Monday 12 May to Wednesday 14 May 2025, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Exam Wednesday 21 May 2025
This course is tailored to Northern Ireland
Learners must attend all sessions in person
This three-day course leading to the NEA/City & Guilds 6281-01 Level 3 Award in Energy Awareness remains one of NEA’s most popular courses for Energy Efficiency Advisers.
Previous candidates who have successfully achieved this qualification have come from a range of organisations including local councils, voluntary organisations, energy companies and providers, and housing associations.
Course Audience
This training course is designed for people who wish to gain or further their knowledge of domestic energy efficiency and is aimed at those who are in a position to provide energy advice.
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 and 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
Three days of training and one day of examination (all face to face).
How will the Assessment work?
Candidates will go on to sit the exam in person with an NEA registered examiner.
For further information, course fees and booking, please contact:
Nichola MacDougall
Training Officer (NI)
National Energy Action NI
Tel: 028 9023 9909
E-mail: Nichola.MacDougall@nea.org.uk
