Overview

This two-day online training course with follow-up desk based assessment (undertaken in candidates own time) provides attendees with an in-depth understanding of the Building with Nature Standards Framework, characteristics of high-quality green infrastructure and the Building with Nature Assessment and Accreditation process.

Who is this course for?

The Assessor training is suitable for landscape architects, ecologists, engineers, public health practitioners and other built environment professionals that wish to qualify as a Building with Nature Assessor and be eligible for Approved Assessor status.

Course options

There are two course options available to prospective attendees:

Option 1 (This option): Two-day online Assessor Training Course + Qualification

This option includes a post-course Desk Assessment, which must be successfully completed to become a qualified BwN Assessor. This option is suitable for individuals who wish to become a BwN Approved Assessor and undertake and submit Assessments for BwN Award applications on behalf clients. 

Option 2: Two-day online Assessor Training Course only

This option is suitable for those interested in learning in detail about the Building with Nature Standards and the Assessment process, but who do not wish to become a BwN Approved Assessor for the purpose of undertaking BwN Assessments and making Award applications on behalf of clients. This option does not include a post-course Desk Assessment, completion of which is mandatory to qualify as a BwN Assessor.

You can choose this option from the available course dates by navigating back to the booking page, here.

Course pre-requisites

As Building with Nature is a qualitative suite of Standards focused on green infrastructure, candidates wishing to qualify as an Assessor and get the most from the course should be comfortable with and have an ability to make professional ‘expert’ judgements on the basis of reviewing technical documents and design plans/masterplans. We therefore recommend prospective candidates hold, or are working towards full or chartered membership of one or more of the following bodies:

• Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management

• Landscape Institute

• Royal Town Planning Institute

• Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management.

If you do not hold a chartered membership, you can join the training and following the qualification route providing you have relevant industry experience that gives you a strong grounding in green infrastructure.

Course Terms

By purchasing a course place you are applying to attend the course on the date specified. By submitting your application you are confirming and that you have read, understood and accept the Sintali Ltd Building with Nature Assessor Training Course booking Terms and Conditions, a copy of which can be viewed and download here.

Course Payment Options

Payment by Card

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Payment by Invoice/BACS

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