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Build a strong foundational understanding of BREEAM with this introductory CPD module. Designed to guide you through the core principles of environmental assessment, this course covers the history and value of BREEAM, as well as the key roles and responsibilities of a BREEAM assessor.

You will explore how projects are scored and rated, diving into scheme scopes, assessment issues, rating benchmarks, minimum standards, and category weightings. Finally, the course equips you with practical knowledge of essential support tools and resources, including technical manuals and guidance on accessing the BRE technical support team to help you navigate assessments with confidence.

After completing the course learners will be able to

  • Understand BREEAM fundamentals: Explain the history, value and key principles of BREEAM within sustainable building design and construction.
  • Define the assessor’s role: Identify the core roles, responsibilities and requirements involved in becoming and practicing as a BREEAM assessor.
  • Navigate the scoring methodology: Interpret how project ratings are calculated using category weightings, environmental issues, credits, and minimum standards.
  • Apply scheme scopes and benchmarks: Determine the appropriate scheme scope for a project and apply rating level benchmarks to evaluate environmental performance.
  • Utilise technical tools and manuals: Locate and navigate scheme-specific technical manuals, assessor support resources and online tools effectively.
  • Access technical support: Identify how and when to engage with the BRE technical support team for scheme guidance and query resolution.

At a glance

Duration
1 hour
Language
English
Requirements
None

This course is designed specifically for existing BREEAM assessors looking to refresh their practical knowledge, as well as broader built environment professionals seeking a solid grounding in BREEAM principles.

This course is right for you if you are:

  • Existing BREEAM assessors: Seeking a comprehensive refresher on core assessment mechanics, credit calculations, category weightings, and the latest updates to scheme-specific technical manuals and BRE support tools.
  • Newly practicing or prospective assessors: Wanting to solidify your understanding of assessor roles, responsibilities, and operational workflows.
  • BREEAM APs, sustainability consultants, architects, engineers and project managers: Needing a clear working knowledge of how BREEAM ratings are determined to better collaborate with assessors on live projects.

This online CPD course is structured into three comprehensive learning sections designed to guide you through BREEAM essentials and support tools:

  • Introduction to BREEAM: Explores the history and value of BREEAM, alongside the core roles, duties, and pathway to becoming a BREEAM assessor.
  • Scoring and rating projects: Breaks down the mechanics of evaluation, including scheme scopes, assessment issues, rating benchmarks, minimum standards, environmental category weightings, and score calculations.
  • Support tools and resources: Covers essential technical references, including scheme-specific manuals, assessor support materials, and direct guidance on engaging with the BRE technical support team.
£120.00 + VAT

per person

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