RICS Domestic Energy Assessors Register
Entry requirements
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The RICS Domestic Energy Assessors Register is an accreditation scheme approved by government to regulate RICS members carrying out energy performance certificates for inclusion in Home Information Packs (HIPs).
The scheme provides ongoing monitoring and quality control that government requires to ensure that RICS member domestic energy assessors meet prescribed standards.
To join the RICS Energy Assessors Register:
- You must be an RICS member
- You will also need to have completed a qualification in Domestic Energy Assessment - either the RICS diploma or a qualification from an approved awarding body (such as ABBE, City & Guilds or NAEA).
When you apply to join the RICS accreditation scheme you will be asked to submit a copy of your diploma certificate.
Additionally you will be requested to obtain a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check. It is RICS policy to require applicants to the accreditation scheme to undertake this.
Fees and charges
There are two levels of entry fee:
- RICS member - £60.00
- RICS student member - £160.00
The RICS scheme is run on a not-for-profit basis which allows RICS to keep the annual fee to a minimum level to cover costs.
The charges for lodging reports via one of the following RICS technology partners (Quest or Property Tectonics) will vary dependent on which software you choose to use.
Scheme rules
The RICS Accreditation Scheme requires members to abide by the RICS Rules of Conduct for firms and members which includes key regulatory requirements such as:
Benefits
For RICS members there are a number of benefits to joining the RICS Domestic Energy Assessors Register. These are detailed below.
The Mark of Property Professionalism Worldwide
RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is one of the most respected and high profile standards and membership organisations for professionals involved in land, property, construction and environmental issues worldwide.
RICS is recognised for promoting best practice and representing consumer interests. RICS membership is seen as the benchmark for the surveying profession - the mark of property professionalism worldwide.
Value for money
The annual fee for RICS members to join the scheme is substantially lower than for other accreditation schemes.
RICS are operating on a not-for-profit basis and can therefore keep the annual fee as low as possible.
Quick and easy application process
View our application form and complete and return it with the relevant enclosures to RICS.
We can then turn your application around as quickly as possible, usually in less than one week (providing you submit all the relevant information to support your application).
Dedicated helpline support
Our dedicated helpline team are available from 9-5pm to answer any questions and monitor your application.
Student members can achieve full RICS membership
Student members can work towards achieving the AssocRICS qualification, recognised as a benchmark of property professionalism.
Pages in RICS Domestic Energy Assessors Register
- 1. You are here Entry requirements
- 2. How to join
