Energy Awareness 6281-01 (Level 3 Award)
Face-to-face
Course format
Delivered face-to-face in a classroom setting the course will include a combination of PowerPoint presentations, activities and discussions to keep learners engaged.
All learners will receive a handout booklet covering the relevant topics.
Courses are available on an in-house basis to organisations wishing to train a group of staff. We will send one of our expert tutors and examiners to out to you to deliver the course and exam at your office (or chosen venue).
We usually also offer a programme of open access courses for individual bookings however these were put on hold at the beginning of the COVID pandemic and have not yet resumed due to low demand. We do plan to schedule in some dates to take place before the end of this year. Further details to follow soon.
Duration
The course will be delivered across three days (usually consecutive) followed by a one-day exam. The exam will usually take place a week after the training to leave a little time for learners to revise.
Course programme
Course times are generally 10:00am – 4:30pm each day and the standard programme is as follows however please note that this may change slightly from course to course.
DAY 1
Introduction to the course
Fuel poverty and health
Basic principles of energy in the home
Temperature conversions
Heating appliances and systems
Heating and hot water systems
Control for heating and hot water systems
Setting programmers/ timers
Mock simulation exercise
DAY 2
Calculating electricity consumption of appliances and calculating costs
Measuring electricity and gas consumption and calculating costs
Fuel bills
Comparative costs of fuels and heating systems
Fuel payment methods and fuel debt
Mock simulation exercise
Renewable energy
Mock practical
DAY 3
Measuring energy efficiency of dwellings
Heat loss
Insulation
Energy efficiency schemes/ grant aid
Dampness and condensation
How will the exam be delivered?
Exams are carried out by an NEA registered examiner under exam conditions.
Exam programme
Exam times are generally 10:00am – 4:30pm and the standard programme is as follows however please note that timings may change slightly.
Introductions
WRITTEN PAPER 1 (85 minutes)
Section 1 – Home Heating
Section 2 – Bills, Meters and Paying for Fuel
Break
WRITTEN PAPER 2 (75 minutes)
Section 3 – Cutting Down Heat Loss
Section 4 – Condensation and Dampness
Lunch
ROLE PLAY (30 minutes)
You will sit one-to-one with the examiner and explain:
- Why the electricity bill you are shown may be inaccurate
- How to read a dial meter
- How to set a mechanical programmer and explain warming up / cooling down times as well as the function of the various controls
- Set but not have to explain a digital programmable room thermostat
Fees
OPEN ACCESS FEES – PER PERSON
Due to low demand, we don’t currently have any open access dates scheduled. If you are interested in attending a face-to-face course please contact NEA to register your interest so we can monitor demand going forward. If demand increases we can schedule in courses accordingly.
IN-HOUSE / GROUP FEES – PER COURSE
Group courses are available upon request. We can accommodate up to 14 learners per course and the dates / times can be arranged to best suit the group.
Please contact NEA for availability and fees.
Please note that the face-to-face training option is not funded.
Contact for further details
For further details and bookings, please contact:
Lynsey Thompson, National Energy Action