Historic Environment Scotland are delighted to announce this 2-day course on Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings

This NOCN Level 3 qualification (equivalent of SCQF Level 6) provides an overview of older and traditional (pre-1919) buildings, the range of energy efficiency measures available, how to evaluate their suitability, and how to recommend their installation.

This 2-day course on energy efficiency measures for older and traditional buildings is accredited by the National Open College Network (NOCN)

The course will take place in-person at our dedicated conservation centre in Stirling, with remote assessments undertaken on an agreed day after the course. Our experts will guide you through three modules:

· Recognise the age, nature, and characteristics of older and traditional buildings.

· Evaluate the appropriate options for introducing energy efficiency measures to older and traditional buildings.

· Make recommendations and give advice on introducing energy efficiency measures to older and traditional buildings.

This programme will allow you to obtain a recognised qualification in energy efficiency and is highly relevant to the increased international dialogue around environmental solutions towards home energy, in response to the global climate emergency.

The total learning time for this qualification is 30 hours, with 14 guided learning hours, 15 hours pre-course reading and one-hour remote exam. Please read the NOCN Course Specifications for more information.

The full programme will be sent to candidates ahead of the course delivery.

Learning outcomes

You will:

Unit 1: Recognising the age, nature and characteristics of older and traditional buildings.

1. Be able to establish the age of a building, to identify a building of traditional construction and to understand the implications for the introduction of energy efficiency measures.

2. Be able to identify the heritage and significance of a building.

3. Be able to explain how conservation principles are applied to older and traditional buildings.

4. Be able to identify the construction of older and traditional buildings, their performance and the materials used.

5. Be able to identify the types of heating and ventilation systems in the building and the implications these have on the introduction of energy efficiency measures.

6. Be able to explain the implications of common building defects for energy efficiency measures.

7. Be able to refer to a specialist or recommend further analysis or investigation when required.

Unit 2: Evaluate the options for introducing energy efficiency measures to older and traditional buildings

1. Be able to identify the range of energy efficiency measures relevant to older and traditional buildings.

2. Be able to assess the implications of the existing building condition and defects and how the repairs affect the choice of energy efficiency measures.

3. Be able to assess the implications of occupant behaviour for proposed energy efficiency measures.

4. Be able to assess the implications of the relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

5. Be able to assess the technical risks associated with the energy efficiency measures and how to mitigate the risks.

6. Be able to explain Energy Performance Certificates and their limitations and the impact of using default U-values and identify alternative sources of U-values.

7. Be able to evaluate the options for the introduction of energy efficiency measures to older and traditional buildings.

Unit 3: Make recommendations and provide advice on the introduction of energy efficiency measures to older and traditional buildings.

1. Be able to make recommendations and give advice on introducing energy efficiency measures to older and traditional buildings.

2. Be able to review a range of information sources and refine the proposed energy efficiency measures for older and traditional buildings.

3. Be able to prepare reports and plans including recommendations and providing advice on the introduction of energy efficiency measures for older and traditional buildings.

4. Be able to describe the implications of the relevant legal and regulatory requirements for the installation of energy efficiency measures in older and traditional buildings.

5. Be able to justify the recommended energy efficiency measures.

6. Be able to explain the requirements for the delivery of energy efficiency measures in a retrofit project.

Who is this course for?

This course is principally designed for persons who are aged 18 years of age or older and who already have a background and experience in the construction industry. This includes the following occupational areas:

· Experienced craftspeople and general building operatives.

· Proprietors of small building companies who have experience of working on various aspects of traditional (pre-1919) buildings, or plan to undertake this type of work.

· Site managers and supervisors involved in managing contracts for the energy efficiency and re

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