ABBE Certificate for Retrofit Assessors – Level 3

Mandatory Units:

• URN Unit Name Credit Value Level T/618/5600
• Understand the principles of PAS2035, Trust Mark and the Data Warehouse 1 3 A/618/5601
• Retrofit Energy Efficiency Advice 2 3 F/618/5602
• Understand Retrofit standards 1 3 J/618/5603
• Understand retrofit risk assessment and the impact is has on assessors and risk assessment and appraisals of dwellings 2 3 L/618/5604
• Understand the Building Physiology 2 3 R/618/5605
• Occupancy Assessment 2 3 Y/618/5606
• Carry out an appraisal of a dwelling 2 3 D/618/5607
• Produce a condition report for a dwelling 2 3

Hours to be confirmed at enquiry/enrolment.

There are no formal requirements for entry onto this qualification.

Learners may already be working in the built environment or construction sector. It will enable them to demonstrate the skills and knowledge that they have gained through their employment enabling learners to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. Prior to beginning the qualification learners must undertake the following reading:

• Assessment of significance as per BS 7913 – traditional construction
• Understanding Path C extra requirements (in situ and air pressure testing) ABBE is a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University Page | 7 Retrofit Assessor Qualification Specification November 2020_V1
• Overview of Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) and Passive House Planning Package (PHPP)

ABBE qualifications are available to anyone who is capable of reaching the required standards. They have been developed free from any barriers that unfairly restrict access or progression thereby promoting equal opportunities.

To achieve this qualification, learners must achieve the eight mandatory units. This qualification is a Pass/Fail course.

The Total Qualification Time (TQT) for this qualification is: 135, Guided Learning (GL) for this qualification is: 27, Credit Value: 14 credits

This qualification has been designed to encourage participation in education and training in other related areas by:

• Providing the foundation for enhanced learning and development
• Attracting learners from outside the industry
• Allowing individuals with qualifications in other fields to find out about this discipline

This is a free course for eligible students.

Please enquire by the clicking the ‘enquire’ button at the top of this website page and completing the form or contact Course Information on 01642 333333 or e-mail CourseInformation@mbro.ac.uk.