HERTFORDSHIRE FUNDING
Hertfordshire – Level 3 Domestic Energy Assessor and Level 4 Award in Domestic Retrofit Assessment
12 months Retrofit Academy Membership included with this course.
Adopt A Central Role in the Future of Retrofit!
This dual qualification program will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to assess a home’s energy efficiency, provide recommendations for improving its energy performance, and includes full accreditation on graduation as a Retrofit Assessor!
Domestic Energy Assessors are qualified to assess the energy efficiency of residential properties of all types, performing on-site assessments to examine property-level data and to produce an associated Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
Meanwhile, Retrofit Assessors play one of the most important roles in the PAS 2035 process; practically everything the Assessor does is relied on by others to help them make important decisions.
Included with your course:
- PAS 2035 Compliant Training
- Expert support from experienced Skills Coaches
- Support into practice — 12 months Professional Membership included
- Access to jobs and employers
- TrustMark accreditation included
Who is this for?
Ideally, you will have experience or interest in the built-environment and housing sector or are looking to make a career change into retrofit.
Duration and content
8-week fast-track programme – You will be required to attend two full weeks of learning on Week 1 and Week 5 of the course, an onsite practical demonstration, as well as independent study via our online learning platform of up to 20 hours per week in the weeks in between.
Trustmark Accreditation
Learners will be awarded Trustmark Accreditation for the role of Retrofit Assessor through the new TRA/Sterling Accreditation scheme.
What our Learners have to say
Watch Sam’s case study to learn more about the training and support from The Retrofit Academy and how it played a crucial role in expanding his services.
What are skills bootcamps?
Skills Bootcamps offer funded* flexible courses for up to 16 weeks, allowing people to build sector-specific skills and launch their careers in energy efficiency and retrofit roles. They are designed to ensure adults can retrain and upskill whatever their starting point, providing a clear line of site to a new role, opportunity or contract.
The Skills Bootcamps include flexible online guided learning designed to work around your schedule, workshops and assignments.
*Fully funded for unemployed, self-employed and career changers. For learners put forward by their company (co-funded) the employer pays match funding up to 10% for an SME (1-249 employees) and up to 30% for a Large Enterprise (250+ employees).
Clive Rowland - Lead Tutor
Clive has over 16 years’ experience in the retrofit industry, including energy assessments of existing and new build dwellings, thermal imaging, air pressure testing, building forensics, post occupancy evaluation and building performance monitoring. He co-wrote and delivered the training for one of the modules for the PAS 2035 Retrofit Co-ordinator qualification and was part of the advisory panel for the Green Deal Advisor National Occupational Standards.
Dominic Ives - Tutor
Dominic joined the Retrofit Academy in February 2024 as a Retrofit Skills Coach. Dominic has previously been working as a Retrofit Coordinator working on SHDF Wave 1 projects in the Southwest. He has worked as a natural builder working with cob as well in conventional construction and renovation. Further experience and study have focused on practical sustainability, arboriculture and horticulture. Dominic is currently also studying an MSc part time in Green Building and has keen interests in ultra-low energy buildings, natural materials and domestic energy.
Modules
The ABBE Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to produce quality Property Assessments on domestic properties, including collecting the property level data of the building, floorplan and in order to produce an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
There are a total of four modules:
1. Conducting Energy Assessments
2. Preparing for Energy Assessments
3. Undertaking Energy Inspections
4. How to produce and explain Energy Performance Certificates
The AIM Qualifications Level 4 Award in Domestic Retrofit Assessment gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to produce quality Property Assessments for use on domestic retrofit projects, including assessing the condition, occupancy and significance of the building in line with the PAS 2035.
There are a total of nine modules:
1. PAS 2035 and retrofit assessments
2. Context of dwellings
3. Assessing the condition of a dwelling and recording any defects
4. The requirements of occupancy assessments
5. Ventilation requirements of a dwelling
6. Energy performance of a dwelling
7. Significance of a dwelling
8. Retrofit assessment reports
9. Retrofit advice to customers
Method Of Study
When you sign up to the course you will gain access to our state-of-the-art supported online platform where you can access the course materials, be allocated a skills coach to support you in your learning journey, and where your assessments are submitted. The eLearning modules are enhanced by our unique expert-led sessions which give you a crucial peer learning experience supported by our expert tutors.
Learning experience
Once you’ve enrolled on this course, you can expect:
- Supported online learning through our State-of-the-art online learning platform
- 24/7 Access
- Expert-Led Sessions
- Peer Learning
- In-depth training modules
- Unlimited support from experienced Skills Coaches
- 12-month The Retrofit Academy Hub membership
Certification
All learners successfully passing the assessments will be recommended for the ABBE Level 3 Award in Domestic Energy Assessment and AIM Qualifications Level 4 Award in Domestic Retrofit Assessment.
Eligibility
You will be eligible to apply if:
- You can provide proof of residency in the Hertfordshire area.
- You are aged 18 and over.
- Have a stable internet connection.
- Have access to a desktop or laptop computer.
Assessment
All learners are assigned to one of The Retrofit Academy’s expert Retrofit Skills Coaches, hand-picked for their experience
and expertise, who provide guidance and feedback on your assessments.
You will be assessed throughout your course with a short written assignment per module, building a Portfolio of Evidence for the Level 3 Award in Domestic Energy Assessment.
For the Level 4 Award in Domestic Retrofit Assessment, you will be assess throughout your course, and a final professional discussion.
TRUSTMARK ACCREDITATION
Upon successful graduation of the Level 4 Award in Domestic Retrofit Assessment, learners who applied from the 1st July 2024 will be awarded Trustmark Accreditation for the role of Retrofit Assessor through the new TRA/Sterling Accreditation scheme.
The Retrofit Academy Membership
Upon graduation, you will become recognised as a Retrofit Academy Member at the appropriate level, often at Associate Level in your early years of practice. You can progress through Practitioner levels to ultimately apply for Retrofit Academy Fellowship.
The first 12 months are FREE post graduation. The ongoing membership fee is £195 plus VAT per year.
After you have completed the certified course, you will gain access to The Retrofit Academy Hub, providing:
- Your own profile page to showcase your skills and achievements to the retrofit sector
- CPD Accredited courses to maintain professional status
- Connectivity with employers and job opportunities
- Access to 40+ online Professional Forums and Clubs per year
- Access to Technical Discussions and Best Practice Groups
- Access to HomeLife® Software – end to end retrofit management data-tracking, coordination, monitoring, lodgement and reporting with full TrustMark integration (usually costing up to £2000 per year).
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