Position yourself as a leader in the niche market of older and traditional building retrofitting with our ABBE Level 3 Award!
Upon completion, you’ll be equipped to provide expert advice and recommendations, unlocking new opportunities in the lesser-recognised sector of the UK housing market.
The ABBE Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings is an essential qualification for aspiring and qualified retrofitters, as well as construction and housing professionals.
Derived from BS 7913: 2023 – Guide to the Conservation of Historic Buildings, this course develops awareness of older, traditional and vulnerable buildings across the UK.
Once complete, learners will be fully prepared to work on these important projects, offering sound advice and recommendations for the careful integration of energy efficiency measures.
The course is designed to open the door to new opportunities in a lesser-recognised part of the UK’s housing market.
Every village, town and city across the UK has older properties with people living in them. According to ONS figures, one in six homes in England and a fifth of homes in Wales were built before 1900.
This is challenging for improving energy efficiency because designs from previous eras did not place as much emphasis on thermal performance.
But there are also practical challenges to consider given many traditional buildings are subject to protections, limiting the type of improvements can be made.
In short, we need an army of skilled retrofitters who are familiar with the UK’s housing heritage and equipped to improve properties while still maintaining the characteristics that make them special.
Self-paced
Roughly 21 hours
to complete
£395 + VAT
or 3 interest-FREE
instalments
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All learners successfully passing the assessments will be recommended for a Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings from ABBE, an Ofqual-regulated awarding body.
The course is assessed via a portfolio of evidence that you will submit upon completion of the final module as well as a final multiple-choice examination. Assessors are experienced retrofit professionals, so your work will be marked by someone who knows the sector best.
The Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings is a flexible online learning course that you can study at your own pace.
You must be over the age of 18 to join this course. While there are no other specific entry requirements, those with a background in energy efficiency or construction will find this course easier.
