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 The following update applies to BPI proctors
approved to deliver examinations to candidates. This update
applies in cases where the proctor has also delivered
the training of the candidate.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:
Trainers/Proctors shall be allowed to deliver the
field examination to candidates they have trained
provided that:
- the candidates are not trained to the test,
- candidate's performance is not shared with
anyone other than the appropriate BPI contact, and
- confidentiality and the impartiality are not
compromised.
There had been a concern that a person providing
training and proctoring would be in conflict with
requirements in ISO 17024. However the
clause in ISO 17024 states:
(ISO/IEC 17024-2003 Clause 4.2.5) - "The
certification body shall not offer or provide
training, or aid others in the preparation of such
services, unless it demonstrates how training is
independent of the evaluation and certification of
persons to ensure that the confidentiality and
impartiality are not
compromised."
BPI is the certification body and does not
provide training directly; however, BPI applies this
requirement to proctors from BPI affiliate organizations
who conduct training in preparation for BPI
Certification examinations. As such, a
process is in place to maintain the confidentiality and
the impartiality.
Each proctor will be required to sign a
confidentiality agreement and agree to follow the
proctoring process as outlined by BPI and as updated
from time to time by BPI.
BPI believes that this clarification will assist
our affiliates to develop a better business model in
providing BPI certifications while protecting the
integrity of the examination process.
Please direct comments or questions regarding
this change to Mathew Anderson, BPI Director of
Certification and Accreditation, at manderson@bpi.org. |
About BPI
The
Building Performance Institute, Inc., (BPI) is the
nation's premier building performance credentialing,
quality assurance, and national standards setting
organization. BPI supports the development of a
highly professional building performance industry
through individual and organizational credentialing and
a rigorous quality assurance program. BPI offers
the following:
- certification
of individuals in building analyst, heating,
AC/heat pump, shell/envelope, and multi-family
designations
- accreditation
of contractors committed to delivering quality, home
performance improvements
- quality
assurance to verify conformance to BPI Standards and
provide feedback for continuing improvement
- affiliation
of organizations who deliver BPI services in their
market
- open,
transparent, consensus developed national technical
standards based on sound building
science
BPI,
in cooperation with the building performance industry
stakeholders, establishes a professional performance bar
at a level appropriate to ensuring the consistent
delivery of exceptional building performance services
for those entrusting the BPI brand. The BPI
national expansion is supported by a grant from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S.
Department of Energy, and the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development, as well as, various regional,
state, and local
programs. |
Building Performance Institute,
Inc.
Saratoga Technology + Energy Park 10 Hermes
Road, Suite 200
Malta, NY
12020
Phone: (877) 274-1274
Fax: (866) 777-1274
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