AccuRate Australian Edition Trainer
Introduction
In addition to helping users to get the most out of the AccuRate software, this training package has been tailored to help users pass the ABSA certification.
The AccuRate Trainer has been developed and presented by John Ballinger and is available either separately or as part of Premium Maintenance.
It comprises of a series of over 30 modules and sub modules dealing with all aspects of the operation of the AccuRate software. Each module runs for approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
The contents list below illustrates the range of some of the topics addressed.
- Introduction to the Training package.
- Hardware requirements for AccuRate.
- A brief overview demonstration.
- Comparison of AccuRate with NatHERS.
- Collecting data from drawings (and CAD).
- Collect date with Data Gathering Tables.
- Setting up Constructions and Libraries.
- Step by Step data entry process (11 sub sections step by step).
- Setup the Project Data page.
- Setup Constructions Libraries for your job.
- Select Zones and setup Zone Data.
- Setup Shading Schemes.
- Setup the Ventilation Data.
- Enter Elements – External walls & windows.
- Enter Elements – Internal walls.
- Enter Elements – Floors.
- Enter Elements – Ceilings.
- Enter Elements – Roofs.
- Enter Elements – Skylights & Roof Windows
- Enter Elements – Skylights & Roof Windows
- Changing data that’s already entered.
- Initiating a simulation & viewing a Report.
- The Building Data Report Module.
- Introducing the non-rating mode (temperatures).
- Design Options Review.
- Demonstration house #1 (a full step by step entry of all data).
- Demonstration house #2 (2 storey cottage).
- Demonstration house #3 (2 storey apartment).
- How do I get approval for new materials and constructions?
- Tricky bits’n’pieces.
- Services & Support.