Approved Certifiers of Design joining instructions for individuals

Training and Certification Schemes for Approved Certifiers of Building Design for Scotland

Approved Certifiers of Design are qualified individuals allowed to certify the energy design of buildings in Scotland, and to issue certificates in support of applications to local authorities for Building Warrants and amendments to Warrants.

Individuals wishing to register as Approved Certifiers of Design (Section 6 - Energy) for Non Domestic Buildings need (as a minimum), to be qualified in the energy design of buildings. Qualifications can be gained by attending a four day training course (this covers all ten parts of Section 6 of the Building Regulations). Individuals (already qualified in energy design) may be exempt from part of the training. For further details on training courses/requirements click here.

Please consult the Scheme before booking onto training. It is important to gain guidance that the course programme is suitable for your requirements.

All applicants need to demonstrate competency by passing an examination. It is also a requirement that Certifiers are part of the design team throughout the lifespan of any project certified under this scheme.

A fee of £50 + VAT per Certifier is charged to join the scheme with an annual fee of £50 + VAT per year thereafter being due to retain membership. Please note, if joining as a Sole Practitioner the annual membership fee is £350 + VAT.

Payment is cheque (made payable to Building Research Establishment Limited). The fee needs to accompany the application form and associated documents. A full VAT receipt will provided upon request.

Registration of an individual is for a 3 year period initially, (but with a requirement to pay an annual fee)  Every 3 years, individuals are expected to seek re-registration even though they may have been successfully audited in the meantime. After successful audit and re-application registration on the Scheme will be confirmed for a further 3 year period.

Improving your route to becoming an Approved Certifier of Design

BRE has successfully been running Approved Certifiers of Design Schemes for Energy (Section 6) services for numerous Scottish construction professionals. Please contact the Scheme to find out how to be part of this increasingly important activity. 

Approved Certifiers of Design can sign off compliance of building design with the requirements of Section 6 Energy, thus saving their clients time and money in the building warrant process.

Training and examination is provided by BRE on a regular basis, as follow (see http://www.bre.co.uk/acd/pagew.jsp?id=1119):

Domestic	Non-Domestic
Part 1 - SAP training  (2 day course)	Part 1 - SBEM training (2 day course) - alternative course in Dynamic Simulation Modelling are also available
Part 2 - Certification practice and responsibilites (1 day course)	Part 2 - Certification practice and responsibilities (1 day course)
Part 3 - a three part examination of competence (1 day)	Part 3 - a four part examination of competence (1 day)

The following process explains what is required for the application, training and examination process, to make it easier and quicker for you to join the scheme.  

Step 1	Candidate to Access http://www.bre.co.uk/acd/pagew.jsp?id=1119 Read all information on the Scheme.  Download the application form and the code of conduct form for an Approved Certifier of Design, and your firm as an Approved Body (unless you are a sole practitioner).  Note - payment is not required at this stage
Step 2	BRE will write to you with details of available training for you to book online (prices as advertised on the web site above). BRE will book you onto an examination for the relevant scheme (and invoice you at lease seven days in advance of the examination, currently £600 plus VAT) BRE will advice candidate of any other requirements for the application process.
Step 3	Candidate will access web site to book and undertake training prior to examination. * Candidate will undertake examination on date booked.
Step 4	BRE will advise client of result of examination and application process.  Successful candidates will be accepted onto the scheme.  In some cases exam resits may be required. BRE will invoice client for joining/annual fees (£50 PLUS VAT) for Approved Certifiers, £350 plus VAT for Approved Bodies or Sole Practitioners). N.B. Membership is offered on the basis of an annual fee, no refund of part used membership is available or reduced term offered. BRE will place candidates' details on the Scottish Government's web site http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/ListAC.asp
Step 5	Candidate, if successful, can offer Section 6 Certification of Design Services to clients.

Please read the Scheme Documents and Guide before making an application,  download from the Joining Information page.

* Training dates and locations may change at short notice.
Please contact the Training Department to confirm details before booking accomodation or transport.

 

If you have a dispute, please contact the Head of Certification:

The Head of Certification
ACD Scheme
BRE Global
Orion House
Bramah Avenue
Scottish Enterprise Technology Park
East Kilbride
G75 0RD. 
Tel. 01355 576200

If you have a complaint, please write with details to the Scheme Director:

The Scheme Director
ACD Scheme
BRE Global
Orion House
Bramah Avenue
Scottish Enterprise Technology Park
East Kilbride
G75 0RD.