Performance indicators:
1. Prepares tables and forms with which to gather data. Obtains the necessary data and documentation and assesses their adequacy and sufficiency.
2. Compiles a detailed strategy and schedule, if necessary asking customers to specify the terms of reference. Agrees on an inspection date with the customer and works with them to arrange access to all of the parts and technological systems of the site to be audited (e.g. power switch and boiler room).
3. Assesses the need to involve specialists from related fields. If necessary, gets the specialists involved and gives them their tasks.
4. Performs site inspections in accordance with the terms of reference and the objectives of the work.
5. Performs measurements using prepared measuring tools or commissions measuring services.
6. Assesses the functioning of heating, domestic water, cooling and ventilation systems, automatics, electric installations, illumination devices and renewable energy systems in accordance with the principles of energy efficiency.
7. Assesses the state of fencing structures, including their thermal transmittance, air leakage and moisture regime in accordance with the principles of energy efficiency.
8. Assesses the state of the indoor climate based on the intended and actual use of the building.
9. Assesses the impact of technological devices on a building's energy efficiency and indoor climate.
10. Compares the data obtained to data from similar sites. Compiles an analysis in accordance with the order, formatting its graphic, textual and illustrative parts clearly and coherently and using correct terminological language.
11. Calculates a building's annual energy consumption using simple calculation methods (e.g. degree-days).
12. Defines significant shortcomings and ways of improving technical situations, giving advice on boosting energy efficiency.

Knowledge:
1) measuring tools and resources;
2) methods of measuring the efficiency of heating, water, cooling and ventilation systems, electrical installations and illumination devices;
3) thermal transmittance, air leakages and moisture regimes.

Performance indicators:
1. Assesses the cost and presumed savings of implementing potential efficiency methods both in physical units and monetarily.
2. Analyses the viability of implementing potential energy efficiency methods in accordance with technical aspects, cost efficiency, market options, environmental conditions, risks and other aspects.
3. Determines a base scenario for energy use and production. Analyses the economic efficiency of potential energy efficiency methods and measures using simplified calculation methods (e.g. grace period).
4. Compiles a report in accordance with the order and terms of reference, formatting its graphic, textual and illustrative parts clearly and coherently and using correct terminological language.

Knowledge:
1) energy efficiency measures;
2) simplified methods of calculating a building's annual energy expenditure (e.g. the degree-day method that takes into account free heat);
3) simpler methods of calculating economic efficiency;
4) relevant legal acts, standards and methods.

Performance indicators:
1. Compiles energy audits for buildings within the limits of their competence as outlined in part A.1 of the occupational qualification standard for Energy Auditor, Level 6. When compiling energy audits for buildings outside the limits of their competence, they work as a member of a team or under the supervision and responsibility of a colleague with a higher qualification for whom they fulfil the given tasks.
2. Submits a general description of all audited technological systems within the limits of their competence and provides an assessment of their situation.
3. Analyses and assesses, within the limits of their competence, the energy consumption data of audited sites and compares them to energy consumption in previous years at the same site and with special energy consumption data from similar sites.
4. Submits measures suitable for implementation on site as a prioritised list, based on technological-economical cost-benefit calculations.
5. Submits a summarised assessment and proposals within the limits of their competence for amendments for an audited site in a way that is comprehensible to the site's owner and administrator.
6. Compiles an audit report either within the limits of their competence or under the supervision of an energy efficiency specialist with a higher qualification, making sure it corresponds with the order and terms of reference and that its graphic, textual and illustrative parts are formatted clearly, legibly and comprehensively.

Knowledge:
1) legal acts related to auditing;
2) methods, standards, etc. necessary for auditing;
3) fuel, electricity and heating prices, including energy transmission fees, etc.;
4) energy conservation methods;
5) forms of audit reports.

Performance indicators:
1. Compiles energy performance certificates based on the energy expenditure measured.
2. Fills in energy performance certificate forms and their annexes correctly and in accordance with requirements.

Knowledge:
1) legal acts, methods, standards, etc. relevant to the issuing of energy performance certificates.

Performance indicators:
1. Checks whether there are sufficient data to model energy consumption and compile an energy performance certificate.
2. Calculates the energy use of a building using appropriate software and methods.
3. Certifies the compliance of residential buildings undergoing planning or major renovations with the energy efficiency requirements of legal acts.
4. Provides an assessment of the project solution and the use of simplified methods, following the requirements of legal acts and from the point of view of energy efficiency.
5. Compiles the energy efficiency part of a construction project in accordance with the requirements of legal acts and standards.
6. Fills in energy performance certificate forms and their annexes correctly and in accordance with requirements. Enters information concerning energy performance certificates in the state register.

Knowledge:
1) legal acts concerning the energy efficiency of buildings;
2) legal acts, methods, standards, etc. relevant to the issuing of energy performance certificates and their fields of application;
3) energy performance certificate forms for different building types;
4) relevant standards and legal acts concerning planning.

Performance indicators:
1. Understands the nature and importance of the social and economic role played by energy auditors, takes into account social factors and follows the requirements of professional ethics in their work (see Annex 1 – Energy Auditor’s and Energy Efficiency Specialist’s Professional Ethics and Code of Conduct).
2. Is informed about and takes into account innovations, knowledge and best practice in their sector and specialty and the requirements of legal acts.
3. Comprehends and implements the principles of resource and energy efficiency and those of sustainable development in construction environments, using appropriate scientific, technical or technological solutions to perform their tasks.
4. Comprehends and implements methods used in baseline studies and related fields in fulfilling the terms of reference.
5. Is familiar with the specific nature of other parts of the construction project and their effect on energy efficiency.
6. Analyses their experience and skills and assesses their need for self-improvement. Participates in further training and takes advantage of opportunities to further themselves professionally.
7. Promotes through their activities wider acknowledgment and appreciation of energy efficiency.
8. Participates in teamwork, respects their colleagues and is familiar with work culture. Acts in accordance with agreements, behaves consistently and takes responsibility for their decisions and actions.
9. Plans their work and acts in a goal-oriented manner with the objective of offering a high-quality service. Defines priorities and divides up resources (such as time) accordingly.
10. Uses appropriate communication techniques when communicating with business partners, team members and customers. Determines and analyses the interests and needs of the individual parties involved and finds sensible and balanced solutions to any underlying issues that may arise. Mediates specialised technical information to all parties clearly and comprehensively.
11. Is guided in their work by occupational, device, installation and other safety guidelines.
12. Utilises in their work all of the energy efficiency engineering knowledge they have, including the nature of thermal dynamic and heat transfer processes, the basics of construction physics, the basic solutions and calculation principles of fencing structures, the nature of indoor climates and the principles of guaranteeing them, the operating principles of building technological systems (heating, ventilation, water, sewerage and cooling systems), the operating principles of the electricity and automatics systems of buildings, the principles of local and renewable energy production, the basics of calculating the energy efficiency of a building and its economic assessment and basic knowledge of the renovating of structures.
13. Uses in their work appropriate and modern information and communications technologies (hereafter referred to as ICT) and opportunities and software solutions specific to their occupation.
14. Uses a computer for information processing, communication, safety, content creation and problem-solving at the Independent user level (see Annex 2 – Scale of self-assessment in digital competence).
15. Uses correct Estonian at the B2 level in their work and when compiling documents. Is able to communicate in at least one foreign language at the B1 level. (See Annex 3 – Language skills level descriptions)