PAS 2035-Compliant Qualification for Domestic Energy Assessors
This nationally recognised Level 4 qualification is designed for professionals responsible for assessing the suitability of existing dwellings for retrofit. Aimed at qualified Domestic Energy Assessors (DEA), the course equips learners with the advanced knowledge and practical skills required to carry out retrofit assessments in accordance with current BS and PAS standards.
The qualification covers essential topics such as building physics, ventilation, sustainable technologies, historic building considerations, and compliance with the PAS Retrofit Standards Framework. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical evidence-based assessment, learners will gain the competence to evaluate properties, produce high-quality assessment reports, and support the planning and delivery of effective retrofit strategies.
Ideal for those working in the domestic retrofit sector, this course ensures participants are equipped to meet the evolving demands of energy efficiency and net-zero housing standards.
Course Type: Flexible
Level: 4
Duration: Flexible
Location: National
Category: Retrofit
Welcome, Induction & Qualification Overview
Unit: Understanding of current BS and PAS standards, their scope, and application in retrofit projects
Introduction to PAS 2035 & BS 7913
Key roles in retrofit (Coordinator, Assessor, Designer)
Compliance pathways and risk assessment
Activity: Case study review on PAS-compliant retrofit projects
Unit: Evaluating, Recording and Reporting on Residential Properties, including Building Physics, Ventilation, and Retrofit Principles
Basics of building construction and performance
Understanding moisture, heat transfer, and ventilation types
Retrofit risks and mitigation strategies
Unit: Advanced Energy and Ventilation Modelling of Existing Dwellings
Air tightness and thermal bridging
Tools and techniques for modelling
Practical: Hands-on assessment of a sample property
Unit: Mastering the Retrofit Assessment Techniques and PAS Compliance
Survey methodology and data capture
Producing Retrofit Assessment Reports
Software/tools used for assessment
Workshop: Mock assessment & feedback session
Unit: Retrofit Planning, Implementation, and Advice
Interpreting assessment results to plan retrofit measures
Communication with stakeholders and households
Unit: Retrofit in Historic and Traditional Buildings
Characteristics of traditional construction
Approaches for sensitive retrofit
Case Study: Compare two retrofit approaches (modern vs traditional property)
Unit: Knowledge of Sustainable Materials and Technologies
Low-impact materials, renewable technologies, circularity
Supplier standards, lifecycle assessment
Assessment Preparation:
Review of portfolio requirements and evidence types
Q&A, next steps, individual learner action plans
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Level |
Credit Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| L4DRAU1 / Y/651/3209 | Understanding of current BS and PAS standards, their scope, and their application in retrofit projects | 4 | 1 |
| L4DRAU2 / F/651/3210 | Evaluating, Recording and Reporting on Residential Properties, including Building Physics, Ventilation, and Retrofit Principles | 4 | 1 |
| L4DRAU3 / H/651/3211 | Mastering the Retrofit Assessment Techniques and PAS Compliance to produce assessment reports | 4 | 2 |
| L4DRAU4 / J/651/3212 | Retrofit Planning, Implementation, and Advice in line with PAS guidance | 4 | 1 |
| L4DRAU5 / K/651/3213 | Retrofit in Historic and Traditional Buildings | 4 | 2 |
| L4DRAU6 / L/651/3214 | Advanced Energy and Ventilation Modelling of Existing Dwellings | 4 | 1 |
| L4DRAU7 / M/651/3215 | Knowledge of Sustainable Materials and Technologies used in retrofit activities | 4 | 1 |
Total Credit Value: 9 Credits
All units are mandatory.
This all-inclusive price covers 5 days of expert-led training, assessment preparation, learner resources, and GQA registration.
Invest in your future as a certified Retrofit Assessor — align your skills with PAS 2035 and support the UK's journey to net zero.
Benefits
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Level: 2
Duration: Flexible
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Level: 3
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Level: 5
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Level: 3
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Course Type: On-Site
Level: 3
Duration: 10 Weeks +
Location: National
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