The application process to join the accreditation scheme is via a number of online application forms. Please make sure you have read the terms and conditions of the scheme and you have the relevant documentation to hand before attempting to process the online forms. There are two routes into our Accreditation Scheme, either by having an acceptable qualification or completing the APEL process.

Via the APEL Process

The APEL (Application of Prior Experiential Learning) process relies upon the applicant having direct experience and qualification relating to design and construction within the built environment.
Its current entry requirements are:

• The applicant must be a member of a relevant Professional Body (e.g. RIBA, RIAS, RICS, CIAT, CIOB, CIBSE), or undergo the NAPIT Professional Skills Assessment.
• Have professional indemnity insurance, with a minimum level of cover of £250,000
• Have relevant qualifications e.g. BSc Building Engineering, BSc Mechanical Engineering
• Details of work experience that shows you are, or have recently been, active in the area of property design, construction or energy assessment for at least 2 out of the last 5 years.
• Attach an up to date CPD log which shows CPD undertaken over a minimum of 2 years, although older, relevant learning details will be considered.
• A Personal Statement which references the National Occupational Standards (NOS- see below)
• While this may seem like a lot of work, it should be relatively simple for an applicant who is experienced in the field already.

Once accepted the final steps needed to gain accreditation are:

• The applicant will be provided with access to an online software distance learning activity and once this is complete will sit an on-line multi-choice test paper.
• The final step is the submission of five SAP/EPC case studies, one provided by the applicant, four provided by NAPIT.

Via a Qualification

The qualifications are designed to develop the skills necessary to perform the role from scratch. They usually take the form of a diploma qualification, and are provided by a number of different providers, such as ABBE, NFOPP and City and Guilds. They are aimed towards people from trades not directly related to the design, construction, and energy assessment of buildings, such as Electricians and Plumbers, who are unlikely to have experience in architectural design and surveying.
Once accepted, the applicant will have to complete:

• The applicant will be provided with access to an online software distance learning activity
• The final step is the submission of one SAP/EPC case study, provided by NAPIT.

Documents you will need

Insurance certificate (professional indemnity)
Continuing Professional Development Record
Evidence of Professional Body Membership
CV and other qualifications if applicable
2 passport sized photographs (name written on back)
Photo page from passport or photo ID drivers license
Personal Statement
Copy of Energy Assessor Diploma (if not APEL)
Applicant validation countersigned