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Register as a BER/DEC Assessor

Please note that all Domestic BER assessor registration applications should now be completed using the new online registration form. More information is available below.

To carry out the Building Energy Rating (BER) and Display Energy Certificate (DEC) assessments, you must first register with SEAI. Learn more below about how to register as a Domestic or Non-Domestic BER Assessor, or a DEC Assessor.

Step 1. Satisfy pre-qualification criteria

To register as a BER Assessor, you must meet the pre-qualification criteria.

Find out moreabout Step 1. Satisfy pre-qualification criteria

Step 2. Complete the BER training course

Please complete the relevant training course(s) before completing your registration form.

Find out moreabout Step 2. Complete the BER training course

Step 3. Complete the BER Assessor registration form

Complete the relevant registration form to become an SEAI registered BER / DEC Assessor.

Find out moreabout Step 3. Complete the BER Assessor registration form

Step 4. Agree to the BER Assessor Code of Practice

To register as a BER Assessor, you must agree to follow the BER Assessor code of practice.

Find out moreabout Step 4. Agree to the BER Assessor Code of Practice

Step 5. Enrol in the SEAI BER induction module

All BER Assessors must complete the SEAI online induction module.

Find out moreabout Step 5. Enrol in the SEAI BER induction module

Step 6. Mentoring

All new Assessors will be assigned a mentoring audit.

Find out moreabout Step 6. Mentoring
  • Online Module training dates

    All new BER Assessors must complete the online induction module before they can complete their registration as a BER Assessor

    View upcoming dates
  • National Register of BER Assessors

    Before investing in BER Assessor training, we advise that you research the potential business opportunity. You can review the National Register of Assessors for the number of BER Assessors already serving your area. There is no cap on the number of BER Assessors who can operate in Ireland.

    Access the register
  • BER Assessor Code of Practice

    It is a requirement that all BER Assessors abide by the conditions within the BER Assessor Code of Practice. The Code of Practice details the roles and responsibilities of a BER Assessor and SEAI to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service in the marketplace.

    Download the code of practice
  • Occupational Standard for Domestic BER Assessors

    The occupational standard for domestic BER assessors details the required knowledge, skills and competence of a registered BER assessor. It describes the standard of knowledge expected of a registered domestic BER assessor to work independently as a competent assessor.

    Download here

Online Module training dates

All new BER Assessors must complete the online induction module before they can complete their registration as a BER Assessor

View upcoming dates

National Register of BER Assessors

Before investing in BER Assessor training, we advise that you research the potential business opportunity. You can review the National Register of Assessors for the number of BER Assessors already serving your area. There is no cap on the number of BER Assessors who can operate in Ireland.

Access the register

BER Assessor Code of Practice

It is a requirement that all BER Assessors abide by the conditions within the BER Assessor Code of Practice. The Code of Practice details the roles and responsibilities of a BER Assessor and SEAI to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service in the marketplace.

Download the code of practice

Occupational Standard for Domestic BER Assessors

The occupational standard for domestic BER assessors details the required knowledge, skills and competence of a registered BER assessor. It describes the standard of knowledge expected of a registered domestic BER assessor to work independently as a competent assessor.

Download here

Contact us

If you are unsure you meet the requirements to register as a BER Assessor, please contact the BER Helpdesk for clarification via email or through our webchat service.

Email: info@ber.seai.ie

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