NEA Northern Ireland

Qualification and Supported E-Learning

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Level 3 Award in
Energy Awareness 6281-01

This three-day course leading to the NEA/City & Guilds 6281-01 Level 3 Award in Energy Awareness, has been running for 30+ years reaching more than 26,000 people. This course remains NEA’s most popular for Energy Efficiency Advisers.
Previous candidates who have successfully achieved this qualification have come from the voluntary/community sector, industry, health and housing, government departments, local council and consumer bodies.
Candidates will go on to sit the exam with an NEA registered examiner.

Course Audience

This course is designed for staff involved in providing householders with energy efficiency advice either face-to-face or by telephone.

Pre-requisite

As this is a level 3 qualification learners will also require basic literacy and numeracy skills.
The course and exam will include some written activities as well as calculating fuel bills; calculating running costs of electrical appliances and converting temperatures using simple formulas which will be provided.

Course Aim

The course aims to provide delegates with an understanding of energy advice and the knowledge required to deliver energy advice to householders.

Course objectives

Explain:

• The efficiency and appropriate use of heating and hot water appliances and systems and the functions of the controls;
• Domestic fuel cost data using the Sutherlands heat cost tables;
• How to record gas and electricity consumption and work out costs;
• Payment options for gas and electricity;
• Insulation methods for improving the energy efficiency of a range of building types;
• Grants & schemes to help householders improve the energy efficiency of their homes;
• The causes of condensation dampness, how to avoid condensation and remedial actions to combat existing condensation.

Duration

The course will be delivered across three days (usually consecutive) followed by a one-day exam. The exam will usually take place a week after the training to leave a little time for learners to revise.

Delivery method

This course can be delivered face-to-face in a classroom or online via E-Learning. Please select the relevant button below for further details on the course format.

For further details, fees and booking please contact

Nichola MacDougall, Training Officer (NI), National Energy Action NI
NEA NI Tel: 028 9023 9909