When will I find out if I've achieved my Silver/Gold CREST Award?

When will I find out if I've achieved my Silver/Gold CREST Award?

We aim to have all projects assessed within 2 weeks of payment, however during periods of high activity this can take up to 6 weeks. Please note that the submission date is often earlier than the payment date.

If you pay by cheque or pay an invoice without quoting your invoice number, your payment may take a little longer to process. 

Once your project has been assessed you will receive an email from CREST with assessor feedback. This will let you know if you have passed your CREST Award, if you have been recommended for a lower/higher level, or if you have been asked to resubmit.

If you have passed, your certificate will be added to our next order.

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