As a Retrofit Assessor, you’ll play a key role in the UK’s mission to cut carbon emissions by improving energy efficiency in millions of homes. You’ll conduct thorough property assessments aligning with PAS 2035 standards, guiding decisions for energy-efficient upgrades. From quaint cottages to contemporary townhouses, your expertise will be highly sought after.
This role is essential for helping homeowners, landlords, and residents make choices that reduce their carbon footprints, lower energy costs, and make their homes more sustainable.
Join a growing network of retrofit professionals, combat climate change and make a difference to people’s homes while advancing your career prospects in the thriving retrofit sector.
PAS 2035 Compliant TrainingDeveloped by the technical author of the upcoming BS 40104 StandardFuture-proofed - accredited to Level 4 requirementsExpert support from experienced Skills CoachesSupport into practice - 12 months Professional Membership includedAccess to jobs and employers
This course is ideal for existing Domestic Energy Assessors looking to upskill and open doors to career opportunities in the retrofit industry, or those interested in advancing their careers by taking the next steps in the growing field of retrofit.
This course features 25 guided learning hours plus assessments, with a total expected duration of around 60 hours across 10 weeks. Our expert-led sessions are available either online or at a Retrofit Academy training centre.
If your company is a CITB-registered employer, there are three ways to access funding that can cover most, if not all, of the costs for upskilling your team or sub-contractors. For detailed information on eligibility, see below.
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.
The course is made up of nine modules that cover all aspects of retrofit assessment. Each module features extensive learning materials, expert-led sessions, case studies and activities that are designed to give you an in-depth understanding of both theory and practice.
The modules are as follows:
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. This flexible and interactive learning experience is further enhanced by our unique expert-led sessions*, providing you with a crucial peer learning environment supported by expert tutors.
The course includes:
Engage with peers and learn from expert tutors, all while accessing your course materials through our cutting-edge online learning platform.
*Our expert-led sessions are available online via virtual learning or in a Retrofit Academy training centre depending on your preference.
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.
Find out more about ECL funding.
Find out more about the CITB short qualification grant.
All learners successfully passing the End Point Assessment will be recommended for the award of Level 4 Award in Domestic Retrofit Assessment from AIM Qualifications an Ofqual-regulated Awarding Body.
You’ll enjoy access to a range of exclusive benefits, including:
Upon graduation, you will become recognised as a Retrofit Academy Professional 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.
Becoming a Certified Retrofit Advisor also opens the door to a range of services designed to support your career and professional development provided by The Retrofit Academy. The first 12 months are FREE post-graduation. The ongoing membership fee is £195 plus VAT per year.
After you have completed the certified retrofit Advisor course, you will gain access to the Retrofit Academy Hub providing:
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.
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.
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 Level 4 Award in Domestic Retrofit Assessment is an eligible qualification for current and ex-military personnel under the Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service (ELCAS).
Find out more about ECL funding.
Learning Provider ID: 12348
Clive has over 15 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.
Professor of Building Performance, University of Salford and Retrofit Academy Life Fellow
Richard is a Professor of Building Performance at the University of Salford and Technical Director of the Energy House 2.0. A Chartered Building Surveyor, he specialises in building physics, energy efficiency, and energy performance, with a strong focus on advancing sustainable practices in the built environment.
Martin is a qualified Building Surveyor specialising in retrofit under PAS2035. With over a decade of experience in the housing sector, Martin has held roles in tenancy management, property maintenance, and estates management, now focusing on sustainability and retrofit.
He has conducted thousands of Retrofit Assessments and currently works as a Retrofit Coordinator and Project Lead on large-scale, whole-house retrofit projects across the UK.
Martin combines practical expertise with a passion for educating professionals in the field of retrofit and sustainability.
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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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Once qualified as a with the Retrofit Academy you will receive you first year of Professional membership for FREE*.
This membership is designed to support your journey as a retrofit professional, offering the tools, accreditation, and networking opportunities you need to transition smoothly into practice and advance your career.
*Only applicable to the following courses – Advisor, Assessor, Coordinator and Designer.
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