The learners and trainer will connect via a video link (like video conference call). All participants will be sent a link. Once you click on the link, it will take you straight to the online classroom. It is simple and straightforward. 

 Things to remember when attending the DEA virtual session:

·            Make sure you have a good broadband connection

·            Know how to connect your audio/video. You may also use headphones to listen in.

·            Suitable environment to concentrate without background noise.

·            Log in before the session starts 

·            Keep your mic on mute if not speaking – this minimizes any echoing.

The training course will be delivered on either three or five consecutive days with a trainer. You will have full access to this interactive session, which means that all the tutoring and interactive case studies are completed online. You will be able to participate in the course in real-time and interact with your trainer. Same as face-to-face training.

The course will adequately equip you with all that you need to become a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor to issue EPC reports.

• Learn at a location of your choice – Home or Office
• No Need to Travel, Saving on Both Costs and Time
• Same Content & Objectives Achieved As Classroom-Based Training
• Interact With Your Training Throughout & Ask Questions in Real Time
• Learning Materials Available To Be Downloaded To Device. i.e (Laptop / Tablet / Computer)

Full Support from the start till you complete your qualification and achieve your final certificate and licence. 

Both the 3-day and the 5-day courses lead to the same qualification. Also, the portfolio requirements and the City & Guilds qualification certificate are the same. However, the main difference is as under:

The 3-Day Virtual/Online Course: In this course, you will complete the entire training, assignments, interactive case studies and software training to produce an EPC virtually/online with the trainer. Beyond the 3-day course, you will be required to complete the rest of your portfolio in your own time. This will include completing the case studies and you can utilise properties belonging to yourself, friends or family to complete your portfolio. You will get ongoing support from us for the completion of your portfolio. It is expected that you complete the portfolio within 1-2 weeks of the online course. After successful completion of your portfolio, you will get the qualification and licence to start work.

The 5-Day Training: In this course, you will complete the entire training, assignments, interactive case studies and software training to produce an EPC virtually/online with the trainer. This is the same as the 3-Day virtual/online course. However, you will be attending 2 additional days (Thursday & Friday) to complete your full portfolio, therefore, no additional work required. 

There are No Hidden costs. The cost of the course includes City & Guilds registration, training, assessment, certification, all course material and required software.

Yes, however, you will need to become accredited with a recognised accreditation scheme (Elmhurst, ECMK, Quidos) once you are qualified. Which can happen on the same day as you apply? There is no additional cost or Membership fee to join the licensing body. The only fee you will pay is approximately £6-7 per lodgement to issue the official EPC to your client.

Within one week after the successful completion of the course and portfolio.