Retrofit Co-ordinator – Level 5

This qualification is designed for individuals already qualified in site/building project management to gain a qualification in the project coordination and risk management of domestic retrofit projects, as well as providing a route for those already working in a retrofit capacity but lacking specific qualifications.

The qualification will equip learners with the specific knowledge and skills to deliver domestic retrofit projects to the standards detailed in PAS2035. The Retrofit Coordinator role is mandatory for all retrofit projects undertaken in conjunction with PAS 2035 which is fully backed by the government and TrustMark.

This will be a mixture of face-to-face evening classes at the Future Skills Centre and live online classes. Over the 24 weeks, there will be one evening session per week.

In-person classes will be from 4pm-9pm, there will be three face-to-face classes in total. If you wish to stay overnight, we can offer discounted rates at our local net zero hotel, Voco Zeal, a 5 minute drive away.

Delivery Dates

Expected completion, including assessments – Tuesday 31 March 2026

*Cost:  £1,200 – £2,000 (funding TBC late July 2025)  If you are a CITB registered business, you can claim a further £600 off the cost of the course.

All units in this qualification are mandatory and provide a comprehensive foundation in retrofit, covering:

• Introduction to Retrofit under PAS20235
• Assessing Dwellings for Retrofit
• Retrofit Quality Assurance and Risk Management
• Building Physics – Managing Moisture Risk
• Building Physics – Thermal Efficiency
• Improving the Building Fabric – Floors and Roofs
• Improving the Building Fabric – Walls and Windows
• Improving the Building Services – Heating, Hot Water, Lighting and Power
• Improving the Building Services – Renewable Energy Systems
• Improving Airtightness and Ventilation
• Improvement Option Evaluation and Medium-term Retrofit Plans
• Post Retrofit Testing, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Understanding the requirements for lodgement of measures to TrustMark

By completing this course, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and resources to confidently advance within the retrofit industry, equipped to make a meaningful impact on environmental sustainability.

This course is held at the Future Skills Centre.

Next steps: Learners who complete this qualification will gain the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to confidently sustain and further a career in the industry, adaptable to their unique goals.

Contact us for further information – call: 01392 400996 or email: lukemoss@exe-coll.ac.uk

As well as have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a subject related to the management or supervision of construction and domestic construction projects.

This qualification is delivered at the Future Skills Centre.

Learners will receive access to:

• Specialist workshops designed by industry professionals
• Learning Resource Centres
• Cafe
• IT Suite