Training - options and costs

Please note we are unable to provide face to face or one to one training sessions at this time. Online training is not affected. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

On-line distance learning courses

Training when you want it: purchase an access code to the on-line learning course and work through it in your own time. On-line distance learning courses are available in:

Online distance 1: JPA Designer SAP 9.92 training course for On-Construction Domestic Energy Assessors - 2015 version
A comprehensive course, which considers the background to SAP assessments (EPBD and Building Regulations), SAP 2012 and supporting U-value calculations, and all the data gathering and data entry requirements of SAP 2012 and interpreting the results. JPA Designer SAP module is the recommended option for delegates who intend to complete the DipOCEA qualification assessment and examination with one of our accreditation partners.

Also available is our SAP 9.90 training course for OnCon Assessors - ask for details.

Click here to download the full breakdown of the On-line Energy Assessors training course

£500 +VAT per candidate

Online distance 2: Part F 2012 and SAP 2009 (Northern Ireland) (approx. 6 hours)
This web-based course examines the changes in the SAP 2009 calculation methodology and the new compliance standards introduced in 2012. The course consists of six modules covering:

• Changes to the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012;
• Technical Booklet F1 2012;
• Changes in SAP 2009;
• Thermal mass in SAP 2009 calculations;
• New methods for assessing heat loss at junctions;
• The JPA Designer SAP 2009 module;
• Lodging EPCs.

The course includes a comprehensive training manual, video presentations, links to important documents and resources, self-assessment tests and worked examples. The modular structure makes it easy to complete the training at your own pace. To get the best out of the course you should allow around one hour per module giving a total of around 6 hours for the complete course.

£80 +VAT per candidate (includes training certificate)

Online distance 4: JPA Designer U-value
This course is designed to introduce you to the principles of U-value calculations by the combined method. It shows you how to carry out basic U-value calculation by hand, then demonstrates how to carry out calculations using JPA Designer. The course also explains the conventions to be observed when carrying out U-value calculations. The course consists of eight modules including:

• The mechanisms by which heat is transferred;
• The assessment of thermal performance of materials used in construction;
• The combined method for calculating U-values;
• Assessing thermal bridging;
• Calculating U-values for walls and roofs;
• The thermal performance of air spaces and cavities within constructions;
• Correction factors and unheated spaces.

£300 +VAT per candidate (includes training certificate)

Terms and conditions

All training fees must be paid in advance of the training course. We accept all major credit cards and can issue pro forma invoices if you need to raise a PO.