The QCTO EPC Practitioner Qualification opens many doors for job creation and sustainability in the energy industry, with the Certified EPC Practitioner giving a certification option for those with experience in the industry.

Designed for newcomers to the industry or those seeking Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), this program trains Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Practitioners to assess, audit, and analyse the energy performance of buildings. Key responsibilities include:

– Verifying and processing data and information
– Preparing energy performance reports
– Ensuring compliance with the National Building Energy Performance Register of South Africa, administered by the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI)

The impact and benefit of a training programme combined with practical work and mentorship benefits the candidate, the workplace and the environment.

Training formats include: 

• Online – presented via Zoom platform with lecturer and IEPA host, and may include polls, break out rooms, etc. and an on-site practical
• On-demand – pre-recorded training sessions, with or without an active audience, where the recordings are made available in sections on an online platform called the IEPA Academy
• In-person – offers face-to-face training opportunities with our trainers

What You Will Learn
In this comprehensive course, you will build a strong foundation in energy principles and practical applications across multiple modules:

1. Fundamental Principles of Energy
   • Understand different forms of energy (kinetic, thermal, chemical, mechanical, and electrical).
   • Learn key concepts like energy efficiency and energy density.
2. Energy Conversion and Efficiency
   • Explore how energy is converted and how efficiency is measured.
   • Gain insights into electricity principles, such as voltage, current, power factor, and harmonics.
   • Master energy calculations, including energy balance and cost analysis.
3. Fundamentals of Electrical Energy
   • Dive into electrical power concepts, power quality, and energy consumption measurement.
   • Learn the importance of power factor correction and how to calculate electrical efficiency.
4. Theory of Energy Auditing
   • Acquire the skills to conduct energy audits, from planning to reporting.
   • Learn to collect, analyse, and interpret data for optimising energy usage.
5. Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
   • Understand the regulatory framework for EPCs and the compliance process.
   • Gain practical experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting for building energy performance.

This course equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to evaluate, optimise, and certify energy efficiency across various systems and buildings.