The purpose of the Examination is to test the core concept of the aspects under BEAM Plus Assessment Tools and the knowledge to support BEAM Plus projects and green buildings in areas of design, construction, operation and maintenance.
The Examination is a computer-based test with randomly generated multiple-choice questions. Candidates are required to answer 60 questions within 150 minutes. To pass, candidates must score a minimum of 45 points in the examination.

This is an open-booked examination. Hard copies of training material will be provided at the examination. The language of the Examination is English only.

Rescheduling of the Examination is permitted; and candidate is allowed to submit an application ONCE, if he/she cannot attend the original scheduled date of examination. The application must be submitted to the BSL at least 10 business days before the original scheduled date of examination. An administration fee of HK$600 will be charged per application after the first confirmation email is sent to the Applicant.

If the candidate fails to attend the examination per the new schedule, he/she is required to apply for re-sitting the examination.

Candidates can re-take the examination after paying examination retake fee. Payment must be completed not less than 1 week before the examination retake date. Candidates who are absent from the examination due to medical reason or personal issue is eligible to re-sit the examination subject to the same additional payment.

The fee for re-taking the examination is as follows:

The validity period of examination retake is limited to one year from the first Examination date; Otherwise, you are required to pay for the full payment of Training and Examination fee.

Application of re-take or re-sit Examination is on a first-come-first-serve basis. You are strongly advised to apply for retaking the examination as soon as possible.

Appeal Conditions

Candidates may request a formal review under two circumstances:

1) Appeal to Examination Questions; and
2) Appeal to Process and Procedure (issues such as delay entry to the examination system, computer glitch during the examination or unclear instruction for the examination)

Appeal Process

Please note that appeal should be applied within 10 calendar days upon receipt of the provisional examination result.

To facilitate the handling of appeal cases in an effective manner, candidates are required to submit this Appeal Application Form. Candidates must provide the keywords with question number or clear and concise description of the process and procedure support the appeal.

Candidate shall send the completed Appeal Application Form and a cheque made payable to “BEAM Society Limited” to the following address:

Re: Examination Appeal
Attn: Corporate Communications & Education Division

Rm 105 – 108, 1/F Jockey Club Environmental Building
77 Tat Chee Avenue
Kowloon Tong
Hong Kong

A non-refundable administration fee of HK$500 will be charged per appeal application.

HK$500 per item (process/ procedure or questions challenged) will be charged on top of the administration fee.

If the appeal is successful, the appeal will be refunded by item(s) (each HK$500).

An acknowledgement email will be issued to the candidate within 5 calendar days from the day the form and cheque are received.

BSL will review the case, and issue a reply email to the candidate within 1 calendar month.