Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements
Overview
To access government funding for this course students must be a Victorian resident.
This is a great course to complement your building or assessor experience, or even to jump into a new field. This qualification is designed to meet the needs of assessors operating under the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS). Potential users of this qualification include NatHERS assessors, enterprises, government agencies, industry regulatory bodies, community organisations, building designers, architects and other building professionals associated with residential building thermal performance. You’ll learn how to read plans, drawings and specifications for buildings, conduct NatHERS assessments, adhere to regulations, assess and advise clients on improving thermal performance, and how to collect the NatHERS information for assessment.
Note: You should make yourself familiar with a NatHERS Accredited software application.
There are two FREE download software programs, FirstRate 5 and HERO which also provide support and training for candidates. We introduce and teach FirstRate5. Students can choose to use HERO, however they will have to undertake their own training in this. There are detailed video tutorials for both software programs available online, provided by developers of HERO and FirstRate5.
FirstRate5® is a free download, easy-to-use interactive tool with a graphic user interface that enables designers and thermal performance assessors to generate energy ratings for a home by tracing over floor plans.
https://www.fr5.com.au/
FirstRate5 has a comprehensive User Manual and a large range of video support to assist TPAs.
HERO is another free download NatHERS Accredited software package incorporating the latest Chenath engine and NatHERS Certificate design.
Hero | NatHERS Energy Rating Software (hero-software.com.au)
HERO provide training and support in the package.
Delivery Methods
- Online – All teaching and assessment will be completed online
Locations
When You Can Enrol
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Duration
Online: 1 year
Schedule
2026 Dates:
Online: 3 February (Tuesday evenings) | Time: 6pm - 9pm | Course typically delivered in 6-7 week blocks with four blocks throughout the course.
Online: 15 July (Wednesday evenings) | Time: 6pm - 9pm | Course typically delivered in 6-7 week blocks with four blocks throughout the course.
The course is delivered over four blocks of training, three to four units of competency are covered at a time. The first block focuses on Industry Knowledge and Skills, providing a foundational understanding of building design and construction. This is followed by Professional Practice, preparing students for effective engagement in the field. The course then moves into the technical aspects with Thermal Performance Assessments, and Whole-of-Home Assessments, combining learning and practical application.
Support is provided via forums, emails, phone calls and if required, video conferencing.
Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Students should expect to spend 10-12 hours per week on self-directed study in addition to class time.
Assessments have due dates, that need to be met, and the course must be completed within the 12 months.
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 student’s needs will be selected. As this course is online, 100% of the assessments are done online, whether written assessments or tests.
Other Information
Wodonga TAFE recognises students’ prior learning, skills, and experience with appropriate documentation. Transcripts from previous qualifications, documentation of workplace skills and verifiable evidenced experience from the field form a part of the assessment of the elements for recognition.