[holding answer 14 May 2007]: The overall pass rate for the three awarding bodies which offer the diploma in domestic energy assessment is 71 per cent.
The overall pass rate for the two awarding bodies which offer the diploma in home inspection is 63 per cent.
The most recent data from home inspector certification schemes and domestic energy assessor accreditation schemes show the following information on certifications and accreditations by region. There are a small number who come from companies with national coverage or who have not provided a valid postcode—these have been categorised as ‘not known’.
Government office region Accreditations or certifications East Midlands 83 East of England 136 London 70 North East 31 North West 104 South East 214 South West 119 Wales 50 West Midlands 101 Yorkshire and the Humber 79 Not known 63 Total 1,050
Schemes have received a further 1,380 applications for accreditation. A total of 4,735 have now passed their exams.