NOCN
Level 3
QN: 610/5764/2
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NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 134 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
134 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Introduction to Domestic Energy Assessments.
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and value of domestic energy assessments.
- Know the main features of a home that affect its energy efficiency.
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a Domestic Energy Assessor.
2
Prepare to carry out domestic energy assessments.
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legislation and regulatory requirements relating to domestic energy assessments and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
- Understand how to confirm instructions and requirements for carrying out domestic energy assessments.
- Understand how to identify and investigate property-related factors that affect energy assessment.
- Be able to confirm instructions and prepare to carry out domestic energy assessments.
- Be able to investigate and collect accurate information about the property for energy assessment.
3
Produce and present Energy Performance Certificates for domestic properties.
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles and purpose of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) process for domestic properties.
- Understand how approved software is used to assess energy performance and generate recommendations for domestic properties.
- Understand how to issue Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and present their contents to client.
- Be able to generate a domestic Energy Performance Certificate using approved software.
- Be able to finalise and prepare an Energy Performance Certificate for lodgement.
- Be able to finalise, issue, and explain the Energy Performance Certificate to the client.
- Be able to explain how the EPC can inform energy efficiency improvements in domestic properties.
4
Understanding Domestic Retrofit Assessment Principles.
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles and purpose of domestic retrofit assessments.
- Understand the key elements evaluated during a domestic retrofit assessment.
- Understand the professional practices associated with conducting retrofit assessments.
5
Undertake domestic energy assessments in the workplace.
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the information required to collect and input data for generating an EPC for a domestic property.
- Understand the property features and external factors that influence domestic energy performance.
- Understand how to collate and maintain records of inspection findings.
- Be able to carry out property inspections to collect data for determining domestic energy performance.
- Be able to collate relevant information to assess the energy performance of a domestic property.
- Be able to maintain accurate and complete records of domestic energy inspection findings.
6
Work safely, effectively and professionally when conducting domestic energy assessments.
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to work safely and securely when carrying out domestic energy assessments.
- Understand the professional standards and behaviours required when conducting domestic energy assessments.
- Understand the legislation, codes of conduct, and compliance requirements that apply to domestic energy assessment.
- Be able to comply with legal, regulatory and organisational requirements when carrying out domestic energy assessments.
- Be able to maintain health, safety and security while carrying out domestic energy assessments.
- Be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, and other professionals involved in domestic energy assessments.
- Be able to carry out domestic energy assessments in a professional and competent manner.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5764/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2025