CertDEAL312 Exam Information and Outline
Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment (Level 3)
Syllabus Update Checked on: October 30, 2026
CertDEAL312 Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
ABBE.
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- Assessment
- Multiple-choice knowledge examinations
- Portfolio including three independent EPC assessments meeting the ABBE property matrix
- Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations
- Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012
- EPC requirements for sale and rental; MEES
- Accreditation schemes and lodgement
- Building Construction for Energy Assessors
- Dwelling types, age bands and construction methods
- Walls, roofs, floors, windows and insulation
- Heating Systems and Building Services
- Boilers, heat pumps, storage heaters and controls
- Hot water systems, ventilation and renewable technologies
- Lighting
- Conducting the Site Survey
- Measuring dimensions and heat loss areas
- Identifying construction and insulation; evidence gathering and photographs
- RdSAP Methodology
- Data entry conventions and inferred values
- Energy rating, environmental impact rating and recommendations
- Producing the EPC
- Quality assurance, audits and record keeping
- Professional Conduct and customer service