The Government has approved accreditation schemes to monitor the quality of energy assessments and EPCs by ensuring energy assessors are competent and possess the appropriate skills to conduct energy assessments.

To become a member of an accreditation scheme energy assessors need to:

• Demonstrate their competence, either by having a recognised qualification from an awarding body or
  approved prior experience and learning equivalent to the National

• Occupational Standard requirements

• Maintain appropriate professional indemnity cover

• Update their skills and knowledge regularly

• Participate in the accreditation body’s quality assurance scheme

• Abide by the schemes advice and guidance