Our <VE Accreditation> qualifications enable experienced users of the IES <Virtual Environment> software to demonstrate their competency in different areas and differentiate their skills. They have been independently audited by CIBSE and UKAS against ISO 17024, and are tested and awarded by IES. The pass certificate is valid for three years.
The qualifications for our <VE Compliance> modules are accepted by our Accreditation Scheme partners as proof of your software competency when applying to become Accredited Energy Assessors/Certifiers in the different regions.
We currently offer the following <VE Accreditation> qualifications:
| <VE Accreditation> Qualification | IES Exam papers | Cost | Region |
| IES Level 3 <VE-SBEM Accreditation> | Paper 1 – EPCs via SBEM | £200 per person |
England & Wales N. Ireland |
| IES Level 4 <VE-SBEM Accreditation> |
Paper 1 – EPCs via SBEM Paper 2 – Part L compliance and EPCs |
£300 per person |
England & Wales N. Ireland |
| IES Level 4 <BER Assessor Accreditation> |
Paper 1 – BERs via <BER Assessor> Paper 2 – Part L compliance and BERs via <BER Assessor> |
€400 per person | Republic of Ireland |
| IES Level 5 <VE-DSM Accreditation> |
Paper 2 – Part L compliance and EPCs Paper 3 – Part L compliance and EPCs via DSM |
£300 per person |
England & Wales |
| IES Level 4 <VE-SBEM Accreditation> & IES Level 5 <VE-DSM Accreditation> |
Paper 1 – EPCs via SBEM Paper 2 – Part L compliance and EPCs
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£400 per person |
England & Wales |
| IES Scotland <VE Accreditation> | Specific Scotland papers | £600 per person | Scotland |
Recent and future exam dates are as follows, you must specify which qualification you want to complete when booking:
| Date | Linked Scheme | Exam Location |
| 19th March 2010 | Stroma | Stroma HQ |
| 24th March 2010 | Glasgow | |
| 26th March 2010 | CIBSE | CIBSE HQ |
| 30th April 2010 | CIBSE | CIBSE HQ |
* Dates in red are fully booked.
