Energy Auditor Training Course (AS/NZS 3598:2014)

Build practical skills to deliver high-quality energy audits

Gain the confidence and capability to plan, conduct and deliver effective energy audits that drive real energy and carbon savings. This practical two-day course is designed for experienced professionals looking to deepen their auditing expertise using recognised standards and best practice.

Course details

Dates: 12th & 13th May (Tue & Wed)
Times: 9.00AM-5.00PM (NZST)
Expert trainer: Dave Taylor, DETA Consulting

What you’ll learn:

• Apply energy audit standards in real-world scenarios
• Plan and scope audits effectively
• Conduct site visits and engage stakeholders
• Collect and analyse energy data
• Develop clear, actionable audit reports
• Deliver post-audit follow-up focused on energy and carbon savings

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Apply the AS/NZS 3598:2014 energy audit standards in practice
• Understand the roles, responsibilities and competencies of an energy auditor
• Identify key stakeholders and manage audit engagement effectively
• Plan and deliver an energy audit step by step
• Evaluate the relationship between energy savings and carbon reduction
• Collect, analyse and report audit data with confidence

Who should attend?

This course is designed for professionals with prior experience in energy auditing or related fields who want to strengthen their technical capability and practical delivery skills.

Recommended prior knowledge

You’ll get the most value from this course if you have:

• A working knowledge of energy, thermodynamics and basic physics
• Familiarity with electrical systems (circuits, power factor)
• Understanding of energy systems (e.g. HVAC, lighting) and heat transfer
• Awareness of sustainability principles and energy impacts
• Basic financial analysis skills (e.g. cost–benefit, payback periods)
• Experience using technical tools, diagrams and spreadsheet analysis

Recommended preparation

To maximise your learning, we recommend access to the AS/NZS 3598:2014 Energy Audits standard:

• Part 1: Commercial Buildings (people-driven)
• Part 2: Industrial and related activities (process-driven)
• Part 3: Transport-related activities (vehicle-driven)

Please note: These standards must be purchased separately. Due to licensing restrictions, CEP is unable to provide copies.

Why attend this course?

• Strengthen your energy auditing capability using recognised standards
• Gain practical, job-ready skills you can apply immediately
• Improve your ability to identify and quantify energy and carbon savings
• Learn from an experienced industry practitioner
• Earn 12 CPD points toward your professional development

Published: 28 April 2026