Building Conservation Certification Scheme

The Scheme offers three levels of competence: Registered, Competent Professional (Proficient) and Certified. Each level has different entry requirements as shown below.

Registered level:

A qualification in building conservation at level 4 (e.g. HNC) or above or successful completion of the CIOB Academy’s 2-day ‘Building Conservation Best Practice’ course, with at least 3 years’ relevant experience in conservation.

Competent professional (Proficient) level:

Either:
Chartered Membership of either the CIOB or another built environment professional body, a qualification in Building Conservation at level 4 (e.g. HNC) or above, plus at least 4 years’ experience working in conservation.
OR:
Chartered Membership of either the CIOB or another built environment professional body, successful completion of the CIOB Academy’s 2-day ‘Building Conservation Best Practice’ course, plus at least 6 years’ experience working in conservation.

Certified level:

Either:
Chartered Membership of either the CIOB or another built environment professional body. a qualification in building conservation at level 6 (e.g. Bachelor degree) or above, plus at least 5 years’ experience working in conservation.
OR
Chartered Membership of either the CIOB or another built environment professional body, successful completion of the CIOB Academy’s 2-day ‘Building Conservation Best Practice’ course, plus at least 7 years’ relevant experience working in conservation.

Download and complete our eligibility form below and email to [email protected].
 

Certified members demonstrate the highest competence in building conservation within their discipline.

Proficient members are recognised as competent practitioners in building conservation.

Registered members are practitioners acknowledged for their hands-on work but are not Certified.