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Training & accreditation

Many people use the results of house energy ratings: homeowners, designers, builders, building certifiers, building regulators, real estate agents and researchers.

Reliable results come from trained assessors who understand how buildings are constructed and how they interact with the environment. Many organisations provide training in one or more of the software tools.

Recognised qualification

To ensure that ratings produced for regulatory purpose are completed to a high quality, a training program has been developed and successful candidates can be awarded the qualification Building Thermal Performance Assessment (Residential). This qualification is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework, and all suitable registered training authorities are able to train and test candidates. Interested registered training authorities should contact the NatHERS National Administrator.

Accredited assessors

Conformance to codes of professional practice and/or additional qualifications may be needed to be accredited as a competent assessor in some jurisdictions. The arrangements may depend on the software package selected and the requirements of the local building authority. Many building regulation authorities accept ratings only from formally accredited assessors recognised by NatHERS.
More information Find an accredited assessor

Towards nationwide consistency

The Australian Greenhouse Office is preparing a NatHERS Protocol for Assessor Accrediting Organisations to define essential competencies and standards for training, practice, support, auditing and reporting. When implemented, this protocol will allow a nationwide approach to training and accreditation of assessors for building regulatory purposes.

Second generation training

The Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA) has been accredited by the NatHERS National Administration to offer training and accreditation arrangements for second generation software. Other training bodies are in the process of upgrading their courses to meet the needs of the new qualification.

Training courses

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