Retrofit Assessor Course

Retrofit Assessor Course Details

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The Level 4 Award in Domestic Retrofit Assessment is designed for those looking to become certified Retrofit Assessors and play a central role in improving energy efficiency across the UK. Successfully completing the course will earn you the AIM Qualifications Level 4 Award, fully aligned with PAS 2035 standards.

This course takes a blended approach to learning, with content delivered through supported online learning modules, followed by a half-day bootcamp, where a specialist tutor will be available to answer any questions. You’ll also complete a virtual property assessment and submit a report based on a Retrofit Academy template to ensure you’re fully prepared for the final assessment.

Retrofit Academy offers the highest quality retrofit training courses, underpinned by brilliant customer support, at a market-leading price.

Modules

The course is made up of nine modules that cover all aspects of retrofit assessment. Each module features extensive learning materials, case studies and activities that are designed to give you an in-depth understanding of both theory and practice.

The modules are as follows:

• PAS 2035 and Retrofit Assessments
  Understand the importance of retrofit in addressing climate change, reducing fuel poverty and improving energy efficiency.
• Retrofit Advice to Customers
  Understand the PAS 2035 requirements when it comes to providing advice, and what as a Retrofit Assessor, you should and should not provide.
• Context and Significance of Dwellings
  This module covers importance of providing accurate information around location, environment and the classification of a building, which is essential for preparing thorough assessment reports and ensuring that any retrofit work undertaken is appropriately tailored.
• Assessing the Condition of a Dwelling and Recording Defects
  How to assess the condition of the dwelling and capture information about existing defects. It is critical that defects, including leaks and cracks, are addressed prior to the installation of new measures.
• Occupancy Assessments
  Capturing data about the number of people living in a property, as well as their ages and lifestyle patterns as a key metric for the Retrofit Assessor to record
• Ventilation Requirements and Energy Performance of a Dwelling
  This module explains why and how existing ventilation systems should be assessed, and covers estimiating energy usage and cost using industry models such as the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) and Passive House Planning Package (PHPP)
• Producing Retrofit Assessment Reports
  Equips you with the ability to complete the final assessment reports to be handed to the Retrofit Coordinator.

Method of study

When you enrol in the course, you’ll gain access to The Retrofit Academy’s state-of-the-art online learning platform, where the course is delivered, and your assessments are submitted.

The course includes:

• Supported online learning: Access the course online, completing assignments at your convenience.
• Access to bi-weekly Drop-In Support Sessions*
• Peer learning and support
• In-depth learning and technical resources
• Specialist mentor support

Engage with peers and learn from expert tutors, all while accessing your course materials through our cutting-edge online learning platform.

* To support learners taking our online courses, we are introducing regular Drop-In Support Sessions designed to enhance learning and improve assessment outcomes.

Each session will be split into two halves:

1. Technical Insights – The first half will focus on key technical content, either drawn directly from the course material or based on the latest developments and best practices in the retrofit industry.
2. Assessment Q&A – The second half will provide an open forum for learners to ask questions, seek clarification, and receive targeted support around their assessments.

These sessions are designed to help learners stay engaged, build confidence, and deepen their understanding through direct interaction with our expert team.

Funding

Some learners may be eligible for Skills Bootcamp funding. Skills Bootcamps are highly localised, available only to certain types of people in a particular county. For more information on this funding and to check eligibility, please contact us.  

Find out more about Funding & Grants.

For CITB-registered employers, several funding options are available:

Short Period Qualifications Grant: Receive £600 for each qualification achieved, provided the course is completed within one year.

Skills & Training Fund: Covers up to 100% of training costs for employers with fewer than 100 staff (up to £10,000), and up to £25,000 for employers with 100–250 staff.

Employer Networks: Larger groups can get up to 70% of training costs covered via a CITB Employer Network.

Eligibility

As a regulated qualification, the Level 4 Award in Domestic Retrofit Assessment has some specific eligibility criteria. The minimum requirement for all methods of study is a Level 3 Domestic Energy Assessor qualification.

Assessment

The course is assessed via a Portfolio of Evidence, Two Property Reports and a Final Professional Discussion.

All learners are assigned one of The Retrofit Academy’s skills coaches who will provide guidance and feedback on all of your assessments. All coaches are experienced in the retrofit industry and hand-picked for their experience and expertise.

Career Development Opportunities

Retrofit Assessors typically earn salaries of £18k – £25k when training. With experience and once qualified, they can expect salaries of £25k – £50k. There are also career progression routes within the retrofit sector, such as Retrofit Coordinator, subject to further training.

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