GQA
Level 4
QN: 610/4729/6
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GQA Level 4 Diploma in Retrofit Assessor
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 30 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
30 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Advanced Energy and Ventilation Modelling of Existing Dwellings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Introduction to energy and ventilation modelling software
- Simulating energy use and ventilation performance in existing dwellings
- Predicting the impact of retrofit measures on both energy and ventilation performance
- Use of simulation in planning, decision-making, and ensuring compliance with ventilation and energy standards as per the most current version of the PAS Retrofit Standards Frame
2
Evaluating, Recording and Reporting on Residential Properties, including Building Physics, Ventilation, and Retrofit Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understanding the Process of Collecting Physical Information About a Dwelling
- Understanding Thermal dynamics and heat transfer in buildings
- Moisture management, condensation risks, and dampness prevention
- Indoor air quality (IAQ) and its importance in energy-efficient homes
- The appraisal of a residential dwelling for suitability and verification on its structure and integrity ahead of the measures to be installed
3
Mastering the Retrofit Assessment Techniques and PAS Compliance to produce assessment reports
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The Surveying techniques for existing dwellings in line with the requirements of the most current version of the PAS Retrofit Standards Frame
- work and BS Assessment of dwellings for retrofit
- Energy performance assessment methods including SAP and RdSAP
- Identifying and addressing ventilation deficiencies
- Risk assessment and mitigation in retrofit contexts, as per the most current version of the PAS Retrofit Standards Frame
- Data collection and reporting requirements under the most current version of the PAS Retrofit Standards Frame
- Tools and software for retrofit assessment
4
Retrofit in Historic and Traditional Buildings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Challenges of retrofitting historic and traditional buildings
- Conservation principles and practices in retrofits
- Balancing energy efficiency with heritage preservation, particularly ventilation requirements
- Legal and regulatory considerations for heritage buildings, focusing on energy performance and the most current version of the PAS Retrofit Standards Frame
- work compliance
5
Retrofit Planning, Implementation, and Advice in line with PAS guidance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Planning and prioritising retrofit measures with a focus on the most current version of the PAS Retrofit Standards Frame
- work compliance
- Monitoring, quality assurance, and ensuring compliance with ventilation and energy standards as per the most current version of the PAS Retrofit Standards Frame
6
Sustainable Materials and Technologies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Sustainable building materials and their influence on energy efficiency
- Renewable energy technologies and integration in retrofit projects
- Low-carbon heating and cooling systems, including ventilation considerations
- Circular economy principles in retrofit
7
To provide a comprehensive understanding of current BS and PAS standards , their scope, and their application in retrofit projects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understanding the most current version of the BS Assessment of dwellings for retrofit and PAS Retrofit Standards Frame
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/4729/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2024