ABBE
Level 3
QN: 603/6853/6
Curriculum Active
ABBE Level 3 Certificate for Retrofit Assessors
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ABBE. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 27 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
ABBE
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
27 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Carry out an appraisal of a dwelling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to make an appraisal of a traditional and heritage dwelling
- Be able to identify and locate any defects in the dwelling
- Be able to make an appraisal of the dwelling’s thermal transmittances and U-values
- Be able to conduct an assessment of the existing ventilation system
- Be able to recognise any constraints imposed by the local planning authority
- Understand how to identify any constraints imposed by the site
2
Occupancy Assessment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to undertake an appraisal of occupancy
- Understand the process of heat gains in dwellings
- Understand solar gain
3
Produce a condition report for a dwelling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) and Passive Ho
- use Planning Package (PHPP) principles and models and the difference to Reduced data Standard Assessment Procedure (RdSAP)
- Be able to identify existing energy efficiency measures
- Be able to collate relevant information to assess the energy efficiency of the dwelling
- Be able to estimate annual fuel usage, fuel costs and carbon dioxide emissions
- Be able to complete a survey of the dwelling
- Be able to produce a conditioned report
4
Retrofit Energy Efficiency Advice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to provide retrofit advice to customers
- Be able to present advice to customers
- Understand how behavioural issues can impact on energy efficiency
- Be able to inform the customer of their rights and regulations
5
Understand retrofit risk assessment and the impact is has on assessors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand retrofit risk assessment and the impact it has on Assessors
6
Understand Retrofit standards
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand retrofit standards and how they can be established
- Understand audit requirements
- Understand the requirements of scheme membership
7
Understand the Building Physiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the need for ventilation
- Understand issues relating to damp, condensation, and mould
- Understand the risk of interstitial condensation within construction of a building element
8
Understand the principles of PAS2035, Trust Mark and the Data Warehouse
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of PAS20352.
- Understand the principles of Trust Mark
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6853/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ABBE
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2020