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Become an Assessor

ABSA is currently offering Accreditation for Assessors conducting Building Thermal Performance Assessments with the use of 2nd Generation software (AccuRate, BERS Pro, FirstRate v5) in States where it is approved for use.

ABSA Assessors examine house plans and identify the home's potential to be thermally efficient and minimise energy use for heating and cooling throughout its design and construction.

The ABSA Accreditation Scheme provides a Quality Assured system and Assessor support network under which Assessors carry out ratings. This Scheme has been designed to meet both the requirements of Regulators, and Certifiers Nationally and has been federally endorsed . ABSA National Accreditation provides Assessors the Opportunity to practice in all States and Territories (where software is permitted)

The following documents provide detailed information about the National ABSA Accreditation Scheme, 2nd Generation Software and the National Qualification, and how to Become an Assessor.


 ABSA National Accreditation Scheme (104 KB PDF)

 Second Generation Software and the National Qualification (161 KB PDF)

 Becoming an ABSA Accredited Assessor (116 KB PDF)