Level 5 Retrofit Coordinator

Retrofit Coordinator Training.

The Retrofit Coordinator course is designed for professionals seeking to manage domestic retrofit projects to the highest standards. It provides a structured pathway into a fast-growing area of sustainable construction and energy efficiency.

Course overview.

The Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management (ABBE) is the recognised qualification for professionals who want to lead whole-house retrofit projects under the PAS 2035 standard. It provides the technical knowledge and practical capability to plan, manage, and evaluate domestic retrofit activity, from assessment and design through to installation and post-completion monitoring.

Retrofit Coordinators play a central role in the UK’s journey to net zero, ensuring each project is delivered safely, effectively, and in line with current standards. This qualification opens opportunities in both consultancy and project-management roles across the retrofit supply chain.

The programme is delivered through flexible blended learning which combines online study, tutor-led sessions, live case studies, and optional site-based experiences. We believe this approach is ideal for busy professionals who want to progress at their own pace, but with full tutor support.

Who this course is for.

This course is designed for individuals with experience in the built-environment, energy, or construction sectors who wish to take on the role of Retrofit Coordinator under PAS 2035. Typical learners include energy assessors, architects, surveyors, retrofit designers, site managers, and other professionals involved in residential energy efficiency or building design.

You’ll normally need either:

• A Level 3 qualification (or higher) in a relevant built-environment discipline or
• Equivalent professional experience in housing, building services, or energy efficiency.

Our team can review your qualifications before enrolment and confirm your eligibility.

Course structure & content.

The qualification is divided into seven modules that closely follow the sequence of the PAS 2035 process — giving learners a logical and practice-based journey from initial client engagement through to post-retrofit evaluation.

• Introduction to the retrofit framework
  Orientation, key principles, and an overview of PAS 2035 & 2038.
• Module 1: Preliminary considerations
  Understanding clients, property types, and initial risk profiling.
• Module 2: Retrofit risk assessment
  Identifying, grading, and mitigating technical & delivery risks.
• Module 3: Dwelling assessment
  Interpreting Retrofit Assessor reports, data gathering, and validation.
• Module 4: Retrofit design stage
  Specifying measures, managing thermal bridging, ventilation, and moisture; forming medium-term improvement plans.
• Module 5: Working with installers
  Coordinating delivery, quality assurance, and communication between teams on site.
• Module 6: Post-installation stages
  Handover, evaluation, and ongoing performance monitoring.

Learning materials are hosted on our eLearning platform and supplemented by live tutor sessions, discussion groups, and optional practical workshops. You can study at your own pace, with access to presentations, exercises, and case studies built around real-world retrofit projects.

Assessment & certification.

The qualification is assessed through a blend of knowledge tests, written assignments, and a final case-study presentation. Each module includes multiple-choice questions and short-answer tasks designed to confirm your understanding of both theory and practice.

The final assessment consists of a detailed case-study exercise and structured professional discussion with your assessor. All assessments are verified internally by Synergy Training Centre and externally regulated by the awarding body ABBE (an Ofqual-recognised organisation).

Successful completion leads to the Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management, the qualification required to register as a Retrofit Coordinator with a UKAS-approved certification scheme and TrustMark.

Funding & costs.

The standard course fee is £2,500 + VAT. However, heavily subsidised places are currently available through the Government’s Warm Homes Skills Programme (WHSP), funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

Eligible learners in England can receive up to 70 % funding, reducing their contribution to £695 + VAT. In addition, CITB-registered employers should be able to claim a short-course grant of upon successful learner completion.

Places are limited and awarded on a first-come basis. Our team will confirm your eligibility during the application process and guide you through any funding documentation required.