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Definitive CPD Guide for DEAs and Training Providers

Submitted by: MikeC (Admin) on 10-Mar-08 10:01:22 PM

Mock CPD certificate

Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) accreditation schemes have different approaches to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - or Lifelong Learning (LLL) - requirements.

Here, DEAs and CPD/LLL training providers alike, can hear (or read in the case of the shy!) the definitive CPD/LLL requirements of each accreditation scheme in one place.

DEA accreditation scheme requirements
SchemeListenHoursPre-approveRead
Quidos
12 Yes Quidos CPD
NHER
10 (rec) No SAVA/NHER CPD
Northgate
20 Preferably Northgate CPD
Stroma
20 No Audio only
Hi Certification
10 No Audio only
RICS
0 No RICS CPD
Elmhurst Text only (see link) 10 No Elmhurst CPD
ECMK Text only (see link) 16 Yes ECMK CPD
BRE Text only 10 Yes BRE CPD

I'd like to extend a big thanks to all participating accreditation schemes for their time and help in collectively clarifying a previously confusing topic amongst DEAs and CPD training providers.

It is important the appropriate DEAs, perform the appropriate CPD courses, from the appropriate training providers, if disputes are to be avoided in this first critical year of the industry.


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Daisy Ford
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Re: Definitive CPD Guide for DEAs and Training Providers
Reply #1 on : Wed March 26, 2008, 15:10:31
It's all very well saying we have to attend courses in order to keep up our CPD requirements, but not everyone is doing enough work to even cover the fees to be accredited let alone making enough money to pay for the, what seem to be, very overpriced one day courses. I could be wrong and there may be courses that are free or at least reasonable but I don't know where, so if anyone else does please say.
mb
Posts: 7
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DEA COURSES
Reply #2 on : Thu March 27, 2008, 11:43:36
MY APRIL COURSE TOTAL COST FOR 3 DAYS IS £2348.83 (inc VAT)
GRANT AID HAS REDUCED TO £1206.36.
I SYMPATHISE WITH THOSE TRYING TO MAKE A CAREER. I HAVE A PROPERTY PORTFOLIO AND WILL MAKE CONSIDERABLE SAVINGS BY 'DOING MY OWN'.
Kit Read
Posts: 7
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CPD
Reply #3 on : Mon March 31, 2008, 19:33:20
How can i pay for CPd when I have only had 4 assignments to the value of £ 280 less costs since November 2007
Tony Merrick
Posts: 7
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CPD
Reply #4 on : Tue May 27, 2008, 12:55:41
We offer 5 hour courses which (correct me if I am wrong) can contribute to your CPD as long as it is mentioned in your personal development plan. Course cost £100 + VAT. Please visit www.wcea.org.uk or email training@wcea.org.uk for details.
Ian Cook
Posts: 7
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CPD
Reply #5 on : Sun June 22, 2008, 14:56:04
Will somebody please design CPD which teaches something new (not already covered in training) - I fail to see why we should have to pay for CPD which refreshes what we have already been taught. Refreshing subjects is ok if you have forgotten what you have been taught but its a bit pointless otherwise. If this is lifelong learning teach something new - let us (DEA's) learn at home by supplying us with useful on-line information at no cost - my god we need to do something with all this free time!
b cocum
Posts: 7
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grants
Reply #6 on : Mon July 14, 2008, 10:06:03
mb posted grants are available where from?barry
george
Posts: 7
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is it worth it??
Reply #7 on : Sat September 27, 2008, 18:27:27
hi,
george in scotland considering spending £2,400 on the level3 training - i get the feeling it's not all it seems....to many people chasing too few jobs?
should i do something else?
george
george
Posts: 7
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contact...
Reply #8 on : Sat September 27, 2008, 18:28:38
george gmcn2003@yahoo.com for any contact??!!
gmcn

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