Energy Assessors must undertake approved training in the software tool they wish to use to produce EPCs. DesignBuilder Certification provides a competitively priced training package including:

• Two day hands-on training course approved by CIBSE Certification giving trainees a thorough grounding in the use of DesignBuilder.
• A manual providing guidance on data entry and program use.
• Post training support and mentoring via telephone and e-mail.

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To produce and lodge EPCs Energy Assessors must sign up with an Accredited Scheme. These schemes require the assessor to demonstrate competence in the software they intend to use by passing an approved examination. DesignBuilder Certification provides:

• An Examination for DesignBuilder SBEM.
• Certificates of Competence to candidates who pass the examination. These certificates will be recognised by BRE, CIBSE, Stroma, ECMK, Northgate, SEI
• Other acceditation schemes will be supported in due course. 

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