We are pleased to announce the next OpenBuildings Energy Simulator PartL exam has been scheduled for:
25th August 2021 at 10am - available for registration here.
The exam is for energy assessors who wish to become accredited with using OpenBuildings Energy Simulators PartL SBEM interface for producing EPCs and ensuring compliance with PartL of the UK Building regulations. OpenBuildings Energy Simulator PartL is fully approved in both England and Wales at this time, with other regions to follow.
This will be a fully online, 2 hour multiple-choice exam, hosted by TestReach. Upon registration TestReach will contact each candidate within a week of the exam date with further instructions. Registration window for exam closes on 11th August 2021.
PartL Course:
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator PartL energy assessor training is available On-Demand:
Free PartL training for Select users - here.
The Learning path consists of three QuickStarts: ES101, ES102, and ES201, as shown below. (It is strongly advised that you complete this training prior to taking the exam, however it is not mandatory).
System-Requirements for online exam:
Obtaining the OpenBuildings PartL Software: OpenBuildings Update 8 is approved for PartL and can be installed as shown here.
Hi Shane cant access link for exam or training it is coming up with an error that link is not available or has been moved. Can you advise?
Hi Spyros,
Not sure if the browser settings helped, but I've been looking into our records here and see you are listed under two accounts, with your details recently moved under a new company name? Please note that the previous details are now Non-Select so please ensure to log in under your new email. This is showing as Select so should grant access to the LearnServer.
Regards,
Shane
Shane Regan | Principle Building Performance Support Engineer