Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) Accreditation

Why Northgate?

Northgate offers a complete, end-to-end solution incorporating easy-to-use software and Accreditation to support the work of Domestic Energys Assessors (DEAs) in the production of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). Quality assurance is important to Northgate and the Accreditation Scheme ensures that the quality of EPCs produced are of a suitably high standard. The Northgate Accreditation Scheme supports continuing professional development to ensure that the skills of DEAs are maintained.

Accredited Domestic Energy Assessors may produce EPCs for domestic property sale, for private domestic rental properties and for the social rental sector. Northgate DEAs may practice in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

How do I join the DEA Scheme?

Firstly, you need to have completed or undertaking the DipDEA Diploma. Those who have the DipHI qualification may also apply to a DEA scheme. If you do not have the DipDEA or DipHI qualificaiton please see our training pages. We encourage all applicants to send in their application forms with as much information as possible so we can start the accreditation process. Please mark on your forms if you are awaiting an item and when you think this will be forthcoming. We will then tie up the paperwork and complete the accreditation process.

You will need a valid (less than 3 months old) Basic Disclosure Certificate. This may be obtined directly from Disclosure Scotland or we can obtain one on your behalf for a small charge.

You will then need to complete the application form, read the associated documents carefully and return the form plus the items on the checklist (detailed on the appplication form) to us at the address on the application form.

Please contact us for the most up to date prices and special offers for DEAs

What happens next?

Providing we receive your application form, qualification, disclosure and all other required documentation, we aim to turn around applications within 3 working days. We are however dependent on external bodies to assist us with our verification processes and this is out of our control.

We will contact you to let you know that your applicaiton has been successful or not. If your applicaiton is successful we will forward your welcome pack containing your portal logon detils and ID card and also make arrangements for the annual membership and portal credit payments to be collected. If you have been unsuccessful we will contact you with the reason in accordance to the terms and conditions for the scheme.

As an accredited energy assessor you will be sent regular bulletins, guidelines and other scheme documents. Please also refer to the Homes for Sale, Social Housing, Private Rental and CPD sections for further details about working as a Domestic Energy Assessor.