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Rater & Advisor Certification Prerequisites & Eligibility

Professionals considering participation in the GreenPoint Rated program should be familiar with the application process and with the two available credentials; Advisor and Rater.  These two credentials are available in both GreenPoint Rated New Home and GreenPoint Rated Existing Home programs.

GreenPoint Rated - Advisor & Rater
GreenPoint Rated - Advisor & Rater Training
GreenPoint Rated - Existing Home Advisor & Rater Training
 

GreenPoint Rater

GreenPoint Rater status is designated for those wishing to perform all the duties and responsibilities of a GreenPoint Rater, including application, plan and field verification, and coordination with Build It Green to complete a rating. Only a Rater can submit verified projects to Build It Green for a GreenPoint Rated Certificate of Evaluation.  A Rater functions primarily as a third party verifier and may not design or spcify materials or products for a project.
 

GreenPoint Advisor

GreenPoint Advisor is a status designation for those people who use GreenPoint Rated in their profession such as a builder, city building official, designer or green consultant.  Advisors may use all documents provided to Raters by Build It Green and perform services which require the knowledge of verification means and methods.  Advisors may not conduct a rating or obtain a GreenPoint Rated Certificate of Evaluation for the client.

 

Eligibility for GreenPoint Rated: Advisor or Rater (New Home)

GreenPoint Rated: Advisor and Rater training for New Home is open to all California building professionals interested in adding green ratings and advising to their portfolio of services. To earn GreenPoint Rated certification as an Advisor or Rater you need to complete the GreenPoint Rated: Advisor or Rater application,  pass the comprehensive examinations, including the field test, and meet the all of the following requirements:

  1. Hold ONE of the following current licenses, degrees, or certifications in good standing:
  2. Have completed one of the following training programs and achieved their associated certification or accreditation:

Certification for both the Advisor and Rater for New Homes designations are valid for two years, at which time Recertification is required to keep certification current.

 
The GreenPoint Rated: Advisor and Rater Existing Home training is open to GreenPoint Rated: Advisors or Raters (New Home) who are interested in adding green ratings and advising for existing homes to their portfolio of services.
 
 

Eligibility for GreenPoint Rated: Existing Home Advisor

To earn GreenPoint Advisor - Existing Home certification, you need to complete the GreenPoint Rated: Advisor or Rater application for Existing Homes and meet each the following requirements:

  1. Be a current Certified GreenPoint Rater in good standing
  2. Provide documentation of ONE of the following credentials showing building or home performance experience:

Eligibility for GreenPoint Rated: Existing Home Rater

In addition to completion of the Certified GreenPoint Rater New Home training, Raters attending the Existing Home training must have prior experience with home performance testing and building science, as well as working knowledge of construction and experience with vintage features.
 
To earn GreenPoint Rated: Existing Home Rater certification, you need to complete the GreenPoint Rated: Advisor or Rater application for Existing Homes and meet ALL of the following requirements:
  1. Be a current Certified GreenPoint Rater in good standing
  2. Provide documentation of ONE of the following credentials showing building experience:
  3. Hold ONE of the following current certifications in good standing and show experience in performing testing procedures for:
Certification for both GreenPoint Rated: Existing Home Rater and Advisor designations are valid for two years, at which time Recertification is required to keep certification current. 
 

Petition for Participation

For students who do not have one of the prerequisite credentials listed above, we offer a petition option.  A petition is a written explanation and documentation of how the student has the equivilent of 4 years mastery level experience in new home construction or existing home retrofit and remodel.  In order to consider your petition, ALL items from the following list must be included:
    • Completed application for the course
    • Current resume or CV
    • Cover letter describing your relevant experience, as supported in the resume or CV
    • Letter from a credentialed colleague or former manager attesting to your employment or achievements
    • Copies of all relevant documentation, ie, certifications or credentials
If you feel you can document this experience, please submit it in one e-mail to greenpointrated@builditgreen.org for consideration by the GreenPoint Rated Oversight Committee.
 

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