HomeFit Assessor training

The HomeFit training webinar focuses on teaching an in-depth understanding of HomeFit and the assessment process.

Participants will be able to become a qualified HomeFit assessor and receive a subscription to the online tool. The course includes a presentation followed by a live Q&A.

This qualification verifies your knowledge on the HomeFit assessment tool.

Prerequisite qualification

Participants need to meet either one of the following qualifications:

• Principles of Home Performance (HPA Level 1) - find information here
• Home Performance Advisor (HPA Level 2) - find more information
• Eco Design Advisor (EDA)
• Member of NZIBI (NZ Institute of Building Inspectors)
• Member of BOINZ (Building Officials Institute of NZ)
• Member of NZIBS (NZ Institute of Building Surveyors)

or 3 years relevant building/inspection experience

Application

If you meet the requirements, please list the details and send us the completed application form. Successful applicants can then register for the course.

Post course

After the successful completion of the training, participants are required to complete an online exam, submit a mock assessment and sign the HomeFit Assessor Agreement, which contains the terms and conditions under which they agree to operate as a HomeFit assessor including insurance requirements.

The course fee includes:

• Webinar access
• The Assessor Exam
• Subscription to the HomeFit Assessor web-app for one year

Assessor Agreement
The Assessor is required to take out and maintain insurance policies of a type and level reasonably specified by NZGBC from time to time. As a minimum, NZGBC requires assessors to have $2 million in public liability insurance cover and $100,000 in professional indemnity. Read the full assessor agreement.

HomeFit Assessor benefits

• Your details listed in the HomeFit Online Check and the NZGBC directory
• Access to the HomeFit Assessor web-app for completing assessments and generating reports & certificates for your clients
• Use of the HomeFit assessor logo in your own marketing materials
• Access to all downloadable resources and templates
• An online certificate that you can link to or embed in online media

Please note: All potential attendees must complete and submit the HomeFit Assessor Application form. Your enrolment in the course is conditional on this form being approved; please register your interest by emailing education@nzgbc.org.nz with completed form. The deadline for this is 3 April 2023.

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