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Procedure - Grades

This Certification, for which both vocational and private institutions can apply – is basically divided into three steps :

 

Step 1 :

 

Training centres having filled in the questionnaire but do not yet (fully) comply with the requirements for training centres merely have access to the training documentation. The “registered “ training centre may convey the KNX technology but are unable to issue certificates that are accepted as a basis for partnership.

 

Step 2 :

 

Training centres that have provided sufficient proof of compliance to the minimum requirements are classified as "author".  The minimum requirements related to :

• media equipment
• training equipment:
  devices and components shall be available to realize the following functions :
  • Switching
  • Dimming
  • Shutter Control
  • Coupling of two TP1 lines
• for tutor aptitude :
  at least one (internal or external) tutor shall be in the possession of a tutor certificate. In the case where the candidate tutor has the possibility to attend the tutor seminar in Germany, he shall register for the next scheduled tutor course [scheduled tutor seminars]]
  In the case where he/she does not have the possibility to attend the tutor seminar in Germany, he/she shall purchase a copy of the tutor documentation (100 € per candidate – contact Ufuk.Unal(at)konnex.org) for self-study. Prior to the inspection, the tutor has the possibility to take part in an (optional) additional two-day crash course before he/she sits the theoretical and practical exam.

An authorized training centre may organize two courses concluded with a certificate.

 

Step 3 :

 

A KNX inspection is carried out at the training centre’s premises to check the requirements. Compliance to ISO 9001 is recommended. If positive, the certificate is granted to the training centre.

 

What are the costs ?

• 1.200€ for the registration
• 112,5€ per man hour/per auditor for the inspection (or crash course)
• 500€ yearly for the continuous update of the training documentation.