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EPBD Implementation Group publishes Building Energy Rating (BER) in Ireland |
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Monday, 15 January 2007 |
 The EPBD Implementation Group is an interdepartmental group which is responsible for implementing the EPBD in Ireland. On 6 October 2006, the Group published a training specification for Building Energy Rating (BER) Assessor Training Programmes for new dwellings, informs the European Building Performance Directive's Newsletter.
It is required that all potential assessors complete and pass a training programme meeting this specification, which would include the following minimum criteria:
- Training provider must be accredited by a national accreditation body;
- Training programme must be validated by a national accreditation body;
- Training programme must meet the requirements set out in the training specification.
The key focus of this approach is on verified learning outcome.
A number of the perceived advantages to this approach are set out below:
- It is flexible and allows for training programmes to be tailored to meet the needs of a number of groups with varying qualifications and experience;
- It is inclusive and any training provider could potentially provide the training once they meet the specified requirements;
- Training providers can choose the accreditation model they prefer;
- Geographical spread is maximised;
- It is a cost-effective and open-market approach to training. |
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