- Standard Rate
- £800.00 +VAT
- Member Rate
- £800.00 +VAT
- Sustainability
To access this exam you will need a 'MyCIBSE Learning' account. This can be created in one of three ways:
Method 1: If you are purchasing via invoice, an account will be created on your behalf once you complete our booking form.
Method 2: Using an Enrolment Key
If you have received an enrolment key from the purchaser of the course, you can use it to sign up. The enrolment key is a unique code that links the course to your profile. Simply enter this key during the registration process, and it will allocate the course to you as a learner.
Method 3: Adding Courses to Your Shopping Cart
Another way to sign up is by adding the course you wish to purchase to your shopping cart. Follow these steps:
- Browse the available courses on the MyCIBSE Learning portal public dashboard.
- Find the course you want to enrol in and click on it for more details.
- On the course details page, click the "Add to Cart".
- After adding the course to your shopping cart, proceed to checkout.
- During the checkout process, you will have the option to "Sign Up".
If you face any difficulties while signing up for the MyCIBSE Learning portal or enrolling in a course, please don't hesitate to contact our support team at [email protected].
The exam is 'Open Book' - texts allowed are:
- RICs V2
- Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) Practitioner Training
This exam is made up of 2 parts. The first part is a 16 multiple choice questions. The multiple choice is marked out of 100 with a percentage outcome given. The time allowed is 50 minutes. Based on government guidelines, an additional 25% extra time is given for special needs. Time allowed is 102 minutes. The second part of the case study assessment. The case study is marked out of 100 with a percentage outcome given. Delegates are given 2 months to complete this case study assessment. Part 1 is worth 20% of the overall mark and part 2 is worth 80% of the overall mark. The overall pass mark is 70%.
You will have access to the multi-choice exam via your My CIBSE Learning Portal under the tab ‘My Courses’.
If there is any reason that you should not be able to complete the exam online, please contact a member of the training team at [email protected] to make alternative arrangements.
Multiple choice questions only have one correct answer – candidates should note that some questions offer options for ‘all of the above/below’ or ‘none of the above/below’ so the questions should be read carefully. The questions will cover the whole syllabus, some of which is only covered in the pre-reading. Some of the questions will require good engineering judgement. Some of the questions will require a calculation. You will need a calculator.
Part 1 of the exam is hosted via the CIBSE Learning Management System. Each exam is timed and will automatically log the candidate out once the time has ended. The CIBSE Learning Management System has a single sign on system forcing the candidate to login with a username and password. Once the exam has been started the candidate is unable to pause or restart the exam and must be finished in the allocated time.
Although the exam is 'open book' it is not designed to allow candidates to look up all the answers - material allowed should be regarded as reference. If candidates have not prepared thoroughly by completing the pre-reading and understanding the training course, they may find it hard to finish the exam. CIBSE Training must be notified in advance of any relevant special needs or requirements.
Once you have completed and passed the multi-choice exam please notify [email protected] with proof of completion, and request part 2 of the examination. You will then be supplied with a case study pack with all required information supplied within. Ensure submission is made within 2 calendar months of the start of the multiple-choice assessment. Submissions are sent to [email protected] and then passed onto the assessor.
There is no requirement to complete the Low Carbon Consultant Building Design training before this exam, however, this may help in ensuring you pass the exam successfully.
Best practice advice for candidates sitting an exam:
- Find a quiet, well ventilated, well-lit room so you can comfortably sit your exam
- Schedule a suitable time where you will have the least distractions (meetings, children, deliveries, etc.)
- Check all your technology is working (computer plugged in, near WiFi hub, registration complete, etc.)
- Put a do not disturb sign on your door, turn off email notifications, mute your phone, etc.
- Check if there is pre-reading for the exam , if the exam is open book, and how much time you have.
- Don’t get anyone else to help you with the exam as you are the one who will need the knowledge to practice.
All candidates are notified of the result of the examination by email. Such notification will normally be sent within 1 month of the examination unless the result is the subject of a complaint.
- Demonstrate your expertise in assessing embodied and operational carbon
- Build trust with clients through independent, recognised certification
- Align with industry standards and best practice methodologies
- Support the transition to low-carbon, high-performance buildings
Candidates are provided the opportunity of one re-sit at no charge if they fail the exam included in their purchase. If the candidate fails their first attempt, they will have access to the resit automatically. If the re-sit is not successful, we recommend the candidate takes further training before trying again. If they would like to re-sit a further time, they will need to contact the Training Team and there is a charge associated with this. There is no limit to the number of times a candidate can re-sit.
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Booking onto this exam is easy with two simple options:
- Credit/Debit Card
To book using a credit or debit card, please contact us at [email protected] to ensure you have an active MyCIBSE Learning portal. Once verified or set up, we will provide you with instructions on how to book your exam and make payment directly through the MyCIBSE Learning portal. - Invoice
If your organisation will be covering the cost of your course, please complete our 'On Demand and Exams Booking Form' to request an invoice. The course will be assigned once our Training team processes your booking.
For individuals booking exams for themselves, please use the credit/debit card option as invoicing is only available for organisations.
For any questions or assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you to our courses!
International Bookings
For delegates booking from outside the UK, VAT will not be charged for ‘Remote’ and ‘On-Demand’ courses, as well as online exams. VAT will only apply if you attend a course or exam in person within the UK.
If you encounter any difficulties, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
Group Bookings
For bookings of 6 or more employees, please visit the 'Corporate Bookings' tab on the left of this page for details on how to arrange bulk exam purchases.
Please contact us to talk about all your corporate training requirements:
Email: [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 8772 3660.
CIBSE Training has created a corporate calculator.
This digital tool allows you to find out the approximate savings you can make depending on the purchased number of modules and courses. This way you can plan your budget ahead.
To download the corporate calculator, please fill in the short form on our website.
If you have any enquiries, please contact training at [email protected].
Benefits
Corporate clients are provided with wider oversight of their learners. Other benefits include:
- Set up a team of learners under the L&D Managers
- Allocate modules to learners within your team
- Track the progress of learners within your team
- Receive monthly report on learner progress
- Discount on bulk credit purchases
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