Required are a degree in Engineering, Architecture or in another subject relevant to this field and a minimum of 3 years practical construction experience or a qualification as master tradesman in a construction relevant field and a minimum of 3 years professional experience.

Successful participation in the 3 module training programme “Expert for Composite Insulation Systems (TÜV)” recognized by the certification body and successful completion of the qualification exam (module 1). Admission to the examination is granted upon a minimum attendance of 80%.

• Written examination (multiple choice)
• Written Expertise Report

In the examination participants prove their knowledge in the following areas:

• Fundamentals of construction physics
• Preparation of foundation, processing and detailed completion
• Thermal bridges
• Doubling / insulation of “WDVS”
• Requirements for fire protection
• Sources of error
• Expertise assessment

“Experts for Composite Insulation Systems (TÜV)” know the interface problems when installing composite insulation systems, know the material and processing problems when installing composite insulation systems and know how to create written expertise reports.

For recertification participants must prove attendance to 16 teaching units of further training in the construction field and provide an overview of all written expertise reports produced during the last three years. A written expertise is chosen at random and evaluated.