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On-line Learning and 1 day Workshop/Examination.  

24 February 2010 - Workshop/Examination - BRE, Watford | other dates for this event (at foot of page)

Details :

This route to the BREEAM AP qualification is open to suitably experienced construction professionals who already have a good knowledge of environmental design and the design process but lack detailed understanding of BREEAM. A separate, fast-track route is available to accredited BREEAM Assessors   Contact: BRE Training 01923 664829 train@bre.co.uk for further details. 

BREEAM is recognised nationally and internationally as the most robust and rigorous method for assessing the environmental performance of buildings. There is increasing client demand for high BREEAM ratings for both new build and refurbishment projects. Professionals with specialist knowledge of sustainability and environmental design are taking the lead in helping design teams meet these client expectations.

BREEAM is an "Assessor led" process through which designers submit evidence to an accredited individual who assumes no design responsibility.  Until now there has been no way for designers themselves to claim a high level of competence with BREEAM other than by association with completed BREEAM Excellent buildings or by qualifying as a BREEAM Assessor.

The new BREEAM Accredited Professional (BREEAM AP) qualification is a response to industry calls to fill this gap. It is aimed at architects, engineers and others with design skills and responsibilities. In recognition of the significant contribution a BREEAM AP can make to the design process, up to two BREEAM credits are available if a BREEAM AP is engaged from an appropriate point in a project.

The Role

BREEAM APs provide the design team with expert advice on built environment sustainability, environmental design and environmental assessment. They will facilitate the team's efforts to successfully schedule activities, set priorities and negotiate the trade-offs required to achieve a target BREEAM rating when the design is formally assessed.

Required Prior knowledge and Background to become BREEAM AP

A range of design professionals may be eligible to undertake the BREEAM AP qualification through this route. We recommend as a minimum the following prior knowledge and background:  
  • Recognised academic / vocational qualification in a relevant built environment discipline
  • At least three years post graduate (or equivalent) professional experience working in a role covering the sustainability of the built environment - candidates will ideally have design team involvement on a number of projects where sustainability was part of the project brief e.g. a target to achieve at least BREEAM Excellent for the completed design
  • Knowledge of environmental design / integrated design with an appreciation of life cycle assessment and cost analysis 
  • Appropriate membership of a professional institution
  • Minimum levels of work experience and on-the-job training can be considered as alternatives to formal qualification and professional membership

Programme :

BREEAM AP Qualification Syllabus

  • Sustainability drivers – some prior knowledge assumed  
  • Design process – some prior knowledge assumed
  • Environmental design – prior knowledge assumed
  • Achieving a high BREEAM score
  • Evidence requirements and audit function

Training Programme

Part 1

Reference sources and reading material list  - Time needed dependent on background and experience

  • To be completed by ALL BREEAM AP candidates
  • Key reference sources
    • Technical guidance
    • Useful websites
    • General Background reading
  • Candidates are advised to review the material and fill in any gaps in their knowledge
  • In some cases a familiarity with the guidance is required but detailed knowledge is not expected (eg Technical section)
  • Plan sufficient time to include this in your preparation
  • Download Reading List

Part 2

BREEAM AP self study course - online teaching materials

  • To be completed by non-BREEAM assessors only
  • Estimated minimum study time needed 16-20 hours
  • Contents:
    • The role of a BREEAM AP
    • Background and scope of BREEAM
    • BREEAM assessment methodology
    • BREEAM technical content
    • Decision timeline
    • Decision priorities
    • Questions

Part 3

BREEAM AP 1 day workshop and examination :

  • Engage with the role of being a BREEAM AP
  • Practical steps to be taken
  • Key implementation principles
  • Effective facilitation of the creation of truly great buildings
  • Candidates will apply and share their expertise in a series of individual and team exercises
  • 90 mins BREEAM AP examination (download BREEAM AP Examination Syllabus)

Please note: the workshop is not designed to directly help candidates pass the exam (the distance learning and recommended reading are the preparation for this). The initial training/workshop fee includes entry to two attempts at the examination.  Any further attempts required will attract a new examination entry fee of £150 + VAT.

Before you book

Before making your booking on BREEAM AP Training and Workshop/Examination Date, please make sure:

  • you understand the prior knowledge and background required to become a BREEAM AP
  • you read the BREEAM AP FAQs document
  • you read the course outlines above and satisfy yourself you can give the required level of commitment
  • you allocate sufficient time to prepare and complete the course materials before attending the workshop/examination (we expect this may take at least six to ten weeks to complete but this will depend on your personal circumstances)
  • you read the Terms and Conditions document
  • you select which Workshop/Examination date to attend 

You MUST complete your Part 1 and Part 2 course materials before attending the Workshop/Examination.  

Cost

  • Standard price for distance learning, case study workshop and examination - £925+VAT plus £250+VAT for Green Book Live listing and monthly process note*.

    • *BREEAM AP will receive a process note from BREEAM every month, this covers all news on updates on technical guidance, weightings, new schemes and requirements etc. 

  • Discounted price for RIBA and CIAT members - £850+VAT plus £250 + VAT for Green Book Live listing monthly process note*.  

  • Subsequent annual renewal fee of £250+VAT for all BREEAM APs (who are not already listed as an Accredited BREEAM Assessor) which maintains the Green Book Live listing and monthly process notes – this is a requirement of maintaining your AP status.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

To undertake assessments for each of the schemes you will need to take out a seperate licence for each. If you wish to become a licenced assessor then please contact us at: breeam@bre.co.uk for our licence fees.

Intended audience :
Please see "Required Prior knowledge and Background to become BREEAM AP" above

For more information:
BRE Training
train@bre.co.uk
01923 664829

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