Appeal Process

Published in Application for DDM Accreditation
April 16, 2019

📝 Appeal Process

Candidates who do not meet the Accreditation Criteria will be informed of their unsuccessful application.

If there are sufficient grounds, candidates may submit an appeal. Below is the full appeal process and conditions:


⚖️ Grounds for Appeal

You may appeal the decision only if one of the following applies:

  • ❌ You failed a re-test of the Skills Assessment.
  • 🏗️ You fulfilled the required number of projects, but:
    • One project is slightly smaller than the required GFA of 5,000 sqm
      (not more than 10% smaller), or
    • Your involvement in one of the projects is not considered substantial.
  • 🧱 You did not meet the full number of projects required, but:
    • One submitted project is over 20,000 sqm, and
    • Your experience/involvement in that project is substantial.

📄 If you meet any of the above, you may submit an appeal with a case study of your experience.


🔄 Process of Appeal
  • Submit a detailed case study of your work experience.
  • The case study will be evaluated by the Appeal Panel to determine your readiness for the accredited role.
  • Appeals are conducted twice a year.
  • You will be notified of the appeal hearing date at least 2 weeks in advance.
  • The result of the appeal will be announced within 2 months of the appeal date.

❌ Failing the Appeal
  • The decision of the Appeals Committee is final.
  • If your appeal is unsuccessful, you may submit a new application for accreditation in the following year.

👥 Appeal Committee
  • The committee ensures that deserving candidates who may not meet all criteria still have a fair path to accreditation.
  • It evaluates:
    • The submitted Case Study
    • The applicant’s Logbook
    • The appeal guidelines

Panel Composition:

  • 👤 3 panellists will review each appeal.
  • ✅ At least 2 of 3 panellists must agree on the outcome.
  • 🛠️ At least 1 panellist must come from the same discipline as the appellant
    e.g., if you’re a contractor, one panellist will also be from the contracting domain.

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