To register as a BER Assessor, you must meet the pre-qualification criteria. Learn more about what is required to become a Domestic, Non-Domestic Assessor or DEC Assessor
Step 1: Satisfy the pre-qualification requirements
Please ensure that you have met the pre-qualification requirements before completing your registration as a BER assessor. If you do not meet the pre-qualification criteria your application to become a BER Assessor will not be processed.
Domestic BER Assessors
- To register as a Domestic BER Assessor you must fulfill the pre-qualification criteria of an NFQ Level 6 Advanced Certificate/Higher Certificate in construction studies or a recognized equivalent.
- Where candidates do not hold the relevant NFQ Level 6 Advanced Certificate/Higher Certificate, they may apply to join the register provided they can demonstrate equivalence using appropriate qualifications and experience (e.g. work experience).
- Equivalence may be defined as a combination of an appropriate construction-related qualifications and significant relevant experience. A copy of your CV will be required along-side your registration form where equivalence is used.
- Details of the pre-qualification criteria can be found in Section 1 of the Domestic Registration Form.
Non Domestic BER Assessors
Non-Domestic Assessors are required to satisfy two criteria for pre-qualification.
- An NFQ Level 7 degree/qualification in a building or construction related discipline, where at least two of the subjects below are covered for a minimum of two semesters each.
- Proof of membership with one of the below listed professional bodies at the specified grades.
If you are unsure that your qualifications and/or experience meet the requirements, please contact the BER Helpdesk for further clarification. Email: info@ber.seai.ie
Proof of qualifications in a building or construction-related discipline
| NFQ Level 7 Degree in one of the following | NFQ Level 7 Degree where min. two subjects below covered for min. two semesters each |
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| - Architecture - Architectural Technology - Building Services Engineering - Building Surveying - Civil Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Quantity Surveying |
- Architecture - Architectural Technology - Building Construction / Technology - Building Design - Building Energy Performance - Building Services Engineering - Building Surveying - Civil Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Quantity Surveying |
A copy of the Degree Certificate is to be provided.
Proof of membership in a professional organisation
| Professional Body | Eligible Grades | ||||
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| Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Fellow (FCIBSE) |
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| Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) |
Chartered Architectural Technologists (MCIAT) |
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| Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) |
Fellow (CIOB) |
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| Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) | Corporate members | ||||
| Energy Institute |
Fellow (FEI) |
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| Engineers Ireland (EI) |
Fellow (CEng FIEI) |
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| Irish Auctioneers & Valuers Institute (IAVI) | IAVI Member | ||||
| Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV) | Full member (IPAV) | ||||
| Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) |
Fellow (FRIAI) |
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Society of Chartered Surveyors (SCS) |
Chartered Quantity Surveyor |
DEC Assessors
To register as a DEC assessor, candidates must first:
- Be registered with SEAI as Non-Domestic BER Assessor
- Have successfully completed a DEC Assessor Workshop delivered by SEAI
To register your interest to register as a DEC Assessor and for the DEC Assessor workshop, please contact the BER Helpdesk. Email: info@ber.seai.ie
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