hi, just joined and need some help

I am currently in training to be a home inspector and energy assessor in UK, I understand these are already in force in Spain. As soon as I am qualified I would like to move to Spain. Has anyone any knowledge of these, Not sure where to start or even if I can take my qualification and use it there,

Thank you

Philippa

Hi Philippa  

Sorry I can't help you, just wanted to welcome you to what, at times, may seem like a madhouse, but most have fun in EOS whilst being serious when necessary. Hope you'll join in.

Why did that post twice ??

HI there  and welcome

Are energy assessors self employed, employed by the local authority or by others?

I dont have any insider knowledge, but i would imagine that although qualifications are (supposedly) transferrable across the EU, you would have to have fluent Spanish to be able to work in main stream.  But it may be that you work for yourself and can concentrate on the English speaking communiuty.  You dont  actually say whether you are a fluent Spanish speaker or not.

There are a number of estate agents who post on here and im sure that they will be able to give you some pointers.

Good Luck!

Hi PIP,

thats a difficult one and will depend on whether you have a governing body when qualified,it also depends on it what form your qualifications come.

As a general rule you may not be able to use your qualifications here but can list them if working privately(if that makes sense?)

If working for a Spanish company you will almost certain to be asked to be fluent in at least two languages one obviously being Spanish.

For example,my governing body was the NAEA (national association of estate agents)in the UK but at this moment in time i cannot use my qualifications in an official capacity as their legislation only covers the UK.

Although i have the qualifications they actually mean nothing here because people have no regress or no complaints procedure for members practising in Spain,a shame but true.

Again in saying that i have seen some Spanish agents dispaying the logo on their websites!? so here lies the confusion!

I would say the best route you could take is to ask your examinig body where your qualifications are permitted to be used and if they are European then you should be half way there.

Also whether the regulations you are using in the UK affect the spanish system(thermal calcs etc.....)

I hope everything works out for you and good luck.

Regards

Georgia

Thank you all for your help,

I will be governed by ABBE , and will have to adhere to strict guidelines, I will ring them this week to ask them, I would be working for myself but would need few spanish lessons as have forgotton alot. Hope any one else can shed any light on this one although have had a reply from a spanish lady and it is not looking hopeful, will have to think of another way to leave England,

Thank you all

philippa

Hi Piptipping

We have a couple of energy assessors starting with us on the dreaded August 1st. (looks like it's going to happen this time)!!

I will see if I can find out about Spain for you. I'll speak to NAEA.