Combined Building Energy Rating BER Assessor Training Courses for New & Existing Dwellings

Classroom Course Schedule for 2010

Course Duration: 6 days      Course Times: 9am-5pm       Course Cost: €1995

MARCH	ONLINE
15th Mar

MARCH	DUBLIN
22nd Mar

APRIL	CORK
19th Apr

APRIL	LIMERICK
26th Apr

MAY	WATERFORD
10th May

MAY	GALWAY
17th May

MAY	ATHLONE
24th May

Being the Best has made us the Biggest Energy Training Provider in Ireland

Chevron is a widely recognised and highly regarded provider of Accredited Energy training in Ireland. We are the market leader in BER training and most referenced private sector performer in the energy sector, setting the standard for others to match.

Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI), the Regulatory body for energy sector has published guidelines for persons considering undertaking a BER Assessor Training Course and what to take into consideration when making your choice.

The following is a summary of the SEI recommendations and information on how Chevron Training deliver the best option for all students considering undertaking a

BER Course:

TRAINERS:

SEI recommend that you give careful consideration to evaluating the information given about the qualifications and experience of the course trainers.

Chevron Training invest heavily in our trainers, all of whom are highly qualified professionals, holding at least an Honours degree in an Engineering related discipline along with holding a FAS train the trainer qualification. We require that all trainers have a minimum of 5 years experience in a training role such as at a third level institution, and all trainers must have obtained a mark of over 90% in the overall BER examination.

In addition, as Chevron Training is Irelands only dedicated Energy Training Specialist, uniquely offering a complete suite of energy related training course, we are dedicated to our trainers continual professional development by providing ongoing training to our trainers in the areas of air pressure testing, thermal imaging, solar, biomass, heatpump, and wind energy, all of which will broaden your learning experience with us.

TRAINING COURSE MATERIALS:

SEI recommend that programme material should cover the learning outcomes stated in the ‘Specification for BER Assessor Training Programmes for BER of New Dwellings’ in sufficient detail to ensure learners thoroughly understand the theory behind each element of the DEAP calculation.

Chevron Training employ highly qualified industry Academics to develop our course notes, reference materials and case study examples. We then have them reviewed by an independent body, include all recommendations and sign off on the final documentation. We work through each learning outcome in the module descriptor, one by one, designing comprehensive explanations in all required areas. Our course materials have been designed to be as much benefit to students both during the course and after the course when carrying out real life BER assessments.

COURSE DURATION:

SEI recommend you look carefully at the training providers elapsed time from commencement to completion of the course, the number of contact days provided and the number of learning hours involved in taking the course. These figures vary significantly from one provider to another.

Chevron Training focus our efforts in real-time in our intensive classroom environment, unlike other providers who direct students to study and review specific learner outcomes and material in their own time. Note in particular that the BER course specification, designed by SEI, has clearly indicated there are 130 individual learning outcomes that students must be taught during the BER Assessor course. The benefits of delivering the BER Assessor Course in our optimum skill-transfer format are reinforced for Chevron's students, by providing the opportunity to ask questions as we progress through each module throughout the course.

We don’t offer classroom based part time BER Courses as we feel that the course does not lend itself to that delivery format. Instructionally this course requires a good knowledge of theory followed by a strong practical focus, concluding with an exam preparation section. This works best for you when delivered in a block, rather than in short sessions.

AFTERCARE & SUPPORT:

SEI recommend you familiarise yourself with what level of support, if any, will be provided to learners by the BER Assessor training company, after you have completed the course.

Chevron Training student support is Unmatched. We are committed to the ongoing needs of our students and boast the following support structures to assist students following course completion:

• Free telephone support from our full time student support officer Mr Brendan Rossiter to answer any technical or DEAP software queries you may have.

• 24 hour guaranteed turnaround email response to technical support queries

• DEAP Software Support team to assist with any query you have in relation to software operation and configuration

• Free Revision Course offered to all students where you can revisit a classroom course in any location across the country at any time

• Free monthly e-newsletter containing up-to-date regulatory & technical information

• Coming Soon: Free dedicated online forum for student to student discussion with over 3000 technical BER questions already answered by a qualified expert

• Discounts on other energy training courses as you progress your energy career

• As a dedicated Energy Training provider we are fully immersed and up-to-speed with Energy Industry related information and legislation

• Non conflict of business interest guarantee: We are fully committed to student learning. By focusing 100% on training you to become a BER Assessor, and by not directly competing with you by running our own BER Assessment service, you can be guaranteed your individual success is of paramount importance to us. We pride ourselves on providing you with as much transparent information as possible about the BER industry and vital market opportunities. We provide 'you' with ideas on how to develop an energy assessment rating business, while we focus on our business of training.

Chevron Training is extremely proud to offer and support the most comprehensive BER Course in the market today.

Jobseekers who satisfy the criteria for FÁS funding , may be able to attend Chevron Training’s FÁS funded training courses for free, as they will be able to avail of up to 100% funding for the course fee.