House Energy Raters Association

Accreditation

NatHERS Accreditation

Become a professional NatHERS Accredited House Energy Rating Assessor with HERA.

To practice as a NatHERS Accredited Assessor, you must maintain your accreditation. HERA offers the support you need to obtain and maintain accreditation as a House Energy Rating Assessor.

NatHERS Star Ratings are undertaken by accredited professionals using specialised software to assess the thermal performance and energy efficiency of residential buildings.

These assessments are used to:

Demonstrate compliance with the energy efficiency requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC).
Provide homeowners, architects, designers, and builders with valuable insights into the energy performance of residential designs.
Assist prospective home buyers in understanding the expected thermal comfort and energy efficiency of a property.

As a NatHERS Accredited Assessor, you will join a respected network of energy efficiency professionals working across Australia. You’ll play an important role in supporting better building outcomes while benefiting from the training, accreditation, and professional support needed to deliver accurate, reliable, and consistent assessments.

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An Independent Voice for Assessors

HERA is Australia’s only independent Assessor Accrediting Organisation dedicated exclusively to the needs of NatHERS Accredited Assessors. Unlike organisations that serve multiple professions, our sole focus is supporting energy assessors and promoting professional standards within the NatHERS industry.

Member Benefits

HERA members receive access to:

NatHERS accreditation services
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Professional support and guidance
A complimentary assessor referral service

Whether you’re entering the industry or are an experienced assessor, HERA provides the tools and support needed to maintain compliance and succeed professionally.

Becoming Accredited

To become an accredited House Energy Rating Assessor with HERA you must:

have successfully completed the Certificate IV in NatHERS Assessment (CPP41212), Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (CPP41119) or Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (CPP41126)
notify HERA of any current or previous accreditation with another AAO
nominate to HERA the software tools you will use
agree that you will comply with HERAs Assessor Code of Ethical Practice
confirm that, when using NatHERS Software you will demonstrate compliance with a Jurisdiction’s application of the NCC, you will create and use Universal Certificates if the software has functionality to do so
agree that you will conduct your Assessments in a way which ensures the health and safety of yourself, and others, so far as reasonably practicable and which complies with all relevant workplace health and safety laws in the Jurisdictions in which you operate.

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Apply for Accreditation

When applying to become an accredited House Energy Rating Assessor you will be required to answer the following questions:

Have you completed the Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability through an RTO? Copies of the Certificate and Record of Results must be submitted with your application.
Do you have Professional Indemnity Insurance? Copies of the Certificate of Currency must be submitted
Do you agree to abide by the HERA Code of Practice? A copy of the signed HERA Code of Practice must be submitted with your application.
Have you ever had your accreditation suspended or terminated?
Have you made application to any other organisation and been rejected?
Are you applying for accreditation in more than one software tool?

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Annual Renewal

To maintain accreditation with HERA you must:

renew accreditation annually
pay required fees to maintain accreditation
- your HERA Accreditation can be paid in monthly instalments
complete at least 12 CPD points in each year of accreditation.
HERA accredited assessors may choose to complete the HERA suite of CPD courses or provide suitable evidence of alternative CPD courses achieved.
maintain your HERA Professional Indemnity Insurance or provide HERA with a current PI Insurance Certificate of Currency
undertake an Energy Rating Quality assurance audit when requested
provide a copy of all Assessments conducted for regulatory purposes to HERA when requested
consent to the ongoing compliance of the HERA Code of Practice

HERA CPD courses

Stories from HERA members.

Our members are accredited energy assessors working right across Australia, from sole traders through to established consultancies. Here is what being accredited with HERA has meant for their work.

Switching to HERA was one of the best decisions for my energy-rating business.

As an independent not-for-profit AAO, they genuinely look out for the needs of assessors. Their accreditation processing, clear CPD point tracking, and reasonably priced Professional Indemnity Insurance make staying compliant straightforward and stress-free. Their team is always available when you need practical guidance.

Yanni Fragkoulidis
Thermal Energy Assessor

As a member of HERA, they support me in maintaining my accreditation, continuing professional development and keeping up to date with industry technical requirements, policies and standards, which is invaluable as a NatHERS assessor.

Kerrianne Treacy
Homestar

As a sole operator, I genuinely value the support HERA provides.

I originally joined HERA as they are a one stop shop with support, insurance, CPD and accreditation all in one package. Having stayed with them now for several years I have valued the personal fast response helping me with professional guidance, industry expertise and a network of knowledgeable people. I highly recommend HERA to other energy assessors looking for a supportive and professional industry association.

Emma
Energy Assessor

I can confidently say that HERA is easily the best.

Over 26 years as a company director in the energy efficiency industry, I’ve been accredited with Design Matters, ABSA and HERA. Both myself and the four other assessors in our office are accredited through HERA. Their quality assurance audits never feel like an interrogation. They genuinely work alongside you as a supportive partner. I highly recommend HERA to any assessor looking for a reliable, supportive and practical accreditation organisation.

Ian Zappala
Director, Energy Rating Consulting

I hold my accreditation through HERA and the support has been great.

Whether I’ve phoned or emailed with questions I’ve always had a prompt response. Where an answer is not immediately clear they will always let me know and get back to me as soon as they have a solution. Training and CPD resources are practical and up to date. When you’re out on the coal-face trying to help your clients navigate compliance pathways in a way that suits their build / budget it is always good to know you have a solid backing! I would happily recommend HERA to anyone looking to get accredited as an energy rater.

Daryl
Senior Energy Consultant, SeedHaus