EPEP - EUROPEAN PARTNERS FOR ENERGY PERFORMANCE
DE/12/LLP-LdV/TOI/147513 – Period:
2012 – 2014
Lifelong Learning Programme – Leonardo da Vinci
On May 19, 2010, the EU Directive EPBD ,2002/91/EC has been updated,
specifically for buildings with a cooling capacity of >12 kW. This EPBD
contains guidelines, methods and requirements for regular, periodic
inspection, testing and certification of the energy performance of old and
new buildings (with an obligation of at least 1x per 5 years for
installations between 12 - 45 kW). Due to the EPBD,2002/91/EG there's now an
urgent need on the labor market for well qualified individuals to inspect,
certify and maintain installations for the comfort of persons (>12 Kw). In
the partnership a growing shortage exists of certified inspectors to fulfill
the requirements of the EPBD. Also there's a lack of up-to-date training
courses, competence profiles and exams in these fields. An exception is
Germany, which is at the forefront of VET and examinations (theory,
practice) as inspector for installations >12kW.
Class 1: 2 > 45 1
x 5 years
Class 2: 45 > 280 1 x 3 years
Class 3: > 280 1 x 2 years
In the partner countries it is important to develop up-to-date professional
competency profiles, training materials and methodology for learning new
innovative skills to inspect, maintain and certify installations. Although
there is a great need for highly qualified personnel in order to carry out
these inspections, it is therefore necessary to develop and provide these
methods. This personnel must be trained and certified throughout Europe
including the partner countries.