - additional heating? 3. Water Heating - How is the water heated? 4. New Technologies (Solar PV, Wind Turbines, Hydro) 5. Meters and Recommendations 6. The EPC Certificate Explained 7. Class discussion and recap 8. Conduct two Virtual EPCs as a group Day 4: 1. Conduct EPC on two local properties 2. Data collection (Site notes, and floor plan) 3. Entering data into RdSAP software Day 5: 1. Conduct EPC on a local property 2. Data collection (Site notes, and floor plan) 3. Entering data into RdSAP software Day 6: 1. Completing Multiple Choice Quiz 2. Checking RdSAP inputs of the EPCs conducted 3. Letter writing (Communicating professionally with the client) Day 7: 1. Letter writing (Communicating with the client and making a booking) 2. Portfolio completion Day 8: 1. Review of portfolio 2. Q and A
Entry requirements
Entry level requirements are as follows: 1. You must be 18 years or older 2. Possess ‘Basic IT Skills’ (As outlined below) 1. Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word 2. Open and edit Word documents 3. Rename Documents 4. Open and Save Files 5. Save files to Folders 6. Create Zip Folders 7. Navigate a laptop
What you will learn
You'll conduct on-site property surveys to assess energy use in residential buildings.
You'll calculate energy efficiency ratings using recognised methodology.
You'll produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to industry standards.
You'll explain EPC results and improvement recommendations to clients.
You'll advise property owners on how to reduce their home's energy consumption.
You'll navigate the regulatory framework governing the UK energy assessment industry.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom across 37 hours of part-time daytime sessions. The course is ABBE-accredited, and assessment is built around the requirements of the Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment. You'll work through the knowledge and practical skills needed to carry out surveys and produce EPCs, with assessment methods aligned to the ABBE qualification standard.
What you will need to bring
You'll need access to a laptop and basic IT skills before you start. This includes being able to open, edit, save, and rename files in Microsoft Word, save files to folders, create zip folders, and navigate a laptop confidently. Slough and Langley College will confirm anything else you need before your first session.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Domestic energy assessor: carry out EPC surveys on residential properties
Energy performance certificate assessor: produce EPCs for property sales and rentals
Retrofit assessor: assess homes ahead of energy efficiency improvement works
Property energy consultant: advise landlords and homeowners on energy upgrades
Housing energy officer: support local authority or housing association energy programmes
What you could study next
Level 4 Award in Domestic Retrofit Assessment (PAS 2035): required if you want to work as a retrofit assessor on government-funded improvement schemes.
Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management: for those moving into project management of whole-house retrofit programmes.
Non-Domestic Energy Assessment qualifications: extend your practice to commercial and public buildings.
