City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate for Retrofit Advisors

Training provider:
Trydan Training

Duration:
Up to 5 days (full-time) or up to 8 weeks (part-time)

Awarding body:
City & Guilds

Delivery:
Face to face or tutor-led online

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Overview

This qualification is designed for individuals who want to work as Retrofit Advisors, supporting energy efficiency improvements in domestic buildings under the PAS 2035 framework. It provides the knowledge and skills required to advise homeowners and tenants during retrofit projects.

What will I learn?

The principles of domestic retrofit and the PAS 2035 standard
The role of a Retrofit Advisor within the retrofit process
Effective customer communication and engagement
Understanding building pathology, retrofit measures and risks
How to provide clear, accurate advice to occupants
Data collection and documentation methods to support retrofit projects

Key information

Funding eligibility criteria

Aged 19+
Living in Wales

Plus, one of the following:

Employed (inc. agency & zero hour contracts)
Self-employed
Full-time carer
Prisoner on day release

Entry requirements

Good level of literacy and communication skills
Basic understanding of construction or housing is helpful
Suitable for housing officers, customer service staff, and advisors in the energy or retrofit sector
No formal qualifications required, though previous industry experience is an advantage

Assessment

Online multiple choice knowledge tests
Assignments and practical tasks based on case studies
Evidence of skills and understanding collected in a portfolio

Career progression

Qualifies learners to work as a Retrofit Advisor under PAS 2035
Can lead to further training as a Retrofit Assessor or Coordinator (level 4 or 5)
Supports career development in housing, sustainability, or energy efficiency roles

Course dates will be discussed directly with the training provider upon successful completion of funding application. Any course dates arranged with the training provider prior to funding being secured may not be honoured – Course dates will only be confirmed once funding has been approved.

Training provider:
4D Academy

Duration:
129 hours

Awarding body:
City & Guilds

Delivery:
Face to face with online assessments

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Overview

This qualification is aimed at learners who are interested in becoming a Retrofit Advisor within the Construction industry. It is also aimed at upskilling existing employees within the Construction industry.

What will I learn?

This qualification teaches you how to help homeowners or landlords improve the energy efficiency of existing homes. The course prepares you to understand buildings, identify energy problems, and recommend upgrades that reduce energy use, carbon emissions, and energy bills.

Key information

Funding eligibility criteria

Aged 19+
Living in Wales

Plus, one of the following:

Employed (inc. agency & zero hour contracts)
Self-employed
Full-time carer
Prisoner on day release

Entry requirements

Candidates must have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualification successfully.

Assessment

Assessment is completed via:

Assignment
Presentation
Interview

Candidates must:

Successfully complete one assignment for Unit 301 and one assignment for Unit 304
Successfully complete one synoptic assignment for Units 302 and 303

The assessment for units 301 and 304 must take place under supervised conditions. The assessment of Tasks A and B for the synoptic assignment (units 302 and 303) must also take place under supervised conditions.

Career progression

The Retrofit Advisor qualification supports progression for learners looking to progress further into the roles of Retrofit Assessor and Retrofit Coordinator. The skills developed through this qualification are also transferable into other construction areas.