Elmhurst’s ABBE DEC training course provides a great opportunity for those new or familiar with the Non-Domestic sector, to become fully qualified as a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) Assessor, with the responsibility for delivering DEC assessments for public buildings across the UK.
✅ Ideal upskill for Non Domestic Energy Assessors but also suitable for new entrants
✅Supplement your existing income, or build a completely new business.
✅ Work for yourself – control your work/life balance.
✅ Enjoy repeat business, undertake assessments each year.
✅ Get involved with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme.
ABBE Display Energy Certificate
Elmhurst offers remote DEC training options to become a qualified Display Energy Certificate Assessor with no prior experience needed.
Choose our Remote/Online Training to study from your home or office with interactive online sessions led by our expert trainers.
£840 + Reg Fee + VAT
What does a DEC Assessor do?
Public buildings which have a total floor area over 250 square metres and which are frequently visited by the public, are required to have a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) displayed publicly. As a trained DEC Assessor, you will have the relevant knowledge to assess the energy use of buildings within the public sector (hospitals, doctors, libraries, schools, council buildings etc). You’ll use approved Operational Rating (OR) software to produce the required energy certificate and advisory report.
DEC assessments require work to be undertaken on site with data entry completed back at home or in the office. Assessors will collect observations about the building’s heating, lighting and ventilation systems, using documents provided by the building owner to determine how the building is used.
The time it takes to complete a typical DEC assessment depends on the size of the building. A small public building may only take 1-2 hours, whereas a large site with multiple floors or buildings (such as a hospital) could potentially take up to a week. Multi-building sites will always take longer to complete, but having the Facilities Manager of the site on hand is always helpful and can speed up the process.
Our training quality promise to you
Quality lies at the heart of what we do, and it all starts with the training that we offer. We strive to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge required to deliver quality energy assessment services. In a constantly evolving industry, staying current is key. Our close ties with the sector ensure our courses remain relevant and up to date, offering you knowledge that’s not only timely but timeless.
✔️ Expertise – our trainers are fully qualified and come with invaluable industry experience
✔️ Adaptability – we’re always fine tuning our courses based on your feedback
✔️ Personalised support – guidance that is tailored to your pace making learning with us as individual as you are
✔️ Transparent Pricing – our all-inclusive pricing means you focus on learning, not fees
✔️ Qualify with confidence – complete your course ready to tackle the industry and your role head-on, armed with practical skills and real-world knowledge
✔️ Support beyond training – As the UK’s largest government approved energy assessor scheme, we can provide technical support to you, not only during your training, but also into your career
Why choose Elmhurst for Display Energy Certificate (DEC) Training?
We know there’s a lot of choice when it comes to choosing a training provider for your next course, but we’re confident in our ability to deliver the best quality training in our industry.
Take a look at what you get when you choose to train with Elmhurst:
| Elmhurst Energy | Other Training Providers |
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| Multi award winning training provider | ✔ | ❌ |
| 30 Years Industry Experience | ✔ | ❌ |
| Course content developed with real-world feedback from industry | ✔ | ❌ |
| Bespoke training | ✔ | ✔ |
| UK’s largest technical support team in the industry | ✔ | ❌ |
| Dedicated customer service team, just for training | ✔ | ❌ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
A building that is used /visited by the public and is also funded by a local authority is considered to be a public building. These include libraries, leisure centres, schools and hospitals, to name a few.
Anybody can become a DEC Assessor, but it can help to have some previous experience in Non-Domestic Energy Assessment. Those with an interest in building and construction will find this role rewarding.
Depending on your experience, a DEC Assessor can earn similar to a Non-Domestic Energy Assessor. For those who choose to work self-employed, What they earn will depend on a number of different factors, such as the level of local competition, the frequency of assessments, as well as the size and complexity of the buildings they are assessing.
There are a few different avenues available to DEC Assessors. These include; registered referrals on our website, word of mouth, and working with local authorities.
You can also take a look on the Elmhurst Opportunities page for any relevant work opportunities in the industry.
Depending on your previous experience, and the course option you select, training will take 2 days to complete. Following completion of an assessment, you will become fully qualified as a DEC Assessor.
As the Government prepares the country for Net Zero, there will be more focus on improving all buildings – public buildings included. With this in mind, DEC Assessors will be needed to measure the efficiency of these buildings.
As a DEC Assessor, you can explore opportunities within the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) and see how behavioural changes affect energy consumption in large enterprises.
In order for a DEC Assessor to produce a legally valid Display Energy Certificate, they must be accredited with a government approved energy assessment scheme- such as Elmhurst.
Accreditation schemes are there to support members in their practice, by providing them with ongoing technical guidance, training and software. They are also required to monitor the work of DEC Assessors through regular auditing- this ensures quality within the industry.
Become a Member with Elmhurst
Once qualified as a DEC Assessor, you will be eligible to join Elmhurst’s industry leading accreditation scheme, free of charge. If you are looking for a scheme which offers competitive lodgement fees, access to professional technical support, opportunities to enhance your skills, as well as the tools to build a competitive business, then Elmhurst Energy is the accreditation scheme for you.
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