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Training and Professional Development Calendar

The Energy Efficiency Council delivers and supports a range of certification, professional development and training programs and masterclasses designed to raise professional standards in the sector, support certifications through CPD opportunities, and to assist businesses on their energy efficiency journey.

The calendar below summarises the currently scheduled program. The menu bar on the left has more information on all of our certification, professional development and training courses. 

To submit an expression of interest for a training course, click here. 

Did you know that the Energy Efficiency Council offers bespoke training programs?

To complement our range of open courses, we also offer high quality training programs designed with your business in mind. Covering a range of policy, business and technical subjects, we have a comprehensive network of experts who continually update their knowledge and skills to offer you the best training possible.

We can deliver an off-the-shelf program tailored for your staff, or work with you to develop a program custom made to fit your organisations training needs and goals. If you have several team members looking to upskill, a bespoke course can be your most cost effective and convenient option.

Speak to us today about delivering a bespoke program for your organisation or about group discounts by contacting us at training@eec.org.au.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS AND VERIFICATIONS ANALYST - TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

The Performance Measurement and Verification Analyst (PMVA) professional certification establishes the primary  standard for individuals applying performance, measurement, and verification concepts to energy efficiency projects. PMVAs are involved in the design and implementation of energy efficiency programs and the financing of energy efficiency projects. They have demonstrated M&V capabilities that include a good understanding of how to apply the IPMVP to determine savings. PMVAs could be building technologists, HVAC specialists, engineers, architects, economists, financial analysts, and more.

The PMVA CERTIFICATION is earned through demonstrated field M&V work achieved through a mix of M&V relevant education, professional expertise and experiences.

 To submit an expression of interest for this training course, click here. 

UPCOMING SESSION INFORMATION

FEES

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Participants will leave the training with:

• An understanding of the fundamental principles of M&V for individual energy efficiency and water projects and specifically the key concepts of the IPMVP;
• Being able to interpret relevant statistical concepts and how they apply to M&V;
• Understanding the IPMVP four options and the essential elements/content of an M&V Plan; and
• Being able to provide professional advice to energy efficiency program developers, utilities, governments, financial institutions, and other parties interested in M&V.

CERTIFICATION PROCESS

To achieve PMVA certification, candidates must:

• Take the M&V Fundamentals and IPMVP course;
• Pass the exam with a mark of 70 % or higher;
• Have successfully graduated college/university in engineering, architecture, economics, sustainability, finance, building technology, HVAC, or related (requires a copy of the diploma or other relevant credentials);
• Be able to demonstrate that they work in the field – M&V, energy, energy efficiency, government, ESCO, utility, financial institution or related; and
• Complete the PMVA electronic application form on EVO’s website, upload information as required, and pay the certification fee.

After completing the course, candidates must take the exam and submit their PMVA application within three years of taking the training. This means candidates have three years within which they must pass the exam to obtain PMVA certification.

The PMVA certification is valid for 36 months from the date of inception. 

Click here for more information from EVO on becoming a PMVA.

ABOUT THE TRAINER

Bruce Rowse has worked in energy efficiency since 2002 and sits on standards committee EN-001, participating in the major upgrade of AS/NZS 3598 Energy Audits in 2014 and is the Chair of the Efficiency Valuation Organisation’s training committee.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON RECIPROCITY

If you took EVO’s M&V Fundamentals and IPMVP course and exam in past years, and you received a professional certification co-sponsored by EVO, you may apply to receive your PMVA professional certification without further requirement.

Click here for the fast track process for CMVPs seeking reciprocal PMVA certification.

RENEWAL

Click here for existing PMVA due for renewal process.

For more in depth explanation on the renewals process click here.

DIRECTORY OF IPMVP® CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

To access the directory of IPMVP Certified Professionals via EVO’s website, click here.

TERMS, CONDITIONS AND CANCELLATION POLICY

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Payments by credit card attract a credit card surcharge of 2.4% plus GST;

Registration requires a deposit of $900. An invoice will be issued for the balance based on EEC membership status, payment in full is required before close of registrations. Payment for exam only is required in full at time of booking;

Current EEC members receive significant discounts on the fee schedule, but the membership must be up to date to receive the discounted rate. For more information on becoming an EEC member, review the membership overview; and

Should a non-member register for a course at the EEC member rate, and invoice for the difference will be issued and will be due for payment before the course commences.

Cancellations received 30 days prior to the training will be accepted and fees refunded less a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellations made on/after 30 days prior to the training cannot be accepted. Registrations are non-transferable. Refunds will not be available if you choose not to attend the training course. Cancellation requests must be received in writing and can be sent to training@eec.org.au.

The Energy Efficiency Council reserves the right to cancel any program at its discretion. Should the Energy Efficiency Council cancel a program, registrants will be given the option of transferring to the next available program dates or being provided with a full refund of the registration fees.

In collaboration with:

MASTERCLASS: ENERGY AUDITING TO AS3598

Presented in partnership with the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, this masterclass provides energy audit practitioners with the skills and knowledge to deliver energy audits that meet Australian Standard 3598:2014.

UPCOMING SESSION INFORMATION

FEES

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

Participants will leave the training with:

• A broad awareness of energy audit basics;
• An understanding of the different audit types defined in the Australian Standard;
• The ability to apply the Australian Standard's energy audit parameters; and
• Knowledge on best practice energy audit reporting.

ABOUT THE TRAINING

This 2 x half-day online training program will give energy audit practitioners the skills and knowledge to deliver energy audits that meet Australian Standard 3598:2014. 

The program is practical and hands-on, using workshops and group exercises to lead participants through the process of delivering an Australian Standard compliant energy audit relating to:

• 3598.1 Energy Audits - Commercial buildings; and
• 3598.2 Energy Audits - Industrial and related activities.

Please note that the content of the course relates to audit process rather than being an instruction on energy saving techniques and technologies.

Accurate and consistent energy auditing is critical to the uptake and quality of energy efficiency projects as it is often used as the basis for business case justification, project design and as a baseline to measure post-upgrade savings.

By providing your clients with Standard-compliant energy audits, you’ll give them the confidence to increase both the quantity and quality of their energy efficiency projects. Your clients will be better positioned to identify opportunities, develop powerful business cases, design innovative projects and to effectively measure post-upgrade savings.

ABOUT THE STANDARD

In 2014, Standards Australia released the standard for energy auditing: AS/NZS 3598:2014, which sets out minimum requirements for commissioning and conducting three prescribed types of audits that identify opportunities for cost effective investments to improve energy performance.

Unlike the previous standard, this standard is a series of standards focused on particular economic sectors:

• 3598.1 Energy audits – Commercial buildings
• 3598.2 Energy audits – Industrial and related activities
• 3598.3 Energy audits – Transport related activities

This series of standards are a significant revision to the previous standard, AS/NZS 3598:2000. They are more rigorous, are outcomes-based and are focused on providing audit customers with actionable energy conservation measures. 

To support the implementation of the standard across the industry, the EEC worked with the NSW government to develop a quick reference guide focused on commercial and industrial audits.

• Quick reference guide to energy auditing

ABOUT THE TRAINER

Bruce Rowse has worked in energy efficiency since 2002 and sits on standards committee EN-001, participating in the major upgrade of AS/NZS 3598 Energy Audits in 2014 and is the Chair of the Efficiency Valuation Organisation’s training committee.

TERMS, CONDITIONS and CANCELLATION POLICY

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Payments by credit card attract a credit card surcharge of 2.4% plus GST;

Current EEC members receive significant discounts on the fee schedule, but the membership must be up to date to receive the discounted rate. For more information on becoming an EEC member, review the membership overview; and

Should a non-member register for a course at the EEC member rate, and invoice for the difference will be issued and will be due for payment before the course commences. Payment in full is required before registrations close.

Cancellations received 30 days prior to the training will be accepted and fees refunded less a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellations made on/after 30 days prior to the training cannot be accepted. Registrations are non-transferable. Refunds will not be available if you choose not to attend the training course. Cancellation requests must be received in writing and can be sent to training@eec.org.au

The Energy Efficiency Council reserves the right to cancel any program at its discretion. In the event that the Energy Efficiency Council cancels a program, registrants will be given the option of transferring to the next available program dates or being provided with a full refund of the registration fees. 

In collaboration with:

MASTERCLASS: ENERGY MEASUREMENT & METERING

Gain hands on understanding of meter selection, installation, calibration and data collection across a number of meter types in this one-day workshop developed exclusively for the Energy Efficiency Council.

UPCOMING SESSION INFORMATION

FEES

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

Participants will leave the training with:

• How to meter electrical energy, thermal energy, gas energy and water flow
• How to develop a metering plan that fits within budget constraints
• How to select the right meter for the job
• The application and limitations of various meter types
• Considerations for installation
• Data collection & validation options
• How to analyse raw meter data.

ABOUT THE TRAINING

This one day, hands-on course provides introductory guidance on meter selection, installation, calibration and data collection and validation. Meter accuracy will be discussed, along with techniques for reducing the costs of measurements, and developing a metering plan in line with your customers budget.

Techniques for quickly manipulating data files will also be presented, along with guidance on data collection intervals.

ABOUT THE TRAINER

Bruce Rowse has worked in energy efficiency since 2002 and sits on standards committee EN-001, participating in the major upgrade of AS/NZS 3598 Energy Audits in 2014 and is the Chair of the Efficiency Valuation Organisation’s training committee.

TERMS, CONDITIONS and CANCELLATION POLICY

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Payments by credit card attract a credit card surcharge of 2.4% plus GST;

Current EEC members receive significant discounts on the fee schedule, but the membership must be up to date to receive the discounted rate. For more information on becoming an EEC member, review the membership overview; and

Should a non-member register for a course at the EEC member rate, and invoice for the difference will be issued and will be due for payment before the course commences. Payment in full is required before registrations close.

Cancellations received 30 days prior to the training will be accepted and fees refunded less a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellations made on/after 30 days prior to the training cannot be accepted. Registrations are non-transferable. Refunds will not be available if you choose not to attend the training course. Cancellation requests must be received in writing and can be sent to training@eec.org.au

The Energy Efficiency Council reserves the right to cancel any program at its discretion. In the event that the Energy Efficiency Council cancels a program, registrants will be given the option of transferring to the next available program dates or being provided with a full refund of the registration fees.  

ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EnMS) ADVISOR TRAINING COURSE

As part of the EEC's drive to support Australian businesses with reducing their energy costs and emissions - and our members and the wider energy and related services sector with helping them do just that - the EEC worked with the Commonwealth and Victorian governments, alongside the NSW Government, to develop a professional certification pathway for EnMS Advisors.

The Energy Management System (EnMS) Advisor training course is delivered by the EEC in partnership with the NSW Government. 

UPCOMING SESSION INFORMATION

To submit an expression of interest for this training course, click here.

 FEES

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Become familiar with, and be able to, present the case for energy – and energy management – as a business issue, expressed in a way that is likely to resonate with energy management ’laggards’, with a particular emphasis at the executive and director level of a business;
• Understand what makes up the core elements of an EnMS, and know how to guide an organisation to develop its own EnMS; and
• Understand the art and science of engaging and influencing and being able to put this into verbal and written practice when supporting an organisation with implementing an EnMS.

Click here for a full course outline.

ABOUT THE TRAINING

This three-day online training program encompasses both the technical and ‘soft skills’ necessary to support businesses through an effective EnMS process, and has a strong focus on developing the participant’s skills as a trusted advisor.

Participants will learn how to effectively engage with and influence businesses to enable them to realise the best possible energy performance outcomes through the implementation of an EnMS. The course also covers the technical aspects of an EnMS at an intermediate level, with ISO50001 being reviewed as a pathway to achieving an effective EnMS. The course modules are structured as follows:

• Module one: setting the scene: the business imperative;
• Module two: introduction to energy management systems and their core elements; and
• Module three: engaging and influencing to become an effective EnMS advisor.

ABOUT ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

An EnMS establishes a systematic approach to energy management. This includes:

• Energy strategy development;
• Energy management planning;
• Implementation of plans, and ongoing monitoring; and
• Continuous improvement.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) created ISO 50001 to provide organisations with an internationally recognised framework for developing an effective EnMS. While ISO 50001 is not right for every business, all energy intensive businesses should have an EnMS that allows them to effectively manage their energy use.

ENERGY SERVICES PROFESSIONALS' ROLE IN SUPPORTING BUSINESSES WITH ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Many businesses need support in the process of developing and implementing an effective EnMS. Energy services professionals that are supporting businesses on this journey need a range of competencies – knowledge, skills and experience – including:

• Traditional business ‘soft skills’;
• Energy strategy; and
• Technical energy expertise.

To facilitate the development or refinement of these competencies, the Energy Efficiency Council and the NSW Government developed the EnMS Advisor training. The aim of this training is to ensure that there is a sufficient number of quality energy services professionals available to support businesses with implementing an EnMS, and energy performance improvements more generally.

The creation of this course supports the NSW Government’s goal of reducing businesses’ energy bills – particularly those of energy intensive businesses like manufacturers and agribusinesses – and improving the reliability and sustainability of electricity in the state.

CERTIFICATION PROCESS

To become a Certified EnMS Advisor, candidates must:

• Complete the EnMS Advisor training;
• Achieve a mark of 70% or greater on the EnMS Advisor examination;
• Meet the minimum experience requirements of either:
  • A degree in commerce and business, engineering, environmental science, finance, economics, law, marketing or project management and 2 years’ experience delivering energy efficiency and/or energy management projects; or
  • No relevant qualifications and 5 years’ experience delivering energy efficiency and/or energy management projects.

After completing the training course, candidates must take and pass the exam before preparing an EnMS proposal and participating in an interview with two members of the Assessment Panel.

The Certified EnMS Advisor certification is valid for 36 months from the date of certification.

Click here for more information on becoming a Certified EnMS Advisor.

ABOUT THE TRAINER

Bruce Rowse has worked in energy efficiency since 2002 and sits on standards committee EN-001, participating in the major upgrade of AS/NZS 3598 Energy Audits in 2014 and is the Chair of the Efficiency Valuation Organisation’s training committee.

Luke Hewitt brings over 15 years of experience in facilitating workshops and delivering presentations for a diverse range of clients, including Google, GHD, Disney, TikTok, and leading Australian law firms. He specialises in business development and adaptability (AQ), empowering sales professionals with the skills and mindset needed to excel in today’s dynamic environment.

TERMS, CONDITIONS AND CANCELLATION POLICY

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Payments by credit card attract a credit card surcharge of 2.4% plus GST.

Registration requires a deposit of $900. An invoice will be issued for the balance based on EEC membership status, payment in full is required before registrations close.

Current EEC members receive significant discounts on the fee schedule, but the membership must be up to date to receive the discounted rate. For more information on becoming an EEC member, review the membership overview.

Should a non-member register for a course at the EEC member rate, and invoice for the difference will be issued and will be due for payment before the course commences.

Cancellations received 30 days prior to the training will be accepted and fees refunded less a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellations made on/after 30 days prior to the training cannot be accepted. Registrations are non-transferable. Refunds will not be available if you choose not to attend the training course. Cancellation requests must be received in writing and can be sent to training@eec.org.au.

The Energy Efficiency Council reserves the right to cancel any program at its discretion. In the event that the Energy Efficiency Council cancels a program, registrants will be given the option of transferring to the next available program dates or being provided with a full refund of the registration fees. 

Skilling the workforce for the next phase of Australia’s energy transition.

Created by independent experts with input from government, industry and universities, Energy Management Fundamentals’ easy to follow videos, activities and resources provide an onramp into energy management. Importantly, the program has been carefully designed to ensure no prior knowledge is needed.

The self-paced, online learning program can be utilised by tradespeople and professionals in a variety of ways depending on their needs:

• Supporting professionals in business and government to integrate an understanding of energy management into their day-to-day work;
• Enabling aspiring energy management specialists to quickly get across the fundamentals before moving on to more advanced content; and
• Equipping advisors and tradespeople in customer facing roles with basic guidance for businesses and households on opportunities to better manage energy.

The journey starts with Introduction to Energy Management Fundamentals, which gives participants an overview of the critical role of energy management in Australia’s energy transition.

From there, learners can choose from two primary pathways depending on their needs: Business Energy Fundamentals or Home Energy Fundamentals.

We offer a range of customisable options for individual, businesses and educators to adapt Energy Management Fundamentals for their needs. 

Head to eec.learnworlds.com/emf to find out more, or get in touch with us directly through training@eec.org.au.

EEC Professional Certifications Framework

EEC Professional Certifications is an umbrella certification framework, which includes the:

• Certified Emissions Reduction Leader for Commercial Buildings;
• Certified EnMS Advisor; and
• Certified Insulation Installer.

It demonstrates the EEC’s ongoing commitment to developing the future energy and related services workforce for Australia.

Certified Emissions Reduction Leader for Commercial Buildings

Certified Emissions Reduction Leader for Commercial Buildings certified professionals have the skills and experience to lead integrated building energy retrofits (IBERS) of commercial buildings.

IBERs are a total building retrofit, integrating a range of technologies to deliver substantial energy savings. They are often complicated projects that require managing multiple technical professionals from various construction and energy efficiency fields. The Certified Emissions Reduction Leader for Commercial Buildings certification doesn’t certify that the professional has all of these technical skills, but instead recognises individuals that have the knowledge and capabilities to lead and manage people that possess these skills, enabling the certified professional to deliver an integrated building energy retrofit.

Click here to find out more about becoming a Certified Emissions Reduction Leader for Commercial Buildings.

Certified Insulation Installer

Certified Insulation Installers stand out as those who understand the benefits of insulation, and can safely and effectively install insulation to deliver healthy, comfortable homes and workplaces.  Get certified to demonstrate best-in-class installation practices and participate in government programs that require certification.

Click here to find out more about becoming a Certified Insulation Installer.

Certified EnMS Advisor

Certified EnMS Advisors provide advice to large energy using businesses on establishing systematic approaches for energy management to enable continuous improvement in energy performance.

Implementing – and advising on the implementation of – an energy management system [EnMS] requires systems, technical and soft skills from various fields. The Certified EnMS Advisor certification supports energy and related services professionals to develop these.

The certification also ensures these professionals have the knowledge and skills to engage and influence business decision makers to invest in smart energy management on an ongoing basis.

Click here to find out more about becoming a Certified EnMS Advisor, and click here for more information about the EnMS Advisor training.