Free Level 3 Retrofit Assessors Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course is built around PAS 2035, the national standard for domestic retrofit. You'll learn how to assess homes, identify energy efficiency improvements, and design whole-house retrofit solutions that reduce carbon emissions. Classes run over one year. This is a growing field, with demand for qualified assessors rising as the UK works to decarbonise its housing stock. Level 3 Certificate for Retrofit Assessors with certificate.
Who this course is for
PAS 2035 covers how to assess dwellings for retrofit, identify improvement options, design and specify energy efficiency measures. Such retrofits are absolutely essential to help reduce the carbon emissions from homes and to help tackle climate change. Originating from the work of the Each Home Counts review, PAS aims to establish a robust framework of standards on how to conduct effective, whole house energy retrofits of existing buildings. The ABBE Level 3 Award in Introduction to Domestic Retrofit qualification has been developed to give an overview of aspects of PAS2035 giving the learner the knowledge and understanding of the retrofit process and who is involved. This qualification is part of the NEIoT: Retrofit Assessor bootcamp. This programme is IoT (Institute of Technology) recognised, guaranteeing you outstanding technical training.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll learn how to assess existing dwellings for retrofit potential under PAS 2035.
You'll identify suitable energy efficiency improvement options for different property types.
You'll design and specify retrofit measures that meet whole-house energy standards.
You'll understand the regulatory and quality framework that governs domestic retrofit work.
You'll learn how to produce retrofit assessments that meet industry and compliance requirements.
You'll develop knowledge of how retrofit contributes to reducing carbon emissions from homes.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Middlesbrough College during the day. Learning is delivered part-time over one year. Assessment is based on the ABBE Level 3 framework and includes written assignments and knowledge assessments aligned to PAS 2035 standards. Check the college website for the full breakdown of assessment methods for this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retrofit assessor: assess homes for energy efficiency improvements under PAS 2035
Domestic energy assessor: produce energy performance reports for residential properties
Retrofit coordinator: manage whole-house retrofit projects from assessment to completion
Energy efficiency consultant: advise homeowners and landlords on reducing energy use
Housing sustainability officer: support local authorities or housing associations with retrofit programmes
Green homes advisor: guide households through funded energy improvement schemes
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management (PAS 2035): the next step if you want to work as a retrofit coordinator, managing projects end to end.
Level 4 Award in Energy Assessment: broadens your skills to cover commercial as well as domestic properties.
CABE or RICS-accredited surveying qualifications: relevant if you want to move into broader building surveying roles with a sustainability focus.
