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The following document, written by Dr. Peter Rickaby, and with contributions from Colin King, BEIS and SWIGA, was circulated ahead of our October Summit: Dispelling Myths and Removing Blockages to PAS 2035-Compliant Retrofit.
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If you would like to find out more about how you can train to become a Retrofit Coordinator, see what courses and qualifications The Retrofit Academy can offer you.
Retrofit Coordinator candidates must achieve the Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination & Risk Management from a certified training body. The Retrofit Coordinator course offered by The Retrofit Academy CIC delivers everything you need to become a Retrofit Coordinator.
The Retrofit Coordinator course is solely available via the Retrofit Academy CIC. It is supported by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and approved by TrustMark.
The Retrofit Coordinator course involves around 100 to 150 study hours, and students have up to 12 months to complete the qualification once started. However, a fast-track version of the training course is available which can be completed within 4-6 months.
Individual learning styles vary, and all candidates will have a period of a year within which to complete the course.
Since 2019 it is a requisite that all retrofit projects are supervised by retrofit coordinators. Retrofit coordinators provide oversight for a range of processes; from assessing sites for domestic refurbishment to helping develop retrofit plans, as well as managing and monitoring other technical and project-related requirements introduced by the new PAS 2035 framework.
The retrofit coordinator role is open to all professionals in the energy and built environment sectors, from surveyors to architects, from builders to installers. This is an ideal opportunity for energy and building specialists to gain valuable new skills and knowledge, and move into a role that is at the heart of the UK’s ambitious domestic retrofit plans.
Retrofit coordinator training gives energy efficiency and built environment professionals the skills, knowledge, and accreditation needed to deliver domestic retrofit projects in compliance with the new PAS 2035 standard.
PAS 2035 calls for consistent and high-quality standards in the provision of domestic retrofit services in the UK, in accordance with the government supported TrustMark quality-assurance; the requisite quality mark for the retrofit sector. Any firms or professionals who wish to work in the growing retrofit sector must comply with the PAS 2035 specifications.
To become an accredited retrofit coordinator it is necessary to achieve the Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management. The Retrofit Academy is the only approved provider of this qualification in the UK.
Retrofit coordinators will gain a deeper understanding of the whole house retrofit process through our TrustMark approved retrofit coordinator scheme. Our retrofit coordinator scheme is available through eLearning, blended learning, and fast-track routes. The course gives candidates access to an online mentor, supportive monitoring and evaluation, and the benefits of networking with industry peers as we help skill-up a new generation of retrofit specialists.
Whilst there is a legal requirement for domestic retrofit work to be overseen by retrofit coordinators, job specifications like salary vary by employer. Factors that influence how much a retrofit coordinator makes include the level of experience of applicants, the geographical location of employment, the size of the firm, and other factors.
According to recruitment specialists Glassdoor, the base level starting salary for retrofit coordinators and assessors in the UK is £26k, but it’s reasonable to expect to achieve a salary range between £30-55k per year over the course of your career.
As well as taking a full time role as a retrofit coordinator, qualified candidates can also work as independent consultants. Consultants have more flexibility to set their own fees. There is strong demand for both full-time and consultant retrofit coordinators as the UK gears up to meet its commitment to delivering greater energy efficiency in its domestic housing stock.
Membership of The Retrofit Academy’s retrofit coordinator scheme – the only approved scheme in the UK – will give you the skills, experience, and confidence to build a highly in-demand and rewarding career as a retrofit coordinator.
To become an accredited retrofit coordinator it is necessary to have a combination of industry experience and formal training. However, there are various routes available to professionals who wish to become accredited. It is not necessary to hold a degree to become a coordinator, but you will need to meet the following minimum requirements as outlined in PAS 2035.
As well as having the necessary qualifications to enroll on retrofit coordinator training you will need a minimum level of experience working in the built environment sector. Candidates will need to have at least two year’s experience working in the energy efficiency or retrofit sectors, in some capacity. PAS 2035 requires that you have competencies in a range of areas including project management, risk assessment and management, quality and compliance monitoring, defect inspection, and dispute adjudication. If you do not have the necessary experience you will need to gain them before you are eligible for retrofit coordinator training.
Build a rewarding career in retrofit by applying to join the retrofit coordinator course today.
We’ve created a handy document that highlights the key principles of PAS 2035 and explains what it means for you.
We get asked many questions about implementing PAS 2035. We want to offer clarity around this complicated subject, so to help you put PAS into Practice, we’ve pulled the answers together into one easy-to-read document.
This step-by-step process map builds upon our ‘PAS 2035 Explained’ guide, which sets out what the new standards are attempting to do and how the new roles interrelate.
We’ve created a handy guide to explain the critical role of ventilation in retrofit, which outlines the ventilation requirements of the PAS 2035 standard.
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This award is looking for the best large projects demonstrating energy savings, increased comfort and health outcomes.
This award recognises and rewards retrofit professionals who excel in retrofit coordination.
This award is looking for the individual assessor or company that has done the most to engage customers and drive the retrofit agenda.
This award is looking for the individual installer or company that has done the most to engage customers effectively and drive the retrofit agenda.
This award is looking for the best small projects demonstrating energy savings, increased comfort and health outcomes.
This award is looking for the best social landlord (housing association, local authority or ALMO) retrofit client of the year. This will be an organisation who has demonstrated their commitment to decarbonising their housing stock, improving residents’ health and life chances.
This award is looking for the newest individual to the sector that has made the greatest contribution to low carbon retrofit in the last 12 months (up to and including December 2021).
This award is looking for the individual that has done the most to promote the retrofit agenda to customers.
The judges will be looking for evidence of:
• Successful engagement with the general public leading to better-informed retrofit clients
• Successful marketing leading to increased uptake of retrofit
• Evidence of adopting PAS 2035 key principles and articulating these to potential customers
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To become a retrofit coordinator you need to have a qualification in a built environment subject that is at least Level 3 with a minimum of 12 credits (your credits should be detailed on your certificate). Level 3 qualifications are equivalent to an A Level certification. If you hold a university degree relevant to the built environment this would also meet the entry requirements for this course.
If you don’t hold a relevant Level 3 qualification or above you may be eligible to enroll in a pre-assessment with The Retrofit Academy to ensure you meet the academic standards required for the course. Failing this, you would need to attain the relevant qualifications.
Our fast-track learning option is ideal for quickly training your team, to get them ready to be able to work on retrofit projects within 4-6 months of accreditation. Using a bespoke mix of eLearning, bootcamps and seminars, this retrofit coordinator training can be designed to meet the needs of your business. As well as learning essential skills and knowledge, cohorts will benefit from networking with peers, and will gain a deeper understanding of energy efficiency and whole house retrofit.
This option is for self-organised learners but includes additional support from our expert tutors, and is backed up by an intensive two-day online bootcamp offering a comprehensive overview of the key learning objectives of the course.
Working in groups via Zoom, bootcamps are a great way for students to understand the fundamentals of Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management, and appreciate the importance of the coordinator role.
This option is designed for chartered professionals who are comfortable managing their own learning and wish to study at their own pace.
The course consists of 12 training modules assessed via a mix of multiple choice questions and written assignments; all accessed via our Online Learning Platform.
All teaching and assessment is completed online at the student’s convenience and you have 12 months in which to complete the course. Although no teacher-led lessons are involved, students will have support from an Online Mentor and Tech Support to ensure everything flows smoothly.
The new PAS 2035 standard works alongside the PAS 2030: 2019 standard, and introduces a set of criteria that must be met to ensure the consistent delivery of domestic retrofit in the UK.
It means that the Energy Company Obligation (ECO), Local Authority Delivery Scheme (LADs), and Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) sectors must fully comply with its specifications. Schemes such as the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) will also comply.
PAS 2035 represents a strong commitment to improving the energy efficiency of domestic buildings in the UK. It was designed in response to the UK government’s Each Home Counts Review, which was a comprehensive review of home energy efficiency. One major outcome of the review was the call for an industry-wide Code of Practice, which became PAS 2035.
The retrofit assessor’s role is to gather information about the building that is the subject of retrofit work. Domestic retrofit assessments are very wide-ranging and include factors such as the building’s construction, structure, and architectural features. The assessment will also consider the building’s current condition, including any structural defects, and issues such as leaks, condensation and mould buildup. Current installations such as heating and hot water, lighting, and ventilation will be documented. Any protected status, conservation restraints, or planning permission requirements will be investigated before work can begin.
The retrofit assessor must also take into account information regarding the number of building occupants and special considerations including the presence of vulnerable people, or people with disabilities.
One of the key roles emerging from PAS 2035 is the role of the retrofit coordinator. Retrofit coordinators ensure that all elements of domestic retrofit are properly managed and coordinated, and that a cohesive retrofit plan is designed and implemented. For more information on the role of the retrofit coordinator and how to gain the necessary training and certification, see our page on Retrofit Coordinator Training.
In order to become PAS 2030 certified your business will need to demonstrate that you use a PAS-compliant Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure you have the correct processes in place to deliver consistent customer satisfaction and retrofit implementation.
Your installers will need to have relevant qualifications and competencies; each team will require a qualified retrofit professional, and one member will need to hold an NVQ . PAS 2030 certification requires you have up-to-date health and safety certification, and you will also need to comply with PAS 2035 when assessing and designing retrofit plans.
A technical assessment of one of your energy efficiency installations will need to be carried out, and any compliance issues be addressed before you receive certification. An approved certification body like The Retrofit Academy will need to carry out the PAS 2030 assessment and certification.
PAS 2030: 2019 (which replaced PAS 2030: 2017) concerns the commissioning, installation, and handover of domestic retrofit projects.
PAS 2030: 2019 has been redeveloped to work alongside PAS 2035. Both documents should be seen as working together to create a single cohesive approach to domestic retrofit. Taken together, PAS 2030 and PAS 2035 lay down the steps all domestic retrofit projects should follow to gain compliance, and ensure consumer satisfaction in accordance with the recommendations of the Each Home Counts Review.
PAS 2035 is a specification for what is called ‘whole-house’ or ‘whole building’ retrofit; this is an approach to the installation of energy efficiency measures (EEMs) which takes into account the requirement of the entire building; both from a technical standpoint, and considering factors like occupancy comfort.
PAS 2035 is concerned with assessing domestic dwellings for energy retrofit. This involves identifying areas where improvements can be made and specifying and designing the relevant improvement measures. It is also concerned with the monitoring of domestic retrofit projects.
PAS 2035 is to be used in conjunction with PAS 2030: 2019, which sets out the standards required for installing EEMs.
PAS’ stands for ‘publicly available specification’, and the number ‘2035’ refers to the government’s target date to raise as many homes as possible to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Band C. The average EPC for housing in the UK is currently Band D.