European Partners for Energy Performance

TechnicalPartners from: GE (leadpartner IKKE Informationszentrum für Kälte-, Klima- und Energietechnik, Duisburg)UK (College), BE (Vocational training centre)HU ( Monitoring and Certification Centre)NL ( Knowledge Centre VET)

Background -2010 EU Directive (EPBD) updated for buildings with a cooling capacity of > 12 kW. -EPBD contains guidelines, methods and requirements for periodically inspection.-Testing and certification of EP at least 1 x 5 years (12-45 kW).

-Due to the EPBD,2002/91/EG there's urgent need for well qualified persons to inspect, certify and maintain installations for the ‘comfort of persons’ (>12 Kw).-Lack of up-to-date training courses, competence profiles and exams in these fields (except in Germany, which is at the forefront of VET and examinations (theory, practice) as inspector for installations >12kW)

Main Aim

-To optimize the competence profiles- Up-to-date training materials / approaches for the sectors electro, installation & maintenance to be able to fulfill the obligations of the EPBD.

Main objective: transferring innovation in knowledge between VET- and VET-related organizations on inspection & certification of installations for the comfort of persons, >12 kW.

PROJECT RESULTS-Competence profiles, materials, methods and approaches fit to (a)EU Directive EPBD,2002/91/EG, (b)The European Qualification Framework – EQF-ICT D-base with competence profiles, teaching-, training- & lesson materials.-ICT measurement / assessment tool for the screening / assessment, validation of prior learning, personal development & lifelong learning of competences-Pilots / tests for trainers, teachers, students / workers -Information for sectors (EU), f.e. through seminars, periodical publications.