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Homestar Assessor

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Course Overview

Take your Homestar expertise to the next level with the Homestar Assessor Course. Delivered online over two half-day sessions, this course gives you the practical skills and knowledge needed to carry out Homestar v5.1 Assessments using the certified tool. From registering projects and identifying typologies to collating and submitting documentation, you’ll be guided step by step through the Homestar assessment process.

You’ll gain hands-on experience using the ECCHO tool and the latest Homestar calculators, equipping you to deliver accurate and efficient assessments.

This course is facilitated by Jack Steele, an experienced Homestar professional who brings real-world expertise and insights from his work in sustainable residential design. Jack will share best practices and practical guidance to help you build confidence in leading projects through to Homestar certification.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for professionals who want to become certified Homestar Assessors—qualified to lead and submit projects through the Homestar certification process.

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

  • Conduct Homestar v5.1 Assessments using the certified tool for both design and built projects
  • Navigate the registration and submission process with confidence, ensuring all required documentation is complete and accurate
  • Use the ECCHO tool and updated calculators to assess energy, carbon, and sustainability performance
  • Apply a practical, whole-of-home approach to evaluating projects for Homestar certification
  • Enhance your professional profile by achieving Homestar Assessor accreditation
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Pricing (excl. GST)

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

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Timing

11/06/25
9am-1pm

12/06/25
9am-1pm

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pricing
Pricing (excl. GST)

$710 Member price
$1,065 Non Member price
$590 Future Thinkers

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timing
Timing

19/11/25
9.00am - 12.00pm

20/11/25
9.00am - 12.00pm

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Online via zoom

 

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NZRAB CPD Points

60 NZRAB points available

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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 four 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.