Thermal Bridging: The Hidden Energy Leak Sabotaging Your Star Ratings
In the pursuit of energy-efficient homes, thermal bridging often remains a hidden yet powerful culprit that undermines building performance. Despite sophisticated insulation strategies, air-sealing measures, and advanced modelling, these tiny shortcuts for heat flow...
The $250 Mistake: How Underpricing NatHERS Assessments is Undermining our Profession
In the drive for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings, NatHERS (Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme) assessors are at the forefront of Australia's transition. Yet, there is a growing and dangerous trend within the profession — underpricing NatHERS assessments....
AI, Automation, and the Future of Energy Assessments: Friend or Foe?
In Australia’s dynamic push towards net-zero emissions and climate resilience, NatHERS (Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme) assessors are on the frontline. Yet, as energy efficiency targets sharpen, a quiet revolution is reshaping how assessments are performed. AI...
What Is a NatHERS Assessor and How Do You Become One in 2025?
If you're passionate about sustainability, building design, or simply want a rewarding career that’s growing fast in Australia, becoming a NatHERS Assessor might be the perfect move for you. NatHERS (Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme) Assessors play a vital...
Stop Watching, Start Assessing: Why Interactive NatHERS Training is Your Path to Accreditation Success
The National House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) is the gold standard for assessing home energy efficiency in Australia. As a NatHERS Assessor, you're not just crunching numbers; you're shaping the future of sustainable housing. But navigating the complexities of...
9 Steps to Kickstart Your Career as a NatHERS Accredited Assessor
So, you’ve completed the Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability course—congratulations! You are now ready to begin your journey as an assessor. Now it’s time to turn that qualification into a career by becoming a National Home Energy Rating Scheme...
7 Steps to get you up and running as a self-employed NatHERS Assessor
If you decide to become a self-employed NatHERS assessor, here are the steps to set up your business: 1. Registering Your Business Name and Structure First, you’ll need to decide on a business structure. Most self-employed NatHERS assessors operate as: Sole Traders:...
The NatHERS Existing Homes Scheme: A New Chapter for Energy Ratings
Australia’s Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) is expanding to cover existing homes, marking a major milestone in improving the energy performance of Australian residential buildings. This extension builds on the current framework used for new homes and introduces assessments tailored to the needs of older housing stock. In this post, we’ll dive into the NatHERS for existing homes scheme’s design, the role of its pilot program, mandatory disclosure, and its interaction with existing tools such as the Residential Efficiency Scorecard. We’ll also look at what’s next as the scheme moves toward full-scale rollout in 2025.
What is Recognition of Prior Learning and What are the issues?
Almost every day we are approached by current and prospective students who request ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ or RPL for short. They typically have studied something similar previously or have a heap of workplace experience. What is RPL? The top of...
NatHERS assessors: 6 proven ways to get more clients
Struggling to find clients for your business? Or maybe you’re just starting out and don’t know where to look to boost your client list? You’re not alone. Finding clients is one of the biggest challenges for business owners, and with around 3 out of 4 NatHERS assessors...
