• Introduction

  • Please read and fully complete this application, providing us with all the information required. Insufficient detail and missing documents will result in applications being delayed.

    The experienced practitioner, or APEL, routes are designed for professionals looking to achieve accreditation, that are able to prove their involvement and experience in buildings energy management for at least two of the last five years.

    The Elmhurst APEL scheme recognises skills, experience and qualifications gained during the career of a building professional. In order to achieve accreditation via the APEL route candidates must demonstrate that they meet ALL the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding as defined by the National Occupational Standards (NOS). Candidates must document their involvement, for at least two years in the previous five, in a role/project that requires an understanding of the technical standards of the Building Regulations and of the energy assessment of buildings, for example, Architect/Technologist, Building Control, Building Services Engineer, Energy Assessor of new buildings and other building professionals undertaking similar activities in regard to Commercial buildings or On Construction Domestic buildings.

    Although not a pre-requisite, candidates who hold membership of a professional body should provide evidence of their membership.

    Application Process and Fees

    • The applicant books and pays for their preferred course through our online training calendar.
    • The applicant receives an APEL form, completes it and returns it to our Head Office address or  eacertification@elmhurstenergy.co.uk
    • The applicant has their qualifications, skills and experience ‘mapped’ against the National Occupational Standards and a decision is made on acceptability.
    • Applicants are notified of the decision and where successful, will be sent an official confirmation of course start times and location etc.

    Please note: Initial accreditation and annual renewal is free of charge for all strands*.

    For full details of what we provide to our members please see our Service Level Agreement.

  • What type of Account do you need?

  • Scheme Selection

    Please tick the strand(s) and areas in which you wish to practise as an Energy Assessor: 

  • *Note DEA accreditation by this route is only available to potential assessors wishing to operate exclusively in Scotland, NOT England, Wales or Northern Ireland.

  • Invoice Address

  • Applicant Information

  • Competence Statement

  • The statements below should help you determine whether you are suitable for consideration for the Experienced practitioner route; if you agree with the statements made relative to the strand you’re applying for, please complete the declaration for each strand that you wish to be considered for.

  • OCDEA

    • I know what an EPC/DEC is and when one is required by law.
    • I am familiar with the Building Regulations for domestic properties.
    • I am familiar with common construction methods used in domestic properties.
    • I am able to read and scale from building construction drawings.
    • I have a minimum of two years experience within the last five years of working with on construction domestic properties.

  • NDEA Level 4

    • I know what an EPC/DEC is and when one is required by law.
    • I am familiar with the Building Regulations for non domestic buildings.
    • I can identify common construction methods used in non domestic buildings.
    • I am familiar with the various HVAC and lighting systems typically found in non domestic buildings.
    • I am able to read and scale from building construction drawings.
    • I have a minimum of two years experience within the last five years of working with non domestic buildings.

  • DEC

    • I know what an EPC/DEC is and when one is required by law.
    • I can identify common construction methods used in non domestic buildings.
    • I am familiar with the various HVAC and lighting systems used in non domestic buildings.
    • I am able to read and scale from building construction drawings.
    • I have a minimum of two years experience within the last five years of working with non domestic buildings.

  • ACEA Level 3

    • I know what an ACI is and when one is required by law.
    • I am familiar with simple/packaged air conditioning systems.
    • I am able to identify what information is relevant to the energy performance of air conditioning systems.
    • I am able to identify any significant factors that may influence energy assessment.
    • I am able to read building construction drawings.
    • I have a minimum of two years experience within the last five years of working with non domestic

  • DEA (Scotland)

    • I know what an EPC/DEC is and when one is required by law.
    • I can identify common construction methods used in domestic properties.
    • I can recognise common domestic heating systems.
    • I have a minimum of two years experience within the last five years of working with existing domestic properties.

  • Are you a fit and proper person?

    (Domestic Energy Assessor applicants only)

  • It is a requirement of the Elmhurst Energy Systems Energy Assessor Accreditation Scheme that you have been subjected to a Basic Disclosure Certificate within the past thirty-six months.

    Please attach a colour copy of your Disclosure Certificate, or post a colour copy to us.

    A minimum of a `Basic Disclosure` is required, but either a `Standard` or `Enhanced Disclosure` will be accepted. The Basic Disclosure Certificate is requested and paid for by the applicant. Please apply using the link below:

    http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/basic-checks

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  • Previous Accreditation(s)

  • Qualifications

  • Please list all relevant qualifications held (acedemic, vocational and/or professional).

  • Relevant Training

  • Employment History

  • Membership of Professional Bodies

  • Personal Statement

  • Applications

  • DEA

    Once accredited you will be supplied with instructions on how you access the Elmhurst Energy assessment software.

    NDEA and DEC Only

    Currently Elmhurst can only receive assessment data from the following suppliers. Please tick which software you would like to use. 

  • If the software you wish to use is not listed then please contact the Non-Domestic technical support team on 01455 883 231

  • Proof of Identity

  • Verification

    Please provide a colour copy of either your; in date passport, photo card driving licence, Government issued identity card. Please also enclose a passport size photograph with your application (DEA and NDEA only).

    Photographs must be;

    • In colour, not black and white

    • Taken with your eyes open and eyes must be clearly visible

    • Free from reflection or glare on your glasses and free from red eye

    • Forward facing, and looking straight ahead

    • Taken of the full head, without any covering

     

  • Insurance

  • Elmhurst Energy Systems Ltd will provide Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance as part of the accreditation Schemes. Terms and conditions apply.

  • Course Booking Details

  • Declaration

  • Terms and Conditions

    Please click here, or visit the Elmhurst website to read the Elmhurst Energy Systems Ltd Standard Terms and Conditions. 

    Payment of lodgement fees by direct debit is free, non direct debit payments are subject to a surcharge of 3% (minimum of £3.00). You can view the direct debit instructions here.

    Applicant Declaration:

    By completing and submitting this document I declare that all the information provided is accurate and truthful. If successful, I promise to abide by the Elmhurst Energy Code of Conduct and will ensure any Terms, Standards or Codes that are currently defined and may be specified in future, are followed.

    I am aware that the fee I have paid is for the mapping process and training course. If after the ‘mapping process’, I am unsuccessful in my application a refund will be issued. Elmhurst Energy do reserve the right to charge an admin fee for the mapping process or alternatively you could book onto the full qualification course.

    If successful in my application I also agree to visit the Elmhurst Energy website on a regular basis (at least monthly) to ensure that I remain aware of any changes to the Terms, Standards or Codes that apply to the Elmhurst Energy Systems Accreditation Scheme. 

    As an accredited assessor, I declare that I will ensure I regularly visit the Elmhurst QA hub and ensure that all QA requests for audit are satisfied.

    I confirm that I have discussed this application with the bill payer who has agreed to pay all charges EPC/DEC/ECO fees and lodgement fees for work I do on their behalf. If this comes into dispute then I agree to pay the account myself pending resolution.

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