Overview
A Home Energy Rating helps households understand how their home uses energy, where improvements can make the biggest difference, and how to reduce running costs and increase comfort. As the Federal Government rolls out Home Energy Ratings for existing homes nationally, the need for accredited assessors to deliver them is growing fast.
The Home Energy Rating for Existing Homes course gives you the practical knowledge and industry-recognised skills to meet that demand. You'll learn to assess household energy use, evaluate thermal performance, advise clients on improvements, and use the professional software tools; AccuRate Enterprise and magicplan, that underpin every formal assessment.
Delivered fully online with a blend of self-directed study and live sessions, this course supports your eligibility to apply for NatHERS accreditation as a Home Energy Rating assessor for existing homes; a credential that positions you at the forefront of a growing and government-backed profession.
A limited number of government-funded places are available for eligible applicants in ACT, NSW, and border regions, with a streamlined pathway available for former Residential Efficiency Scorecard assessors. Places are strictly limited — expressions of interest open 1 July 2026.
Previously accredited participants:
Former Residential Efficiency Scorecard assessors who were accredited when that program concluded on 23 June 2026, accredited NatHERS for new homes assessors, or those licensed under the ACT Energy Efficiency Rating disclosure program are eligble for a streamlined training pathway:
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Moorefield Park Drive Campus
Apply by 03 Aug 2026 to study in Semester 2
Start 13 Aug, Thursdays, 6.00pm-9.00pm, Online-blend of self-direct/face-to-face
Apply Now »Duration
13 Weeks
Delivery Schedule: Thursdays 6pm – 9pm | Delivered online with a blend of self-directed and online face-to-face sessions.
Students have up to six months to complete all assessments.
Requirements
The following eligibility requirements are in place for funded training places:
- Applicants who live in the ACT, NSW, or near the NSW border (eligible postcodes apply); OR be a former Residential Efficiency Scorecard assessor
- If a Scorecard assessor, applicant must have been accredited when that program concluded on 23 June 2026
- Accredited NatHERS for new homes assessors, or licensed under the ACT Energy Efficiency Rating disclosure program
- Applicant must have access to a LiDAR-enabled device (currently requires Apple device for use with magicplan software)
- Applicant must complete and sign a declaration confirming they will be able to meet all NatHERS accreditation requirements, including:
- holding professional indemnity insurance ($2M+ per occurrence) and public liability insurance ($10M+ per occurence);
- passing a National Coordinated Criminal History Check;
- signing an assessor agreement and Code of Practice; and
- declaring any conflicts of interest.
Non-funded (fee-for-service) places are also available for applicants who do not meet the above eligibility criteria.
Assessment
The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different students' needs will be selected, including reports, tests, practical assessments, placement assessments and demonstrations.
Other Information
This course utilises two industry software tools: AccuRate Enterprise and magicplan. Students will be introduced to these tools during the course and will have access to dedicated software support throughout their studies.
Additional support available to enrolled students includes:
- Mentoring - available on request via DCCEEW (notify within 5 business days)
- Online helpdesk for software tools
- Drop-in support services and software bootcamps
- Wodonga TAFE student support services including academic support, counselling, disability liaison, and student wellbeing
Expressions of interest open 1 July 2026. Enrolments are processed on receipt of a completed pre-training review. A minimum of 10 enrolments is required for delivery to commence.