CPD Courses

HERA is recognised as the leading industry provider of CPD training in NatHERS accredited software tools.

NatHERS Accredited Assessors no longer need to go searching for CPD courses that are suitable to gain their annual CPD required points. Nor do they have to worry about not having enough points when re-accreditation time comes around. The HERA team has taken the lead in providing NatHERS accredited assessors guaranteed CPD courses on a regular basis.

At HERA we believe that CPD training for NatHERS accredited assessors should be recognised as a value adding learning experience which is why all our CPD programs have been designed around the NatHERS publications such as the NatHERS technical notes, the NatHERS assessor handbook or the NatHERS accredited software tools and their manuals.

HERA provides CPD training in conjunction with Education In Building, the only Nationally Registered Training Organisation providing CPD dedicated to NatHERS Thermal Performance Assessment.

CPD – Programs

This CPD program looks at the NatHERS Technical Note Version June 2019.

This CPD program is made up of a series of quiz questions that have been designed specifically for House Energy Raters using any of the energy rating software tools.

Each quiz is designed for participants to learn by undertaking the prescribed reading and reviewing the correct answers that are provided after they have completed the quiz.

This series contains 6 CPD programs.

Each program earns 1 CPD Technical point

Each program cost $30 + GST

This CPD program looks at the NatHERS Assessor Handbook 2019.

This CPD program is made up of a series of quiz questions that have been designed specifically for House Energy Raters using any of the energy rating software tools.

Each quiz is designed for participants to learn by undertaking the prescribed reading and reviewing the correct answers that are provided after they have completed the quiz.

This series contains 6 CPD programs.

Each program earns 1 CPD Technical point

Each program cost $30 + GST

This course gives practical demonstrations and will show you how to use the online computer program, understand what parts of the building works are affected by BASIX and what information you need to effectively prepare a BASIX certificate.

1 CPD technical point

$40 + GST

This 3 minute video provides a practical demonstration on completing a form 15 in Queensland.

This video is provided free of charge.

Hosted by CSIRO, this webinar includes presentations from the Director of Light House Architecture and Science, Jenny Edwards, Belinda Allwood, an architect, landscape architect, maker and researcher Michael Ambrose a senior experimental scientist in CSIRO’s Energy business unit.

1 CPD technical point

$20 + GST

Hosted by CSIRO, this webinar includes presentations from Jodie Pipkorn of NatHERS Policy Team – Audrey Chen of the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) – Katrina Woolfe and Alberto Garza Barragán of the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

1 CPD technical point

$20+ GST

Hosted by CSIRO, this webinar  includes presentations from the Director of Nathers Residential Team, Overseer of Australian Building Codes Board and the Manager of DELWP’s Residential Energy Efficiency team.

1 CPD technical point

$20 + GST

Hosted by CSIRO, Tune in to hear from our webcast recorded 29th of July with presentations from Dennis Claridge on BERS Pro, Nick Bishop on the latest NatHERS accredited energy rating software tool – Hero and CSIRO will present on its new cloud-based version of AccuRate.

1 CPD technical point

$20 + GST

1 CPD technical point

$20 + GST

1 CPD technical point

$20 + GST

1 CPD technical point

$20 + GST

1 CPD technical point

$20 + GST

1 CPD technical point

$20 + GST

Rising in popularity, apartments last year made up 58% of all energy rating certificates in NSW. Nationally the AHD Dashboard has collated data on over 70,000 apartments certificates over the past 12 months but we know little about the real world performance of Australia’s stock of apartments. Some say apartments are overperforming, and others that non-compliance with energy efficiency provisions is common. Where does the truth lie and what can we do about it?

Recognising that dealing with density is a growing and multifaceted challenge we’ve invited a broad spectrum of presenters to share their insight and answer your questions. Join us as we hear from CSIRO researchers, team catalyst building designer, Senior Sustainability Strategist and the Australian Building Codes Board

1 CPD technical point

$20 + GST

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These scenarios has been designed specifically for Thermal Performance Assessors and are based on ethical standards that are required for accredited NatHERS energy raters under AAO Code of Conduct.

Here you will identify:

  • Ethical issues
  • Professional implications
  • Assessor behaviour
1 CPD technical point

 $40 + GST

CPD – Programs

Finally, a Deemed to Satisfy training course for the Housing Energy Efficiency Performance requirements in accordance with the National Construction Code.
Education In Building is now offering this 8-hour DTS training course that will take you through the whole Deemed to Satisfy process from start to finish and include practical demonstrations on Building Fabric, Glazing Calculator, Building Sealing,
Whole of Home Calculator, Lighting Calculator & Developing a report.
Use this course as a predictive tool on how to achieve 7 stars.
Don’t get caught out!
If you are carrying out Deemed to Satisfy reports don’t get caught out by the significant changes that have been made to the Deemed to Satisfy provisions of NCC2022. You need to do this course now regardless of the implementation date in each State jurisdiction.
This training course is suitable for:
✔️ Thermal performance assessors
✔️ Architects
✔️ Building Designers
✔️ Certifiers
✔️ Building surveyors
✔️ Councils
This course is completed entirely online and can be done at any time at your own pace. EIB will provide you with all the key resource material necessary to complete a Deemed to Satisfy report.
We will help you complete a practical Deemed to Satisfy assessment along with Multiple-choice quiz questions. A certificate will be awarded once the training has been completed.
NatHERS accredited assessors and Architects can use this course to obtain CPD points.
Only $585

This suite of videos look at:

  • Greenhouse gas emissions
  • Energy versus Greenhouse gases
  • Climate change
  • Altitude & Azimuth
  • Degrees Kelvin
  • Form & orientation

½ CPD technical point

$30 + GST

This 7 minute video discusses thermal properties relating to Absorptance, Reflectance & Emittance of material.

½ CPD technical point

$15 + GST

This 36 minute video discusses comfort performance indicators, air movement & cooling  efects.

½ CPD technical point

$30 + GST

These two 16 minute videos discuss greenhouse Gas emissions, Energy use, Heating and cooling loads, Temperature & climate zones.

½ CPD technical point

$30 + GST

Windows and other glazed external surfaces have a significant impact on the energy efficiency of a building. A distinct improvement in comfort levels can be achieved by selecting a glazing solution that goes beyond compliance requirements for a new or retrofitted residential property. This 25 minute video discusses when properly selected and orientated, energy efficient glazing can help provide year round comfort and reduce air conditioning energy consumption.

½ CPD technical point

$30 + GST

An energy-efficient house in Hobart or Melbourne is going to have very different features from an energy-efficient house in Darwin or Brisbane. Both the design of the building form and the materials used to build it need to be selected to suit the particular climatic region, if a house is to be naturally energy efficient. This 22 minute video discusses  the variation in climate across Australia, and the aspects of climate that need to be taken into account in building design.

½ CPD technical point

$30 + GST

Insulation needs to be used in conjunction with other aspects of good design to ensure good thermal performance. If the orientation, window placement and shading of a house have been designed correctly, insulation is usually the next most effective and inexpensive way to reduce heating and cooling loads. This 38 minute video discusses a selection of topics regarding good insulation.

½ CPD technical point

$30 + GST

The great variation in climate in Australia means that in some locations there is a greater need for houses to be heated to achieve thermal comfort and in other locations there is a greater need for houses to be cooled.

This 37 minute video discusses the thermal comfort of a house and determining the likely heating and cooling loads, which takes into account the:

• Effect of air and radiant temperatures, based on average temperatures, the design features of the house, such as solar orientation, glazing etc,

• Impact of humidity, based on the relative humidity

• Air speed in the house, based on the potential for cross-ventilation and any ceiling fans.

½ CPD technical point

$30 + GST

Sunlight passes through the atmosphere and is absorbed as energy by the surface of the Earth. Some of this energy (called thermal radiation) is radiated back into the atmosphere, where it is absorbed by gases which then re-radiate the energy in all directions. Some of this re-radiated energy goes back to the surface of the Earth and the lower atmosphere which makes the Earth warmer than it might otherwise have been. Clouds also play a significant role in the natural greenhouse effect by absorbing and re-radiating energy back towards the Earth. This 23 minute video discusses Greenhouse effects.

1 CPD technical point

$30 + GST

This 30 minute video discusses the concept of the building envelope and how heat flows in and out of the building envelope, as you need to understand these basic heat transfer processes in order to understand the different thermal properties of building materials.

½ CPD technical point

$30 + GST

This 24 minute video discusses how thermal mass works, ground coupling, Time lag, volumetric heat capacity along with retro fitting Thermal mass.

½ CPD technical point

$30 + GST

CPD – Modelling using FirstRate5

In this course we show a working example on some basic tips for improving a thermal performance assessment to achieve 7 Stars.

  • Actual demonstration
  • Modeling methods

1 CPD technical point

$40 + GST

This training is for FirstRate5  users and provides training on unusual items that you may come across that require modelling such as  Attics & Dormer windows. Whilst some of these components may be rare you are still required to understand how to model them.

This course offers:

  • Actual demonstration
  • Modeling methods

1 CPD technical point

$30 + GST

This training is for FirstRate5 users and provides training on unusual items that you may come across that require modelling such as Heritage listed trees. Whilst some of these components may be rare you are still required to understand how to model them.

This course offers:

  • Actual demonstration
  • Modeling methods
1 CPD technical point

$30 + GST

In this course we show how to model Eave projections and Vertical offsets along with window shade device & wing walls.

This course offers:

  • Actual demonstration
  • Modeling methods

1 CPD technical point

$30 + GST

This course will walk you through step by step and explain in detail how to model a three way external horizontally Split wall using FR5

This course offers:

  • Actual demonstration
  • Modeling methods

1 CPD technical point

$30 + GST

In this course we show a working example on the basic principles of how to model stairs.

  • Actual demonstration
  • Modeling methods

1 CPD technical point

$30 + GST

In this course we show a working example on the basic principles of how to create a custom wall library.

  • Actual demonstration
  • Modeling methods

1 CPD technical point

$30 + GST

In this course we show a working example on the basic principles of how to model fences and Neighbours

  • Actual demonstration
  • Modeling methods

1 CPD technical point

$30 + GST

In this course we show a working example on the basic principles of how to model Downlights and Exhaust fans

  • Actual demonstration
  • Modeling methods

1 CPD technical point

$30 + GST

In this course we show a working example on the basic principles of how to model a Studio apartment

  • Actual demonstration
  • Modeling methods

1 CPD technical point

$30 + GST

In this course we show a working example on the basic principles of how to model raked walls and sloped Ceilings

  • Actual demonstration
  • Modeling methods

1 CPD technical point

$30 + GST

HERA offers FirstRate5 users the opportunity to have their energy ratings reviewed by one of our experienced and highly skilled certified consultants.

6 CPD technical points

$275 + GST

With the new NatHERS qualification now including a unit for modelling complex buildings HERA in conjunction with EIB, offer existing assessors the opportunity to complete modelling of complex building.

12 CPD technical points

 $1650 + GST

CPD – Modelling using HERO

HERA offers HERO users the opportunity to have their energy ratings reviewed by one of our experienced and highly skilled certified consultants.

6 CPD technical points

$275 + GST

With the NatHERS qualification now including a unit for modelling complex buildings HERA in conjunction with EIB, offer existing assessors the opportunity to complete modelling of complex building.

12 CPD technical points

 $1650 + GST

CPD – Modelling using BERS Pro

In this course we show a working example on some basic tips for improving a thermal performance assessment to achieve 7 Stars.

  • Actual demonstration
  • Modeling methods

1 CPD technical point

$40 + GST

This training is for BERS users and provides training on unusual items that you may come across that require modelling such as  Attics & Dormer windows. Whilst some of these components may be rare you are still required to understand how to model them.

This course offers:

  • Actual demonstration
  • Modeling methods

1 CPD technical point

$30 + GST

This training is for BERS users and provides training on unusual items that you may come across that require modelling such as Heritage listed trees. Whilst some of these components may be rare you are still required to understand how to model them.

This course offers:

  • Actual demonstration
  • Modeling methods
1 CPD technical point

$30 + GST

In this course we show how to model Eave projections and Vertical offsets along with window shade device & wing walls.

This course offers:

  • Actual demonstration
  • Modeling methods

1 CPD technical point

$30 + GST

In this course we show a working example on the basic principles of how to model stairs.

  • Actual demonstration
  • Modeling methods

1 CPD technical point

$30 + GST

In this course we show a working example on the basic principles of how to model fences and Neighbours

  • Actual demonstration
  • Modeling methods

1 CPD technical point

$30 + GST

In this course we show a working example on how to move a dwelling on the modelling page.

  • Actual demonstration
  • Modeling methods

1 CPD technical point

$30 + GST

HERA offers Bers users the opportunity to have their energy ratings reviewed by one of our experienced and highly skilled certified consultants.

6 CPD technical points

$275 + GST

With the new NatHERS qualification now including a unit for modelling complex buildings HERA in conjunction with EIB, offer existing assessors the opportunity to complete modelling of complex building.

12 CPD technical points

$1650 + GST

CPD – Modelling using Accurate

HERA offers Accurate users the opportunity to have their energy ratings reviewed by one of our experienced and highly skilled certified consultants.

6 CPD technical points

$275 + GST

With the NatHERS qualification now including a unit for modelling complex buildings HERA in conjunction with EIB, offer existing assessors the opportunity to complete modelling of complex building.

12 CPD technical points

 $1650 + GST

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