How to become a Ska Accredited Assessor

RICS operates an accreditation scheme to enable qualified professionals to undertake quality-assured Ska Rating assessments on behalf of organizations. Only Ska Accredited Assessors are able to formally certificate projects although anyone is free to use the online Ska Rating tool to informally evaluate a project.

Accreditation involves attending a two-day training course, completing and passing an exam and then joining the accreditation scheme and register. This two day training course provides an in-depth explanation of the Ska Rating system. The course consists of presentations, exercises and interactive use of the online tool. There is a multiple choice exam at the end of the second day. Successful completion of this exam will enable you to become a qualified assessor for the rating system.

Contents of the training course include:

The Ska Rating philosophy and methodology explained
Good practice measures for energy and CO2, water, waste, materials, pollution, transport and wellbeing
How to carry out an assessment using the online tool
How to work with the design team
Exam leading to accreditation

Why should you attend?

To gain the knowledge required to become a Ska Accredited Assessor
To obtain an in-depth understanding of the philosophy and method underlying the Ska rating system
To learn how to apply the system in the context of the design and construction process
To develop a detailed understanding of the sustainability issues relevant to the office-fit out process.

Who should attend?

The course is designed for all building professionals who are involved in building and fitting out offices. For example surveyors, building surveyors, project managers, facility managers, construction managers and sustainability assessors who are involved in office fit-out.

Course fees & Dates

For a list of forthcoming training courses or visit http://www.rics.org/site/scripts/documents_info.aspx?documentID=629&pageNumber=5

Annual accreditation and monitoring

Accredited Assessors will be required to join a register. The administration fee varies depending on your level of professional qualification. Please email: ska@rics.org or visit www.rics.org/ska for an up to date list of course fees

Directory of accredited Ska Rating assessors

A directory of Accredited Assessors will be available here once assessors qualify to join the register.