SKArating Assessor Pathway

SKA RATING ASSESSOR PATHWAY

Since the launch of SKArating in November 2009, numerous Assessors have joined the SKArating Accreditation scheme, benchmarking and certifying the design and delivery of Offices, Retail and Higher Education spaces. Become a SKArating Assessor today and join a community of like-minded changemakers helping to make our industry more sustainable one project, or more, at a time.

THE VALUE OF BEING A SKA RATING ASSESSOR

The below key features are included when professionals become SKArating Assessors by joining the SKArating Accreditation scheme.

LISTED ON ASSESSOR DIRECTORY

Your name and contact details are added to the public register of Assessors on www.skarating.org - clients and other project professionals can contact you to enquire about your SKArating services.
PROJECT CERTIFICATION LICENCE

You are licensed to issue certificates of valid SKA rated assessments. You are able to process the full certification process on the online tool and issue project assessment certificates on behalf of SKArating during every accredited year.
RECOGNISED SUSTAINABILITY CREDENTIALS

You hold a formal and recognised environmental credential. Demonstrate your competencies formally through the use of the accredited badge. Gain support through the accreditation scheme to maintain and increase your professional skills in environmental sustainability to stand out in teams and the wider market.

Is the Assessor role for you?

Explore the different SKArating Pathways and discover all the steps required to achieve them. Follow our self-competency assessment to help you identify the best pathway and training courses for you based on your knowledge, skills, and aspirations.

Download the Pathways Guide Competency Self-Assessment Quiz

STEPS OF THE ASSESSOR JOURNEY

If you intend to become a SKArating Assessor, these steps are milestones in your journey. You may choose to be accredited in one or more schemes, the choice is yours.

STEP 1 - Undertake the SKArating Foundation course and pass the Foundation exam.
STEP 2 - Follow the competency self-assessment and identify the best pathway for you (or use the quiz prior to SKArating Foundation course).
STEP 3 - Undertake the SKArating Assessor course of your scheme choice, pass the case study assignment and Assessor exam.
STEP 4 - Enroll in the Assessor Accreditation(s) related to your training and complete all the requirements included. Repeat annually to maintain your accreditation.
Repeat above STEPS 3 & 4 for each scheme you wish to be accredited in.

FOUNDATION & ASSESSOR TRAINING COURSES

The courses below are required as part of the Assessor qualifications.

SKA RATING ASSESSOR ACCREDITATION TYPES & SCHEMES

If you are new to SKArating, you must select the New registration route. If you are an existing Assessor and your 23/24 enrollment is due to expire, then the Renewal option is correct for you.

Note that the Foundation and Assessor training of each scheme must be completed before you proceed to the relevant accreditation. Please select accordingly from the routes below:

NEW REGISTRATION - ASSESSOR ACCREDITATION

For all professionals joining the SKArating Assessor accreditation for the first time. Please select the accreditation scheme(s) relevant to your training course(s).

RE-ACCREDITING ASSESSORS

Use the below re-accreditation options if you are continuing your existing accreditation, or adding a new one to existing schemes. If you have not renewed your accreditation in the last 3 years, you need to re-train before obtaining your accreditation again.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The main objective of the SKArating system is to provide environmental good practice benchmarks to the market, and quality assurance on environmental sustainability performance statements. The presence of SKArating Assessors on projects and their performance is vital in ensuring the quality and accuracy of SKArating assessed projects. A certificate confirms compliance with all the rules and criteria of the SKArating scheme benchmarks. SKArating Assessors are trained, and then provided with the ability to subscribe on to the accreditation scheme which provides them with the licence to issue certificates on behalf of SKArating.

Have a query?

For queries about obtaining SKArating Assessor accreditation and joining the scheme, please contact us at [email protected], call us on 0300 20 30 752.

WHY PURSUE ACCREDITATION

Annual scheme accreditations exists for SKArating assessors to support and maintain their level of knowledge about SKArating in practice, to keep abreast of changes to the system and general best practices shared through a supported community. Obtaining and maintaining assessor accreditation adds value to professionals by reinforcing professional standards and raising client confidence in the quality and consistency of services offered. This is achieved through a combination of making the register of accredited assessors available, access to technical support, updated training and on-going up-skilling, and a system of quality assurance monitoring.

In addition to professional recognition for you and reassurance for your clients, the accreditation will provide you with:
Visibility of your details to clients on the SKArating register of Assessors
Exclusive access to the SKArating Assessor Community
Exclusive license to certify fit-outs via the online tool