This small group learning Masterclass is your ideal strategy to begin the new year with renewed confidence and clock up those all important, yet highly relevant NatHERS technical CPD points. 

Upskill MORE Masterclass is a fantastic opportunity for Energy Efficiency Assessors (EEAs) to level up their skills and ensure they’re up to date with the latest provisions and best practices. With a contemporary 2-storey demonstration drawing set, the focus on 2022 versions of Thermal performance provisions, NatHERS technical note and software versions, and a live interactive format makes it especially relevant for anyone wanting to excel in energy-efficient modelling. 

The Upskill MORE Masterclass offers up to 10 NatHERS technical CPD points plus valuable peer feedback.  

KEY POINTS ABOUT UMM:

Event Format & Timing: 

- Live and Interactive: Six hours of live, industry-led training. 
- Session times: To comfortably cover modelling demonstration of the 2-storey dwelling and allow sufficient time for questions, UMM is offered as two x three hour sessions on the same day, allowing for a two hour break between sessions. 
- UMM Session times will be 9.00am to 12.00pm and from 2.00pm to 5.00pm (Sydney/Melbourne time), allowing for a two hour break in the middle of the day.  
- Recordings Available: The session will be recorded for later reference for those who attend live. 

Who Should Attend: 

- DMN Members & Non-Members: Suitable for all experience levels. 
- Ideal for those wanting to improve their NatHERS energy assessments on 2-storey homes and increase compliance with updated NCC 2022 provisions. 

Course Content: 

Part One: Hands-on demonstration of interpreting and modelling contemporary 2-storey architectural elements for thermal performance assessments offering 5 NatHERS technical CPD points. 
Software-Specific Breakout Rooms: Dedicated rooms for each software where industry experts will guide you through the modelling process and answer all your questions.  
Part Two: Benchmarking exercise where participants submit their models for review and feedback within 7 days, with an 85% pass mark required for second 5 of the 10 CPD points. 

Learning Outcomes: 

- Become proficient in NatHERS 2-storey energy assessments. 
- Correct interpretation and application of NatHERS 2022 Technical Note (Thermal provisions). 
- Ensure up to date compliance, protecting yourself from future risk of scrutiny via investigation of a complaint about one of your projects. 
- Best practice software application 
- Efficient, software specific workflow management 
- Improve your assessment speed and accuracy and self-QA of work. 
- Build a solid reference library for future use. 
- Prepare for future QA reviews with confidence.  

WHY IS IT WORTH CONSIDERING:

Peer Reviews: You'll have the opportunity to have your work reviewed by other experts, which is invaluable for long-term improvement. 
CPD Points: Completing the course provides 5 CPD points, plus another 5 points for sending in your benchmarking exercise which help maintain your accreditation. 
Real-World Application: It’s a practical, hands-on course with a focus on real-world building elements, ensuring you can immediately apply what you’ve learned.  

YOUR PRESENTERS:

Software specific rooms cater for each of the most popular NatHERS softrwares, with some of the industry’s most esteemed leaders. You will be guided through the benchmarking drawing set by: 

- David Canciello: FirstRate5 
- Andrew Hooper: HERO  

TESTIMONIALS:

"A very high standard of technical ability, always referenced back to the tech notes and handbook."

Participants rave about how DMN’s Masterclasses bridge theory and practice, providing useful shortcuts, reinforcing foundational skills, and teaching new techniques. 

Real-world insights from industry veterans make it a must-attend for both new and seasoned assessors.  

Past Attendees said:

"The open conversation was excellent, being able to ask specific questions while watching the modelling take place was very beneficial."

"I liked the practical approach"

"Great trainer and made things very simple" 

"The common questions I ask myself were the same as the presenter and attendees... made me feel confident I'm not asking silly questions."

"The Upskill MORE Masterclass was fantastic! It was engaging and provided constructive applicable guidance. A great forum to discuss issues that could not be found in the HERO Help menu. Very worthwhile with plenty of practical takeaways. Andrew was very helpful and answered our questions with a great depth of knowledge.''

 

PRICING:

Pricing for UMM covers 6 hours of targeted small group learning, your opportunity to put your learning in practice in the benchmarking project and have invaluable feedback plus earn up to 10 NatHERS technical CPD points. 

Members: $695 
Non-Members: $995 

Numbers in our Masterclasses are limited to 25 so there is ample opportunity to ask questions and to maximise your learning experience. 
 

SPEAKERS:

David Canciello

Davita Consulting Director, David Canciello brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for sharing that knowledge with his industry peers.

An Accredited NatHERS FirstRate5 Assessor since 2001, David has worked with a large Sustainability organisation on projects ranging in diversity from small residences to large multi residential developments.

With broad and practical problem solving skills coupled with his strong technical background, those who have attended trainings with David find his calm and matter of fact presenting style both engaging and impactful.

With over 11 years as a Quality Assurance Reviewer, David brings first hand insights into the areas where skills gaps are prevalent and where Assessors struggle the most and covers these issues thoroughly during his trainings.

David holds a Diploma and Architectural Drafting and Design, is an Accredited NatHERS Assessor and accomplished coach.

 

Andrew Hooper 

Andrew Hooper is the senior partner at Statewide Rating Service, which has been dedicated to building thermal performance and assessment for over 20 years, and holds a Victorian registration as a Building Designer. 

Through his skills and sound understanding of FirstRate and HERO, Andrew strives to equip assessors with the same knowledge to be confident and assured in their own practices.

Andrew is a member of the NatHERS Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and the Design Matters National (DMN) Technical Assessor Support Community (TASC); was an on-going judge for the BDAV/DMN 10 star challenge; and a FirstRate5 beta software participant for Sustainability Victoria.

FAQs:

CPD Points: 5 Technical CPD points. This will be recorded in Design Matters Members' CPD Manager within 5 business days following the event.

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