What is Green Deal?

The Green Deal is a new Government initiative aimed at Domestic and Non-Domestic properties in an attempt to cut CO2 emissions, and both of which require qualified Green Deal Assessors capable of producing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs, Domestic) or Display Energy Certificates (DEC, Non-Domestic) creating a Green Deal Assessment Report using approved software, and providing advice to the customer based on this assessment.

A quarter of the UK’s carbon emissions comes from the energy used in homes and a similar amount comes from our businesses, industry and workplaces. The Climate Change Act 2008 legislated for a reduction in our carbon emissions, and set legally-binding carbon targets across all sectors of the economy including our homes and communities, and our workplaces.

The Green Deal which was launched in October 2012 will allow householders and businesses to make energy efficiency improvements to their properties at no up front cost to them. The cost of the improvements will be met by a Green Deal Loan attached to the property, which will be repaid from the savings made from the property’s lower electricity and heating bills. The Green Deal’s ‘Golden Rule’ is that the annual savings made from installed Green Deal measures must be greater than the annual Green Deal loan repayment – therefore the net cost to the householder or business would always be NIL.

Who is a Green Deal Domestic Assessor?

A domestic property must be assessed for its suitability for the Green Deal – this is carried out by a qualified Green Deal Domestic Assessor (GDDA). The GDDA will conduct a survey on the home and perform a Green Deal Assessment which will result in a list of measures that can be funded under the Green Deal. Green Deal Installers can perform a Green Deal Assessment, but they must be qualified as a Green Deal Assessor and perform the assessment in accordance with the scheme rules.

Recommended Training Route

Learning Academy UK Ltd offers 2 courses in the recommended training route to become a qualified Green Deal Domestic Assessor

(i) For New Entrants – a 5 day City & Guilds course 6066-01 (Level 3), the first 3 days qualifying the person to become a Domestic Energy Assessor and carry out Energy Performance Certificates on domestic properties. This is followed by a 2 day course covering the Green Deal Domestic Assessor training, plus 1/2 to 1 day for assessments and tests.

(ii) For Existing DEAs – a 2 day City & Guilds course 6066-11 (Level 3) covering the Green Deal Domestic Assessor training, plus 1/2 to 1 day for assessments and tests.

Only qualified Green Deal Assessors will be able to register with a Green Deal Provider to carry out Green Deal assessments.

 

Key Learning Outcomes (for 6066-01 only):

• Knowledge of time management, health & safety
• To understand the concept of energy efficiency in domestic dwellings – To understand the domestic building fabric
• To understand common heat and lighting systems in domestic dwellings
• Knowledge of the main microgeneration renewable energy systems in domestic dwellings – Knowledge of RdSAP
• To be able to perform Domestic Energy Performance assessment (EPC)

Key Learning Outcomes (both for 6066-01 and 6066-11)
• To understand why we need a Green Deal and its benefits
• To identify the key players in the Green Deal and their roles
• To understand all the key measures fundable under a Green Deal plan – To be able to perform a Green Deal occupancy assessment
• To be able to prepare a Green Deal advice report
• To be able to provide information to customers on the principles, financing and operation of the Green Deal
• Witnessed assessment for Green Deal advice report

Why Choose Learning Academy UK?

Learning Academy UK is the only training provider within South London and the South East, run by qualified and current practising Energy Assessors; this therefore makes all tutoring valid through experience and dedication to our cause. Learning Academy is conveniently situated next to Croydon’s famous Airport House and has easy access to all local amenities.

What opportunities for other training and progression are there after successful completion?

It allows candidates to progress into employment or to the following City and Guilds qualifications

• C&G 6361 Non-Domestic (Commercial) Energy assessor
• Level 4 C&G Diploma in Green Deal Non-Domestic Assessment
• PAS2030 Quality Assurance Training
• ACOPS Gas Awareness for non-gas operatives
• Low carbon Refurbishment Awareness

 

Course Fees

• C&G 6066-01 (for New Entrants – 5 days duration plus 1/2 to 1 day for assessments and tests): £1395* + VAT

• C&G 6066-01 (for Existing DEAs – 2 days duration plus 1/2 to 1day for assessments and tests): £895* + VAT

(* Including classroom training, C&G registration, test and assessment fee and portfolio assessments)
Pre-requisites to join

1. The 2 day Domestic Green Deal course is only available to qualified or accredited Domestic Energy Assessors. New entrants to the industry will need to complete and qualify using our DEA/GDA combined course over 5 days.

2. The training requires pre-course reading and preparation/assessment. Initial self assessment questionnaires will be sent to students who book a course. These will be marked and need to be of an acceptable standard prior to acceptance on the course.

3. The course requires good verbal and written communication skills.

4. There will need to be a signed declaration for voice recording or video evidence to be collected as part of the portfolio of evidence and will be held by Learning Academy for City & Guilds external verification purposes.

5. Students will need to demonstrate knowledge of basic computing and have access to e-mail and internet at their home.