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Protocol for Assessor Accrediting Organisations
This Protocol describes the processes that Assessor Accrediting Organisations (AAOs) must undertake once approved by the NatHERS Administrator. AAOs accredit NatHERS Assessors to conduct energy rating assessments for regulatory purposes.
The current version of the AAO Protocol was released in November 2024.
Protocol for Assessor Accrediting Organisation - November 2024 - current
Previous versions:
Protocol for Assessor Accrediting Organisation - September 2022 - superseded
Protocol for Assessor Accrediting Organisations – October 2021 [PDF 952 KB] - superseded
Protocol for Assessor Accrediting Organisations – March 2016 (July 2020 update) [PDF 718 KB] - superseded
Protocol for Assessor Accrediting Organisations – March 2016 [PDF 429 KB] - superseded
Protocol for Assessor Accrediting Organisations – March 2014 [PDF 411 KB] - superseded
Post date1 September 2022 -
NatHERS Information Policy
This Policy outlines how the Department manages the collection, storage and dissemination of NatHERS information. It is a privacy policy for the purposes of the Department’s activities as NatHERS Administrator.
Post date30 August 2022 -
Stakeholder Consultative Group Terms of Reference and Deed of Confidentiality
The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) Stakeholder Consultative Group (SCG) provides stakeholder and industry feedback to the NatHERS Administrator on the development, implementation and continuous improvement of NatHERS.
The Stakeholder Consultative Group Terms of Reference and Deed of Confidentiality outlines:
- the role of the committee
- accountability and governance arrangements
- membership
- application and appointment process
- Confidentiality, Privacy and Conflict of Interest Deed which must be signed by SCG members.
Documents
Post date6 March 2022 -
NatHERS Technical Advisory Committee membership list
The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is an expert body that provides stakeholder and industry advice to the NatHERS Administrator on technical matters related to NatHERS.
The TAC is made up of industry representatives and technical experts in the areas of NatHERS software tools, NatHERS assessor training and practices, building physics, and glazing.
Documents
List of members of 2023-2025 Technical Advisory Committee [30KB PDF]
List of members of 2023-2025 Technical Advisory Committee [40KB Word]
Post date16 December 2019 -
Technical Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and Deed of Confidentiality
The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is an expert body that provides stakeholder and industry advice to the NatHERS Administrator on technical matters related to NatHERS.
The Technical Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and Deed of Confidentiality outlines:
- the role of the committee
- accountability and governance arrangements
- membership
- application and appointment process
- Confidentiality, Privacy and Conflict of Interest Deed which must be signed by TAC members
Documents
Post date16 December 2019 -
NatHERS Assessor Handbook - version register
This version register outlines a summary of the current version and any previous updates of the NatHERS Assessor Handbook. (Last updated 4 July 2019)
Post date28 June 2019 -
The Calculation of Temperatures Inside Buildings Having Variable External Conditions, Dr R.W Muncey 1953
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Process of incorporating new windows in NatHERS accredited software
Post date25 June 2018 -
NatHERS strategic plan
We are currently developing a new strategic plan for NatHERS. You can still link to the previous plan below. If you have any questions, or would like a copy of previous plans, please contact us at: admin@nathers.gov.au
Post date12 April 2018 -
NatHERS Service Charter
Post date13 December 2017
