Specialist Certification
Specialist Certification
The CIOB can help you join the CIOB Building Conservation Certification Scheme, become a Chartered Environmentalist or a CIOB Building Surveyor, in the Republic of Ireland.
Principal Contractor Competency Certification Scheme (PCCCS)
The CIOB Principal Contractor Competency Certification Scheme (PCCCS) provides a route for individuals to demonstrate their competency as a Principal Contractor, as required by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). The regulatory changes introduced through the Building Safety Act have created new safety-critical roles, including the Principal Contractor, who is responsible for managing building safety during the construction phase.
PCCCS is open to individuals currently performing or appointed to the Principal Contractor role and who are members of CIOB or another recognised professional body. Applicants must demonstrate competence in overseeing design and construction activity, challenging poor practice, and identifying and managing safety risks throughout the building lifecycle.
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Eligibility Rules:
Applicants can apply for two certifications, depending on their level of experience:
All buildings including HRBs (CIOB Principal Contractor Certified/Provisional for all including Higher Risk Buildings):
- Chartered Membership of the CIOB or CIOB approved equivalent
- Typically, 3+ years’ experience in managing building works for higher-risk buildings as defined under the Building Safety Act 2022 and relevant secondary legislation.
All buildings excluding HRBs (CIOB Principal Contractor Certified/Provisional for all non-Higher Risk Buildings):
- Chartered Membership of the CIOB or TechCIOB or CIOB approved equivalent
- Typically, 3+ years’ relevant experience in managing building works
Re-Certification:
All members of the scheme are required to be re-certified and peer reviewed after five years. The re-certification process may allow progression to or from one category to another.
Members of the scheme who are certified for non-HRBs can apply for an upgrade to HRB certified through the re-certification process, however they must have held membership at their current grade for at least 12 months before applying for an upgrade.
Application Overview:
This application form is in three parts and covers both certification categories listed below:
- CategoryA/Class A: CIOB Principal Contractor Certified for all including HigherRisk Buildings (PC-Cert-A)
- CategoryA/Class B: CIOB Principal Contractor Certified for all non-HigherRisk Buildings(PC-Cert-B)
Please find the competencies for each section of your report below:
Principle Contractor Eligibility Form
Framework for the competence of Site Supervisors
This framework establishes a clear core competence threshold, aligning with British safety standard PAS 8672, and defines competency requirements for onsite professionals who work directly or indirectly under the guidance of a Principal Contractor. The framework also incorporates additional criteria for higher-risk buildings. It will help identify and validate the competence of site-based supervisors or managers. Framework created by Working Group 9 now transitioned to Sector Led Group 9 under the Industry Competence Steering Group.
CIOB Building Conservation Certification Scheme
Our CIOB Building Conservation Certification Scheme was launched in June 2017 in response to a growing demand for ‘certified’ conservation specialists. Applicants will be required to demonstrate their competence against CIOB’s Building Conservation Competencies and the ICOMOS Training and Education Guidelines based on their experience and qualifications. In addition, the Scheme requires a demonstration of competence with regard to sustainability and energy efficiency issues.
“CIOB Building Conservation Certification Scheme is exceptional with excellent guidance, training and mentoring support. The scheme is the only one of its kind that offers three tiers of progression (Registered, Proficient and Certified). What makes this scheme exceptional is the incredible positive culture of CIOB and its caring and supporting nature who want you to pass.”
Stewart Wright, Head of Building Conservation, English Heritage
Eligibility Rules:
The Building conservation scheme is open to individuals who hold at least a Diploma or equivalent in Conservation or have completed the CIOB Academy’s Understanding Building Conservation course. They also need at least three years of relevant experience working in Conservation. It is open to both members and non-members of the CIOB.
Applicants can be working in a wide range of built environment roles, including Works Supervisors, Site Managers, Construction Managers, Building Surveyors, Design Coordinators, Project Managers, Facilities/Estates Managers, Construction Planners, Clerk of Works, Quality Managers, Retrofit Co-ordinators, Retrofit Assessors, Retrofit Designers, Retrofit Advisors, building archaeologist.
To find out if you are eligible or for more information, please contact our Certifications Coordinator: Elaine Dove - [email protected]
Levels:
The scheme offers three levels of competence, each with different entry requirements and ultimately awarding a level-specific certificate:
Conservation Certification Scheme Levels
Become a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv)
CIOB is proud to be a licensed body of the Society for the Environment (SocEnv) for Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) registration. Achieving CEnv status recognises your professional competence and demonstrates your commitment and experience in sustainable development across the built environment.
CIOB Building Surveyor (Republic of Ireland)
Registration as a CIOB Building Surveyor, provides a route to registration as outlined in the Building Control Act 2007, and is applicable to Corporate Members of the CIOB, M/F CIOB only, but does not automatically guarantee Registration of Professional Title with the Irish Registration Board. If you are a Chartered member and have at least 2 years of practical experience* of performing duties commensurate with those of a building surveyor, you can apply immediately.
Eligibility Rules:
Experience of performing duties commensurate with those of a Building Surveyor has been defined by the Registration Body as follows:
Employed on a fulltime basis for a minimum of two years (or the equivalent on a part-time basis), with appropriate experience drawn from at least three of the following areas:
- Construction Technology/ Building Pathology,
- Building Measurement/condition surveys,
- Planning acts/regulations and building regulations
And, at least one of the following areas:
- Design and specifications,
- Building services,
- Health & Safety regulations
- Contract Administration/costing
- Project Management
- Other specialisation e.g. sustainability, energy rating, fire safety, asset management conservation
- Such other experience as may be considered appropriate by the admissions board
OR
- Can demonstrate particular specialised knowledge in any one of these areas in recent years with prior experience in other areas.
It should be noted that the registration body is independent and the secretariat is provided by SCSI.
To find out if you are eligible or for more information, please contact [email protected]
Principal Designer Competency Certification Scheme (PDCCS)
The Principal Designer Competency Certification Scheme (PDCCS) provides a clear route for demonstrating the competence required by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). Under the Building Safety Act 2022, Principal Designers play a safety-critical role, overseeing design work and ensuring risks are properly managed.
PDCCS is open to individuals currently performing, or appointed to, the Principal Designer role. Applicants must be members of CIOB or another recognised professional body.
Principal Designers must demonstrate:
- The ability to interrogate design and construction activity
- Confidence to challenge poor practice and quality issues
- Skills to identify major hazards and reduce risks during building use
Eligibility Rules:
All buildings including HRBs (CIOB Principal Designer Certified/Provisional for all including Higher Risk Buildings):
- Chartered Membership of the CIOB or equivalent
- Typically, 3+ years’ experience in designing or managing design of building works for higher-risk buildings as defined under the Building Safety Act 2022 and relevant secondary legislation
All buildings excluding HRBs (CIOB Principal Designer Certified/Provisional for all non-Higher Risk Buildings):
- Chartered Membership of the CIOB or TechCIOB or equivalent
- Typically, 3+ years’ relevant experience in designing or managing design of building works
Re-Certification:
- Certified Principal Designers: renew every 5 years
- Provisional Principal Designers: renew every 2 years
- Non-HRB certified scheme holders may upgrade to HRB certification if they meet full criteria and have held their current scheme holdership for at least 12 months
Application Overview:
This application form is in four parts and covers both certification categories:
- Category A/Class A - CIOB Principal Designer Certified for all including Higher Risk Buildings (PD-Cert-A)
- Category A/Class B – CIOB Principal Designer Certified for all non-Higher Risk Buildings (PD-Cert-B)
Please find the competencies for each section of your report below: