Submit the following:
1. Proof of Identity –Submit a copy of your passport or driving licence (if for any reason you cannot provide a copy of one of these documents please contact us for further information).
2. Statement & CV – The statement and CV that you have already provided for your Pre-APEL should be submitted again with your main application. However, if you have been asked at the Pre-APEL stage to amend either of these at the main APEL stage, you should submit a new CV and you will be able to amend the statement. If you have chosen to bypass the Pre-APEL stage you will need to amend both your CV and statement at this stage and pay the assessment fee without your CV and statement being pre-screened.
3. Insurance –Submit an up to date copy of your employer’s Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) certificate (minimum £500,000.00 for Level 4 and £50,000.00 for Level 3 Only applicants). You also need to provide a copy of your employer’s Public Liability Insurance (PLI) certificate (minimum £1,000,000.00 for both levels 3 & 4).
4. Membership –Submit a copy of your current professional membership’s certificates if applicable.
5. Qualification – List your qualification(s) and submit a copy of your supporting certificates. The certificates must be verified by the awarding body, senior manager or a client.
6. Continual Professional Development (CPD)– Submit a CPD record for the past two calendar years. You must have a minimum of 21 hours of CPD activity per year and add at least 1 objective for each year, plus an additional objective for the year that you are applying in. You will be required to upload certificates for any structured CPD activity. Click here for more information on the CPD requirements. The requirement for CPD is ongoing therefore you are required to complete your record even after achieving registration.
7. NOS Requirements – You must be able to meet the NOS Performance Criteria and Knowledge and Understanding sections of the APEL. Download the NOS for A/C. You may be exempt from completing NOS section 1 of the form if you are a full member of CIBSE or one of the other professional bodies listed in the Table of professional bodies
8. Referee – Provide the name and contact details of your manager/director or senior client representative that has known you for at least 2 years and can verify your APEL application.
9. Code of Conduct – You must read and submit a signed copy of the CIBSE Certification Code of Conduct.
10. Declaration – You will need to read all the Scheme documentation on the Declaration page before submitting your signed APEL form.
11. Assessment fee – Once you have submitted the APEL form you are required to pay a one-off assessment fee; you can do this, by credit/debit card, cheque or BACS, details can be found on the Assessment Fee form included in the application pack.