Domestic Energy Assessor

To become a domestic energy assessor (DEA) you'll need to:

• do a Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment
• become a member of an approved accreditation scheme

If you have experience in a related field like property surveying or construction, you might not have to do as much training.

Once you've got the certificate and are registered on a scheme, your details will be available on the register of accredited domestic energy assessors.

You'll need:

• knowledge of engineering science and technology
• maths knowledge
• analytical thinking skills
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to read English
• excellent verbal communication skills
• knowledge of building and construction
• the ability to use your initiative
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Your day-to-day duties might include:

• inspecting properties to collect information on their age, number of floors, building type, and heating and hot water systems
• noting the number and sizes of rooms, corridors, windows and fireplaces
• entering the information into a computer software programme, which will produce an energy efficiency rating and an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
• explaining efficiency ratings to homeowners
• giving practical advice to owners on how to improve energy efficiency 

You could work at a client's home.