Non Domestic BER

Before the course commences, learners will be posted their course notes and emailed their log in details to start the online course on the scheduled start date. The programme is delivered over 2 days, each day will be 9-5:30pm.

Background information on

• The National Calculation Methodology and the Activity and Construction databases
• The appropriate calculation tool
• Part L requirements and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)

Zoning

• An explanation of zoning rules with examples and practice materials to ensure understanding
• An explanation of the recommended naming system / convention for building elements should be explained

Using the tool

Explanation and demonstration of the following (and where relevant should involve the use of case study buildings):

• How to download the tool from the website
• How to enter a building into the tool from start to finish
• How to double check entered data
• How to assess compliance with Building Regulations Part L and understand the energy usage and carbon emissions of the building
• Description of every parameter in the tool and an explanation of the User Guide itself
• Location and properties of the key input and output files

• Assignment 70%
• Exam 30%

Paddy Loughman is our lead lecturer on the QQI Building Energy Rating programme. A Mechanical Engineering graduate by profession, Paddy has been a BER Assessor for Dwellings and Non-Domestic properties since 2008, having carried out thousands of BERs.

Paddy has delivered BER training since 2008, also developing and designing course materials to keep up to date with BER methodology and changes to Building Regulations over the years. Most recently, he has developed and delivered Chevron’s completely new BER course covering NZEB requirements and the new DEAP 4.2 web-based software.

As well as the standard QQI BER courses, Paddy has provided custom courses to suit the needs of architects’ and engineers’ practices.

Paddy is a Registered Technical Advisor for SEAI’s Heat Pump Grant scheme and is also Chevron’s representative at SEAI’s BER Trainer workshops.

Chevron College student support is unmatched. We are committed to the ongoing needs of our students and boast the following support structures to assist students for 1 year following course completion:

• Free telephone support from our full time student support officer Mr David Collins to answer any technical or DEAP software queries you may have
• 24 hour guaranteed turnaround email response to technical support queries
• DEAP Software Support team to assist with any query you have in relation to software operation and configuration
• Free Revision Course offered to all students
• Discounts on other energy training courses as you progress your energy career
• As a dedicated Energy Training provider we are fully immersed and up-to-speed with Energy Industry related information and legislation

The application of BER to buildings other than dwellings is more complex than for the domestic sector due to the large variation in design, scale, function, usage etc. The Non-Domestic Energy Assessment Procedure (NEAP), which utilises the Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) is the national calculation methodology. The current version is iSBEMie_v5.5h.

For new entrants looking to register as a non-domestic BER assessor for the first time, candidates will be required to fulfill the pre-qualification registration requirements currently outlined on SEAI’s website, supply the relevant registration documentation to SEAI and attend a mandatory New Assessor Induction Module delivered by SEAI.

Amount of BER assessments carried out per year

• 2020: 3,144
• 2021: 3,838
• 2022: 4,236
• 2023 up to Sept:3,528

In compliance with Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 Part 6, where Chevron College offers training programmes of 3 months duration or more, Learner Protection cover is in place via a relevant financial product, should Chevron College cease to provide QQI programmes before learners have completed awards.

To register as a non-domestic BER assessor, you must meet the pre-qualification criteria.

Please ensure that you have met the pre-qualification requirements before completing your registration as a BER assessor. If you do not meet the pre-qualification criteria your application to become a BER assessor will not be processed.

Non-domestic assessors are required to satisfy two criteria for pre-qualification.
1. An NFQ level 7 degree/qualification in a building or construction related discipline,
where at least two of the subjects listed below are covered for a minimum of two
semesters each.
2. Proof of membership with one of the below listed professional bodies at the specified
grades.

Proof of membership with one of the below listed professional bodies at the specified grades.

• Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
  • Fellow (FCIBSE)
  • Member (MCIBSE)
  • Associate (ACIBSE)
  • Licentiate (LCIBSE)
  • Graduate member

   

  Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)

  • Fellow (FCIAT)
  • Chartered architectural technologists (MCIAT)
  • Associate member (ACIAT)

   

  Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

  • Fellow (CIOB)
  • Member CIOB
  • Incorporated member (ICIOB)
  • Associate member (ACIOB)

   

  Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)

  • Chartered Fellow (FCABE)
  • Chartered Building Engineer (C. Build E MCABE)
  • Chartered Member (MCABE)
  • Graduate (Grad CABE)

   

  Energy Institute

  • Fellow (FEI)
  • Chartered engineer (CEng)
  • Incorporated engineer (IEng)
  • Chartered energy manager
  • Member (MEI)
  • Chartered energy engineer
  • Engineering technician (EngTech)
  • Technician member (TMEI)
  • Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv)

   

  Engineers Ireland (EI)

  • Fellow (CEng FIEI)
  • Associate (AMIEI)
  • Chartered engineer (CEng MIEI)
  • Ordinary member (MIEI)
  • Engineering Technician (EngTech MIEI)

   

  Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI)

  • Fellow (FRIAI)
  • Member (MRIAI)
  • Architectural technician member (RIAI Arch. Tech)
  • Graduate

   

  Society of Chartered Surveyors (SCSI)

  • Chartered Quantity surveyor
  • Chartered Building surveyor
  • Member (MSCSI)
  • Fellow (FSCSI)
  • Associate

NFQ Level 7 Degree in one of the following:

• Architecture
• Architectural technology
• Building services engineering
• Building surveying
• Civil engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Quantity surveying

NFQ Level 7 Degree where min. two subjects below covered for min. two semesters each

• Architecture
• Architectural technology
• Building construction/technology
• Building design
• Building energy performance
• Building services engineering
• Building surveying
• Civil engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Quantity surveying