Air Conditioning Energy Assessor

Energy Assessors wishing to carry out air conditioning energy inspections will need to gain the qualification DIP ACEA.  This will allow them to become accredited as an Air Conditioning Energy Assessor.

Air-conditioning systems with an effective output of 12kw or more must be regularly inspected by an energy assessor.  As a guideline, CLG have stated that the inspections must be conducted no more than 5 years apart. For all systems put in to service in or after January 2008, then the first inspection will be due 5 years after the install date and put in to service. For all systems, where the effective rated output is more than 12kw, the first inspection must happen.

By 4 January 2011 if it is larger than 12 kW.

By 4 January 2009 if it is larger than 250 kW.

Within five years if it was installed on or after 1 January 2008.

Level 3

Course Format

Air Conditioning Energy Assessor Level 3

The course includes;

An induction covering the legislative background and details of how to assemble the portfolio of evidence.

Training on assessing air conditioning systems and report writing.

Three to six weeks working remotely with the guidance of an assessor to complete your portfolio of evidence.

Final assessment of portfolio.

The ABBE external examination.

This course is available to all persons, however, previous experience in construction or building services would be helpful. 

Course Options

3 Day Classroom Environment

£1750 + VAT. which is Inclusive of the £290 ABBE examination fee and all assessment costs.

Personalised one to one rate

2-3 day intensive courses available at a location and date to suit the candidate from £1995 + VAT, which is inclusive of the £290 ABBE examination fee and all assessment costs.

Level 4

For experienced candidates wishing to take the level 4 qualification a one day top up course is available. This is priced at £1650 + VAT, which is inclusive of £410 ABBE fee and assessment costs.

If you are interested in taking a level 4 qualification please speak to one of the team, who will advise you as to when the next course is taking place. 01904 785661.

Funding

Are you eligible for funding? - contact the Directgov Careers Advice Team on 0800 100 900.

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Level 3 Air Conditioning Energy Assessor

Unitary packaged systems.

Single split packaged systems.

Multi-split packaged systems.

Simple variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems.

Indoor units – including floor, wall and ceiling mounted units.

Controls – including self-contained on-board controls for temperature and time.