- Standard Rate
- £1615.00 +VAT
- Member Rate
- £1290.00 +VAT
- Energy Assessor Training
- Sustainability
This course is designed for those wishing to take the steps to become Low Carbon Consultants (LCCs) and also those who want to gain certification as Low Carbon Energy Assessors (LCEAs) to be able to produce Display Energy Certificates (DECs). Please note that you will still need to apply to become a LCC with CIBSE Certification after passing the examination.
Becoming an LCC is a pre-requisite for being a LCEA with CIBSE Certification. Find out more about routes to become a LCEA to produce DECs.
Training is not mandatory and as such you can purchase the exam only.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the course you will have an understanding of the following:
- Legislative framework
- Building regulations Part L
- Energy Performance Certification
- Low and zero carbon technologies
- Factors affecting building efficiency
Before booking a course, please pay particular attention to the information below regarding preparation and the levels of qualifications and experience required to pass the training.
The LCC course is intensive and requires a high level of prior knowledge. Providing you pass the exam at the end of the course you can apply to join the CIBSE Certification Low Carbon Consultant register. For more information about Display Energy Certificates (DECs) and the process of certification, please visit the CIBSE Certification website.
If you are hoping to certify as a DEC assessor* we recommend that you complete the CIBSE Certification pre-APEL form, before you complete the LCC assessment.
Please Note:
If you wish to produce Display Energy Certificates (DECs) you must:
- have gained certification as a Low Carbon Energy Assessor (LCEA) with CIBSE Certification.
- be able to demonstrate that you are competent in the use of an approved software tool to produce the DEC and Advisory Report.
The DEC Theory and OrCalc Software Training course will provide the background knowledge related to Display Energy Certification and the role of the Energy Assessor, as well as an overview of the ORCalc Software used to produce the Display Energy Certificate itself and the associated Advisory Report.
Your course will be hosted on Microsoft Teams if ‘Remote’ or at our headquarters in Farringdon, London if ‘Face-to-face’. Joining instructions will be included in the booking confirmation sent upon successful booking of a live course. You will receive an email with the subject line ‘Welcome to MyCIBSE Learning’ from [email protected] once your place has been confirmed, where you can create a password to access your ‘MyCIBSE Learning’ portal. Please note this portal will host the exam only, which will be assigned to you on the day of the course.
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This course is designed for those wishing to take the steps to become Low Carbon Consultants (LCCs) and also those who want to gain certification as Low Carbon Energy Assessors (LCEAs) to be able to produce Display Energy Certificates (DECs). Please note that you will still need to apply to become a LCC with CIBSE Certification after passing the examination.
Becoming an LCC is a pre-requisite for being a LCEA with CIBSE Certification. Find out more about routes to become a LCEA to produce DECs.
The exam is 'Open Book' - texts allowed are:
How to Access the Exam
You will have access to the exam via your My CIBSE Learning Portal under the tab ‘My Courses and Exams’. A 'MyCIBSE Learning' account will be created for you on the day of the training course and you should find an email with the subject 'Welcome to My CIBSE Learning' in your inbox containing a link for you to create a password along with a second email notifying you that you have been enrolled onto the exam.
About the Exam
There are 50 multiple choice questions (worth two marks each). The exam is marked out of 100 and the pass mark is 70%. The time allowed is 90 minutes. Based on government guidelines, an additional 25% extra time is given for special needs. Time allowed is 113 minutes.
Once your attendance on the course has been confirmed you will have access to the exam via your My CIBSE Learning Portal under the tab ‘My Courses’.
If there is any reason that you should not be able to complete the exam online, please contact a member of the training team at [email protected] to make alternative arrangements.
Multiple choice questions only have one correct answer – candidates should note that some questions offer options for ‘all of the above/below’ or ‘none of the above/below’ so the questions should be read carefully.
The questions will cover the whole syllabus, some of which is only covered in the pre-reading. Some of the questions will require good engineering judgement. Some of the questions will require a calculation. You will need a calculator.
The exam is hosted via the CIBSE Learning Management System. Each exam is timed and will automatically log the candidate out once the time has ended. The CIBSE Learning Management System has a single sign on system forcing the candidate to login with a username and password. Once the exam has been started the candidate is unable to pause or restart the exam and must be finished in the allocated time.
Although the exam is 'open book' it is not designed to allow candidates to look up all the answers - material allowed should be regarded as reference. If candidates have not prepared thoroughly by completing the pre-reading and understanding the training course, they may find it hard to finish the exam. CIBSE Training must be notified in advance of any relevant special needs or requirements.
Speakers
Richard Holmes
Third Stone Ltd | Director
Richard has been involved in energy management and assessment for 30 years.
He is a CIBSE Certification Low Carbon Consultant for Design and Operation, a Chartered Environmentalist (C.Env.) and a Member of the Energy Institute (MEI).
After 10 years working for the Energy Saving Trust’s advice network, the European Energy Agency network and local authority Carbon Management Teams, Richard set up his own consultancy business (Third Stone Limited) in 2005.
He provides an advisory service to various clients from the construction industry to other businesses and public sector organisations.
He has delivered training courses on energy management and assessment throughout his career and is a lecturer at Nottingham Trent University’s Business School and School of Architecture.
Meet the trainer: Richard Holmes, the Low Carbon Consultant Building Design trainer (cibseblog.co.uk)
Adrian Sweetman
Acreshort Consulting | Principal Energy Consultant
Adrian Sweetman has an engineering background and has applied that knowledge to the energy management field thus bringing a practical perspective to the courses he delivers.
Having been training for CIBSE since 2008, Adrian has a good level of knowledge in the field of energy efficiency, legislation and compliance gained through working with a divers set of commercial and industrial clients as a consultant.
Adrian is also a CIBSE Certification Non Domestic Energy Assessor and ESOS Lead Assessor.
Booking your place on a course is easy with two simple options:
1. Credit/Debit Card
Click the 'Book Now' button at the top right of this webpage, next to your desired date to secure your spot instantly using a credit or debit card.
2. Invoice
To request an invoice, please complete our ‘Public Course Booking Form’. Your place on the course will be confirmed once our Training team processes your booking.
International Bookings
For delegates booking from outside the UK, VAT will not be charged for ‘Remote’ and ‘On-Demand’ courses, as well as online exams. VAT will only apply if you attend a course in person within the UK. Delegates residing outside of the UK, will need to complete a ‘Public Course Booking Form’.
If you encounter any difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
Group Bookings
For bookings of 6 or more employees, please visit the 'Corporate Bookings' tab on the left of this page for details on how to arrange group training.
Please contact us to talk about all your corporate training requirements:
Email: [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 8772 3660.
Next Steps
Remote - How to join:
This course will be conducted live online via Microsoft Teams. You do not need a Microsoft Teams account. After finalising your booking, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the session.
You can join using your preferred web browser. Alternatively, if you have the Microsoft Teams desktop app installed, simply click 'join meeting' in the email to connect directly through the app.
Face-to-Face:
The course location will be listed below the corresponding date and included in your booking confirmation email, sent after your booking is finalised. Please arrive at the location 15 minutes before the start time.
Note that face-to-face courses are not available online, so your in-person attendance is required.
Catering will be provided during the course. If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please inform us in advance by emailing [email protected] so we can make suitable arrangements.
Course Materials:
The course presentation and any additional materials will be provided to delegates on the day of the course, once attendance has been confirmed. You will receive links via email to download these materials. For those attending a remote course, the materials will also be shared through the Microsoft Teams chat.
In our efforts to be more sustainable, we encourage you not to print the materials.
What is included?
• Two-day training led by an industry expert
• Exam: Included with the course with one extra attempt provided as standard.
• CPD certificate upon completion
• PDF course materials
• Lunch and refreshments (For face-to-face courses only)
CIBSE recognises the value of team collaboration and offers specialised training solutions for companies looking to enhance their teams' expertise. Our Corporate training service provides a fully guided experience, designed to upskill your employees without the hassle of scheduling conflicts.
Enjoy personalised learning journeys that boost productivity and innovation.
Further discounts are available for group bookings.
To learn more about these discounts and to discuss your corporate training needs, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +44 (0)20 8772 3660
To book a course or make an enquiry, please complete our ‘Corporate Training Enquiry Form’.