This course equips frontline advisers with the skills to deliver consistent, accurate energy advice tailored to customers’ needs.
Knowledge of how essential appliances use electricity is critical for householders in terms of saving money and energy. This e-learning course offers more than the simplistic formula based on the rated power of the appliance. It explores how everyday appliances actually use electricity, shining a light on real consumption patterns through hands-on testing carried out by National Energy Action’s Innovation and Technical Evaluation team.
You’ll learn how different appliances, from fridges and freezers to cookers, washing machines, dryers, and dishwashers, affect household bills, and discover practical tips to help people reduce their usage without compromising comfort.
This course is relevant for any frontline staff who provide advice and support to members of the public, in particular, those on low incomes.
To empower frontline advisers to provide energy-related advice and guidance that is consistent and accurate and which aims to meet customers’ needs.
- Outline the ‘traditional’ formula used to calculate an appliance’s electricity consumption.
- Interpret and analyse evaluation data carried out by National Energy Action’s Innovation and Technical Evaluation team, to understand and compare how much energy is typically used by cooking, washing, cooling, drying and dishwashing appliances.
- Recommend practical tips to improve appliance performance and reduce electricity use.
Please note that the course content will focus mainly on England and Wales. If you are based in Northern Ireland or Scotland and interested in this course, please contact lynsey.thompson@nea.org.uk before booking so we can discuss the main differences.
This course will take approximately 2 hours to complete however each learner is different and e-learning offers the flexibility to study at your own pace. Learners will have access to the course for four weeks from their selected start date.
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Our e-learning courses are self‑led, allowing learners to study at a time and place that suits them.
Once registered, learners will have four weeks’ access to the course content, enabling them to progress through the material at their own pace and fit learning around other commitments.
The course features audio throughout and incorporates a range of engaging learning tools, including videos and interactive activities, to support effective learning.
Tutor support is also available on request throughout the learning period.
There are no set dates, learners choose when they would like to start on their booking form, and we send the course login details to match.
You can book up to 20 places using the standard booking form.
We also offer organisational licences for organisations with a larger number of staff to train. These licences provide unlimited learner access for either 6 months or 12 months.
An organisational licence includes:
- A tailored version of the course customised specifically for your organisation
- Two bespoke slides within the course to include organisation-specific information, such as local schemes, contact details or internal processes
- The option to purchase additional tailored slides if required
- The ability to nominate an administrator, who will have access to reporting on learner activity
Please note that organisational licences are not funded. For further details, including costs and terms, please contact us.
This course is currently only available via e-learning. If you are interested in a webinar or in-person version, please contact us to discuss options.
Funded places are available to non-commercial/ not for profit organisations based in England and Wales (such as local authorities, housing associations, advice agencies etc). Learners must also be frontline staff or volunteers that encounter and provide advice to those in or at risk of fuel poverty.
This applies to to online delivery only.
All courses and processes are assessed in line with BSI ISO 9001 quality management standards.
To maintain their effectiveness, courses are reviewed and updated on a regular basis. If you identify any gaps, inaccuracies, or areas for improvement, we encourage you to share your feedback with us.
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be able to download a certificate of completion for their CPD records.
If you have any questions, please contact us to discuss.
Fees and funded places
| Eligibility criteria for a funded place |
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| FUNDED PLACES are available to non-commercial organisations based in England and Wales (such as local authorities, housing associations, advice agencies etc). Learners must also be frontline staff or volunteers that encounter and provide advice to those in or at risk of fuel poverty. Online delivery only. For those not eligible for a funded place, please select the relevant fee rate above for further details. |
| Not for profit organisation | Commercial organisation | |
|---|---|---|
| Individual licence – per person | £65 plus VAT | £75 plus VAT |
| Organisation licence – per organisation | Contact NEA for details | Contact NEA for details |
| Not for profit organisation | Commercial organisation | |
|---|---|---|
| Individual licence – per person | £80 plus VAT | £90 plus VAT |
| Organisation licence – per organisation | Contact NEA for details | Contact NEA for details |
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