Conduct Home Energy Rating Assessment for Existing Homes (CHERAEH) Training

Student Profile

Who This Course Is For? Is This Course Right for You?

This training is designed for professionals who want to develop the knowledge and practical skills
required to conduct home energy rating assessments for existing homes.

You may benefit from this course if you are:

• an existing NatHERS assessor seeking to expand into existing homes assessments
• a Residential Efficiency Scorecard assessor transitioning into the Existing Homes pathway
• an ACT Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) assessor looking to broaden your qualifications
• a sustainability or energy efficiency professional wanting to specialise in residential assessments
• a building, construction or property professional looking to diversify your services
• someone interested in supporting Australia’s transition to more sustainable housing.

The course also supports learners progressing through new assessment pathways and those who may
be eligible to complete some components through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), depending on
their previous experience and qualifications.

Career Opportunities

Where Can CHERAEH Training Take You?

As Australia continues to prioritise more energy-efficient housing, demand is growing for professionals
who can assess the performance of existing homes and provide practical recommendations that
support sustainability, homeowner comfort and lower energy costs.

Completing the Conduct Home Energy Rating Assessments for Existing Homes (CHERAEH) training can
help you expand your skills and position yourself for opportunities across the residential building and
sustainability sectors.

Depending on your experience and accreditation pathway, this training may support career opportunities
such as:

• Existing Homes Energy Assessor
• NatHERS Existing Homes Assessor*
• Residential Sustainability Consultant
• Home Energy Efficiency Assessor
• Residential Building Performance Assessor
• Building Sustainability Consultant
• Energy Efficiency Advisor
• Residential Retrofit Consultant

Professionals who may benefit from this training include:

• Existing NatHERS assessors
• Residential Efficiency Scorecard assessors
• ACT Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) assessors
• Building designers
• Building surveyors
• Sustainability consultants
• Residential building professionals
• Energy efficiency specialists

As Australia’s existing housing stock becomes an increasing focus of government policy and homeowner
investment, professionals with home energy assessment skills will be well placed to support this
growing industry.

Please note: Completion of this training alone does not automatically grant accreditation as an Existing Homes Assessor. Additional accreditation requirements may apply through the relevant accreditation body.

What You’ll Learn

Upon successful completion of this training, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to:

• Conduct home energy rating assessments for existing residential buildings.
• Assess the impact of building elements on thermal performance.
• Evaluate household energy use and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Provide clients with practical advice to improve home energy performance.
• Promote sustainable home practices and energy-efficient upgrades.
• Apply safe work practices and professional standards within the property industry.
• Use industry software to support the assessment process.
• Complete competency-based assessment activities that reflect real-world industry practice.

You’ll also develop a strong understanding of Australia’s evolving residential energy performance
framework and how existing homes contribute to national sustainability goals.

Course Structure

This training includes the following units of competency. The 8 units are:

• CPPCOM4001 – Manage own work, professional development and ethical behaviour
• CPPHES4001 – Research and assess impact of building elements on thermal performance of
  residential buildings
• CPPHES4002 – Advise clients on thermal performance of residential buildings
• CPPCOM4002 – Implement safe work practices in the property industry
• CPPHES4005 – Assess household energy use and efficiency improvements
• CPPHES4007 – Assess thermal performance of existing buildings
• CPPHES4009 – Promote the adoption of home sustainability practices
• New unit – Conduct Home Energy Rating assessments for existing homes. This unit includes the software training in AccuRate and magicplan

These nationally recognised units have been selected to develop the knowledge and practical skills
required to assess existing residential buildings, advise homeowners and promote sustainable home
energy practices.

Course Duration

12 months

Support and Delivery

Study Mode: Online

• Self-paced online learning
• Live virtual webinars and/or recorded webinar access 
• Practical competency-based activities
• Online assessment submission
• Trainer and assessor support as well as software helpdesk and regularly scheduled drop in Q and A sessions 

Entry Requirements & Assessments

Expected level of student skills: It is expected students have a level of digital literacy to access information, communicate and complete training and assessment activities using a computer/tablet and our online learning platform. Students will be required to complete a number of tasks independently, and to have the skills to manage their own time and study. Students are expected to be able to research and analyse information, and to apply knowledge to real world situations.

Students will be required to independently read and understand a range of different documents including organisation policies, plans, guidelines & procedures, external documentation (may include codes, policies and articles), handbooks, instruction guides (and where applicable drawing and plans). Students are also required to develop written documentation, including risk assessments, action plans, logs, reports.

A key skill for this program is the ability to effectively communicate with others in English.

Technology requirements: Students should be able to access and use computer/tablet device with word processing software, internet browser, email account and webcam/microphone and speakers (or headset). An internet connection is also required.

IMPORTANT: Students will require access to a LiDAR-equipped iOS device such as iPhone Pro 12 or newer,
and iPad Pro, continue to support full magicplan functionality, including the Auto-Scan feature and the
slower Manual-Scan feature. Using a LiDAR-equipped iPhone Pro with a non LiDAR-equipped tablet (iOS
and Android) is another way to use the Auto-Scan feature.

A list of the supported devices for magicplan can be found at this link
https://help.magicplan.app/supported-devices.

Assessment

Assessment includes a mix of written tasks, practical scenarios, and workplace evidence.

You’ll complete:

• Software file modelling using AccuRate and magicplan.
• Underpinning knowledge questions and work-based task assessments
• Short-answer questions/ quiz

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you already have relevant energy rating experience, you may be eligible for RPL. This can significantly reduce your time and cost to complete the course.

Credit Transfer – If you are able to provide a statement of attanment or results from another training
provider for any of the 7 units then it can be considered for Credit Transfer. This means that we recognise
that you have completed the unit with another provider and do not have to complete the unit again with
Transformed.

Talk to our team to find out if you are eligible for RPL.

Course Fees and Funding

Course Price is $3,995.00 GST exempt

Contact us for payment plan options.

Funding may be available in certain states through government programs (subject to eligibility and
availability).

Note: Funding availability can change based on local government decisions and allocations. We
recommend not delaying enrolment in anticipation of funding.

Student Information

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