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Who should attend?
Past delegates have included: design team, development officers, surveyors, architects, planning, building control, breeam assessors, independent consultants, self builders and students. Read more about the importance of this training.
You can qualify to assess new homes under the Code for Sustainable Homes standard. No portfolio required.
Key areas covered:
Our four day Code for Sustainable Homes training course is designed to qualify people to undertake assessments of newly constructed domestic properties under the Code for Sustainable Homes. The Code for Sustainable Homes covers nine categories of sustainable design including: • Energy and CO2 Emissions • Water • Materials • Surface Water Run-off • Waste • Pollution • Heath and Wellbeing • Management • Ecology
Days 1 & 2 - You gain an understanding of the methodology and background to each category. Practical workshops mean you get to practice using and are familar with key parts of the Code for Sustainable Homes technical guide. All 292 pages of it!
Day 3 - You will practice use of the Code for Sustainable Homes 'software' that you will be using when carrying out live assessments. We guide you through calculating an assessment and using the online reporting tool. You then have one month for home study - most people revise and practise for at least 3 days. We are on call for support and advice.
Day 4 - In the morning you will receive further guidance on the assessment process and there is plenty of time to ask questions. The afternoon involves two multiple-choice, open book exams. The first exam focuses on your knowledge of the Code for Sustainable Homes technical guide. The second exam test knowledge of the Code for Sustainable Homes software.
How long?
0930 start and 1730 finish
What do attendees from our other courses say?
“The standard of teaching and your dedication to it were exemplary.”
Anthony Probert, Phlorum Limited
"Please pass on my thanks to Andrew and the team. A very enjoyable course, and a pleasure to be taught by such knowledgeable people. I look forward to doing some more training at some stage!"Deborah Elliot, PRP Architects
"The course made it seem less scary and achievable whereas before achieving Code 3 felt an impossible task."Rebecca Bell, The Design Partnership
Who trains the course?
Our trainers are well respected training professionals and practising Code for Sustainable Homes assessors. We had input on the development of the standard. We undertake Code for Sustainable Homes assessments. Our materials are accredited by the BRE and we have excellent feedback and pass rates.
How much does it cost?
The fee for open Code for Sustainable Homes assessor course is £900. The cost of the exam, if booked at the same time as the training is £350, otherwise £450. All prices are exclusive of VAT. For dates of the next Code for Sustainable Homes courses please see the events listed below.
In house option
Sustainable Homes can also run this course at your premises for six or more people. This can save accommodation and travel expenses. To request a quote please contact our friendly training team on 0208 973 0429 or info@sustainablehomes.co.uk.
Please note
There are two steps to becoming a licensed Code for Sustainable Homes assessor: passing the exams listed above and; joining the BRE Approved Accreditation Scheme. Joining this scheme costs £375 per assessor a year.