Want to find out more about our program?
Our NABERS Essentials course is free for the next year, take advantage of this offer until 30 June 2021.
Want to become an Assessor?
Follow these steps:
1. Read what Assessors do, the eligibility criteria and how to become one.
2. Complete our introductory course NABERS Assessor 101.
3. Complete an accreditation course from the list below (e.g. Energy & Water for Offices).
Currently doing a course?
In July 2020 we launched a new NABERS Learn platform. Your account will have been moved across.
Access older course material and exams in progress on our former NABERS Learn platform until 30 August 2020.
Contact us at nabers [at] environment.nsw.gov.au if you have any issues.
Already an Assessor?
Get accredited to perform additional ratings by completing an accreditation course from the list below.
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NABERS Essentials
For: Any member of the public or sustainability professional.
To: Learn more about our program.
Prerequisite courses: None.
Learn: The history and plans for the program, the spaces NABERS rates, why you should get a rating and how to improve it, the different parties involved and the legislation applicable.
Duration: Online course (1-2 hours).
Due to COVID-19, this course is now free to help train and upskill Australia's workforce.
NABERS Assessor 101
For: Any suitably qualified individual wishing to become an Assessor.
To: Take the first step in becoming an Accredited Assessor.
Prerequisite courses: None
Learn: The basic rules for collecting building data, get an overview of all our different rating tools and understand the procedures Assessors must follow when rating buildings.
Duration: Online course (3-4 hours) followed by an exam to be submitted within 30 days.
This year ARBS Foundation is delighted to offer 8 grants for eligible sole traders to receive subsidies of $1,188 to enrol in NABERS Assessor 101 and $1,352 to enrol in Energy & Water for Offices. These subsidies are equivalent to 80% of the course fees.
To review the full terms and conditions and apply, please go to https://arbsfoundation.com.au and follow the links.
Energy & Water for Shopping Centres
For: Assessors and trainee Assessors
To: Become accredited to perform Energy & Water ratings for Shopping Centres
Prerequisite courses: NABERS Assessor 101
Learn: How to perform a rating on retail centres including what data is needed and using our software NABERS Rate.
Duration: Online course (6-7 hours) followed by an exam to be submitted within 30 days.
Other info: You will need to refer to the PCA Method of Measurement in order to complete this course. Don't have access to it? Purchase it here before you start.
Energy & Water for Offices Webinar
For: Assessors and trainee Assessors
To: Become accredited to perform Energy & Water ratings for Offices
Prerequisite courses: NABERS Assessor 101
Learn: How to calculate an Energy & Water rating for Offices and understand how to lodge rating data with our software, NABERS rate.
Duration: 2 half day webinar followed by an exam to be submitted within 30 days.
When: 15-16 September 10:00 - 13:30 AEST
This year ARBS Foundation is delighted to offer 8 grants for eligible sole traders to receive subsidies of $1,188 to enrol in NABERS Assessor 101 and $1,352 to enrol in Energy & Water for Offices. These subsidies are equivalent to 80% of the course fees.
To review the full terms and conditions and apply, please go to https://arbsfoundation.com.au and follow the links.
Commercial Building Disclosure Course
For: Energy & Water for Offices Assessors
To: Become an Accredited CBD Assessor
Prerequisite courses: NABERS Assessor 101 & Energy & Water for Offices
Learn: How to conduct tenancy lighting assessments (TLA's) which are a key component of a Building Energy Efficiency Certificate (BEEC).
Duration: 2 half day webinar followed by an exam to be submitted within 30 days.
When: 22-23 September 10:00 - 13:30 AEST
Due to COVID-19, this course is being heavily subsidised by the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources to help train and upskill Australia's workforce.
Energy & Water for Apartment Buildings
For: Assessors and trainee Assessors
To: Become accredited to perform Energy & Water ratings for Apartment Buildings
Prerequisite courses: NABERS Assessor 101
Learn: How to calculate an Energy & Water rating for Apartment Buildings and the fundamentals of metering to assist in the calculation of a rating.
Duration: 1 day followed by an exam to be submitted within 30 days.
Waste for Offices
For: Assessors and trainee Assessors
To: Become accredited to perform Waste ratings for Offices
Prerequisite courses: NABERS Assessor 101
Learn: How the rating is calculated, what data you need to collect, the importance of quality data and how to perform waste audits.
Duration: Online course (3-4 hours) followed by an exam to be submitted within 30 days
NABERS Waste Platform Manager Tutorial
For: Any indiviual interested in waste reporting.
To: Learn about the functionality of the Waste Platform Manager and how it can help your business report waste data or get a waste rating.
Prerequisite courses: none
Learn: How to set up, navigate and use the NABERS Waste Platform Manager.
Duration: Online course (3-4 hours)
Indoor Environment for Offices
For: Assessors and trainee Assessors
To: Become accredited to perform Indoor Environment ratings for Offices
Prerequisite courses: NABERS Assessor 101
Learn: How to carry out the different types of Indoor Environment ratings along with the five parameters used in an Indoor Environment rating.
Duration: Online course (3-4 hours) followed by an exam to be submitted within 30 days
Introduction to the Carbon Neutral Certification
For: Assessors and trainee Assessors
Learn: How Carbon Neutral Certifications work and how they relate to our other tools.
Prerequisite courses: none
More info: Watch the 15 min webinar on YouTube by clicking on Enrol now hereunder.
Carbon Neutral
For: Energy Assessors
To: Extend your qualifications to Carbon Neutral certifications
Prerequisite courses: NABERS Assessor 101 and any NABERS Energy accreditation course
Learn: How Carbon Neutral certification for buildings works and the information needed to complete a certification.
Duration: Online course (3-4 hours) followed by an exam to be submitted within 30 days.
Energy & Water for Hotels
For: Assessors and trainee Assessors
To: Become accredited to perform Energy & Water ratings for Hotels
Prerequisite courses: NABERS Assessor 101
Learn: How to undertake a Hotel rating and the types of hotels that can be rated.
Duration: Online course (3-4 hours) followed by an exam to be submitted within 30 days.
Energy for Data Centres
For: Assessors and trainee Assessors
To: Become accredited to perform Energy ratings for Data Centres
Prerequisite courses: NABERS Assessor 101
Learn: How to conduct a Data Centre rating and how to carry out the three different types of Data Centre ratings including IT Equipment, Infrastructure and Whole Facility ratings.
Duration: 1 day followed by an exam to be submitted within 30 days.
Where: On demand only
Free courses
For: Any member of the public or sustainability professional.
To: Learn more about our program and browse through the look and feel of our courses.
Content available: Introductory courses on our tools, case studies, fact sheets and slide decks for Assessors to use in conversation with clients.