BREEAM AP exam-day guide
BREEAM AP · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original ID document in the name used for your registration. Confirm with the provider which ID types and name-matching rules they accept, and whether a secondary ID is required.
Appointment confirmation and candidate number
Have your booking confirmation, test centre details, and any candidate/reference number accessible (printed or on your phone). Confirm with the provider whether printed confirmation is mandatory.
Know your exam format and duration
Confirm with the provider the number of questions, question style (multiple choice and/or scenario-based), time allowed, and whether there are unscored pilot questions.
Syllabus and technical manual references
Re-familiarise yourself with the current BREEAM scheme/technical manual structure and the categories and issues it covers. Use only the current version referenced by the provider.
Key BREEAM process knowledge
Be able to explain the assessment process: pre-assessment, registration, assessment, QA/certification, and the roles of assessor, AP, and client. Confirm exact terminology against the current manual.
Scoring and rating scheme familiarity
Revise how credits, category weightings, minimum standards, and rating thresholds work. Confirm the specific weightings and thresholds for the scheme version you are tested on.
Practice under timed conditions
Complete at least one full-length timed practice set in the days before the exam to calibrate pacing. Use original practice material; do not rely on recalled live questions.
Test centre logistics
Confirm location, arrival time, parking/transport, and what is permitted in the test room. If testing remotely, confirm system requirements and check-in process with the provider.
Permitted items only
Confirm with the provider what you may bring into the test room (e.g., calculator, water, notes). Assume notes and phones are not permitted unless told otherwise.
Rest and practical readiness
Plan sleep, food, and hydration so you arrive alert. Arrive with buffer time; late arrival policies vary, so confirm with the provider.
Plan the day
Do focused revision of weak syllabus areas and the assessment process. Review the current technical manual's category and issue structure. Take one full timed practice test and review every wrong answer. Stop learning new material in the last day; consolidate instead.
Light review of summary notes and key definitions only. Confirm logistics: ID, confirmation, travel route, arrival time, and any remote-testing system checks. Prepare clothing and items. Get a full night's sleep; avoid cramming late.
Eat a proper meal and hydrate moderately. Re-check you have your ID and confirmation. Arrive early with buffer time. Do a brief, calm skim of high-level process notes only - no deep new topics.
Read each question fully and watch for qualifiers like 'not', 'best', and 'first'. Answer easy questions first, flag uncertain ones, and return to them. For scenario questions, identify the role and stage being described. Eliminate clearly wrong options, then choose the best remaining answer. Keep an eye on the clock and reserve time to review flagged items. Do not leave blanks unless the provider confirms there is no penalty for guessing.
Rules to check
Bring valid photo ID matching your registration name; confirm accepted ID types and name-change rules with the provider before test day.
Follow all test centre or remote-proctoring instructions; do not bring unauthorised materials, phones, or smart devices into the test area unless the provider explicitly permits them.
Confirm with the provider whether breaks are allowed, whether the clock stops during breaks, and any rules about leaving the room.
Confirm with the provider whether unanswered questions are scored as incorrect and whether there is any penalty for guessing, and plan your strategy accordingly.
Do not attempt to record, share, or reproduce exam questions; this breaches typical candidate agreements and can invalidate your result.
Confirm the pass mark, scoring method, and result timeline with the provider; do not assume a specific pass threshold.
If you experience a technical or personal issue during the test, notify the invigilator or proctor immediately and follow their instructions; confirm the provider's incident process in advance.
Confirm the provider's policy on resits, result appeals, and certificate validity before you sit the exam.