All-In-One Energy Advisor Course

$875

875

Valid for 12 months

Course Description

Our All-In-One Energy Advisor Course is an online subscription video course designed for aspiring Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Registered Energy Advisors.

With our All-In-One Energy Advisor Course, you'll gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed as an Energy Advisor. Our course will help you:

Prepare for the Foundation Level Exam
Get ready for the Energy Advisor (House) Exam
Accelerate the completion of your 6 probationary energy audits with detailed step-by-step instructions so you can start working as an Energy Advisor faster
Minimize the learning curve and enhance your ability to manage a higher volume of energy audits when you kick off your career as an Energy Advisor

The course includes 12-month subscription access, over 200 video modules, practice quizzes for the Foundation Level Exam and the Energy Advisor (House) Exam, practice EnerGuide home energy audits, and tools and resources to help you conduct energy audits with ease.

Study at your own pace and fit the course into your busy schedule without disrupting your current commitments.

With online learning, you have the flexibility to re-watch the course videos as many times as you need to prepare for your exams and probationary audits, and when you start your career as an Energy Advisor.

A Registered Energy Advisor is licensed by NRCan to conduct EnerGuide home energy audits to evaluate home energy performance and create customized reports to help Canadian homeowners make informed home energy retrofit decisions that conserve energy, enhance comfort, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

To become an Energy Advisor, candidates must complete the following steps:

Pass the NRCan Foundation Level Exam
Pass the NRCan Energy Advisor (House) Exam
Complete 6 probationary energy audits with any NRCan licensed service organization (2 observed, 2 solo, 2 supervised)
Get registered as an Energy Advisor with NRCan and start working with an NRCan licensed service organization

Course Outline

Foundation Level Exam

Includes a recommended Foundation Level Exam self-directed study approach, study resources and practice quiz that cover the Foundation Level Exam core competencies, including:

Numeracy (geometry, calculations and unit conversions)
Construction and renovation of low-rise housing
Safety considerations
Building envelope
Mechanical systems, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
Building science principles and the house-as-a-system concept

Energy Advisor (House) Exam

Includes study resources and over 200 video modules that cover the Energy Advisor (House) Exam core competencies, including:

Introduction to the Energy Advisor (House) Exam and recommended exam study approach
Introduction to the EnerGuide Rating System
Comprehensive overview of pre-retrofit energy audit data collection
Video demonstrations of the latest energy auditing techniques, including an on-site energy audit from start to finish
Blower door testing theory and demonstration videos
Step-by-step instruction on pre-retrofit energy audit modelling, geometry, document management, and completing the data collection form
Sketchup instruction and demonstration videos
In-depth HOT2000 pre-retrofit energy modelling demonstrations, including how to model all aspects of a house, from foundations to mechanical systems and how to interpret results
Instruction on developing and modelling home retrofit recommendations in HOT2000
Comprehensive overview of post-retrofit energy audit data collection
In-depth HOT2000 post-retrofit energy modelling demonstrations
Instruction on generating EnerGuide homeowner reports
Overview of the administration and delivery of the EnerGuide Rating System
Instruction on quality assurance of the EnerGuide Rating System
Advice for providing excellent client service and generating leads as an Energy Advisor
Energy Advisor equipment list
4 practice EnerGuide energy audits that you can model, so you can perfect your skills and gain the confidence you need to excel in the field
Practice quiz for the Energy Advisor (House) Exam
Tools and resources to help you conduct energy audits with ease, including:
- Geometry calculators
- On-site scripts for pre and post retrofit energy audits
- Comprehensive step-by-step checklists for on-site pre and post retrofit energy audits and energy modelling
Also includes HOT2000 software - trainee version

Career Opportunities for Registered Energy Advisors

Do you want to transition to a career that is well-paid, flexible and fulfilling?

Consider becoming a Natural Resources Canda (NRCan) Registered Energy Advisor. As an Energy Advisor, you will conduct EnerGuide home energy audits to help homeowners save money on their energy bills while also reducing their carbon footprint.

A career as an Energy Advisor offers the opportunity to be self-employed, have the freedom to determine your work schedule, location, and income level, while contributing to the movement towards a net-zero emissions future. No previous experience or skills are necessary.

With the acceleration of the clean energy transition underway, Energy Advisors are in demand across Canada.

Energy audits conducted by Energy Advisors are a requirement for participation in numerous government and utility energy efficiency rebate and loan programs.

What Energy Advisors Do

An Energy Advisor is licensed by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to conduct home energy audits in Canada using the EnerGuide Rating System.

The EnerGuide Rating System is a nationally recognized rating standard that provides homeowners with customized information about the energy performance of their homes.

Energy Advisors conduct energy audits of residential buildings, collect data according to NRCan procedures, perform energy modelling using HOT2000 software and develop custom reports with impartial upgrade recommendations to help homeowners save energy, improve comfort and reduce GHG emissions.

Energy Advisors also provide homeowners with guidance on how to access available rebates and loans to help offset the upfront costs of home energy retrofits.

EcoLogic Energy Advisors is a Natural Resources Canada licensed service organization.