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Homestar Assessor

Ready to take your Homestar expertise to the next level? Become a certified Assessor and master the v5 tool for conducting Homestar Assessments.

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Course Overview

Take your expertise to the next level with the Homestar Assessor course. Over two engaging days, you'll gain the practical skills and knowledge needed to conduct Homestar v5 Assessments using the certified tool. Whether you're registering a project, identifying typologies, or collating essential documentation for submission, this course will guide you through every step.

You'll get hands-on experience with the ECCHO tool and the latest Homestar calculators, ensuring you're equipped for accurate and efficient assessments. Our experienced facilitator, Lee Ann Durbin, will share insights and best practices from the forefront of sustainable construction, helping you build your confidence in assessing Homestar projects.

Who is this course for?

This course is for professionals who want to become certified Homestar Assessors—qualified to lead projects through the Homestar certification process. As a Homestar Assessor, you’ll be the only one authorised to carry out and submit a Homestar assessment.


By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
  • Conduct Homestar v5 Assessments with the certified tool for project design.
  • Navigate the registration process and gather all necessary documentation for a successful Homestar submission.
  • Master the ECCHO tool and updated calculators to ensure accurate assessments.
  • Enhance your employability by adding the recognised Homestar Assessor certification to your CV.
pricing
Pricing (excl. GST)

$690 Member price
$1,035 Non Member price
$572 Future Thinkers

Register now
timing
Timing

11/06/25
9am-1pm

12/06/25
9am-1pm

where
Where

Online via zoom

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NZRAB CPD Points

60 NZRAB points available

Homestar Assessor course FAQs

To attend the Homestar Assessor course, participants must have completed the Homestar Fundamentals course and meet one of the following qualifications or experience requirements:

  • Architectural designer or architect
  • Engineer
  • Building scientist or technologist
  • Quantity surveyor
  • Licensed Building Practitioner (Level 2 or 3)

This technical accreditation requires knowledge of home design and construction in Aotearoa, the ability to read and interpret house plans, and a basic understanding of building science. If you believe you have equivalent experience, please contact us.

Yes. To gain the full Homestar Assessor accreditation you will need to complete the following:

  • Online examination - to be completed within two weeks of attending the course
  • Successful completion of at least one full Homestar Assessment. The registration fee for this first project is waived for new Assessors when registering within the first 6 months of attending this course

By enrolling in this course and becoming a qualified Homestar Assessor, you agree to the Homestar Assessor Terms and Conditions.

By attending the Homestar Assessor course and completing the exam, you are agreeing to the Homestar Assessor Accreditation Terms.