Elmhurst Energy Systems shall carry out its accreditation and certification activities with impartiality, manage conflicts of interest and ensure objectivity.

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 prerequisite, 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 a link to our online APEL application form, completes and submits the form.
• 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.

* Subject to terms and conditions

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

Please provide the details of the person who will manage the corporate account and will have the ability to view, create and change data, allocate work (for which there will be a charge), and will be able to add and remove assessors to/from the Corporate Account.

The named individual below will be identified as the 'Operations Administrator'.

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 are applying for, please complete the declaration for each strand that you wish to be considered for.

Only complete this section if you are applying for Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) accreditation.

It is a requirement of the Elmhurst Energy Systems Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) Accreditation Scheme that you have been subject to a Basic Disclosure check (criminal record check) within the past 3 years.

Please upload a colour copy of all sides of your Disclosure Certificate.

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. 

If you do not have a Disclosure Certificate, you can apply using the link below:

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

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

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. 

* Pleae note, there is an additional charge per lodgement when using this software.  Please contact the Non-Domestic Technical Support Team on 01455 883 231 if you have any questions.

Verification

Please provide a colour copy of either your in-date passport, photo card driving licence or Government-issued UK Residence Permit.  Please also enclose a passport size photograph with your application (required DEA and NDEA accrediations 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

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

Terms and Conditions

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

Payment of invoices by direct debit is free, non direct debit payments are subject to a surcharge of 3% (minimum of £3.00). We are now able to accept paperless direct debits.  If you would like to sign up to direct debit please email accounts@elmhurstenergy.co.uk stating your account number.  We will then send you a link which you will need to complete with your bank details. You will then receive a confirmation email letting you know you have successfully set up your direct debit. 

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 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.