Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings (Self-paced, online) This qualification is designed to meet the requirements set out in PAS2035 & PAS2038 for Traditional & Protected Buildings in accordance with BS 7913

Course Details

Description

The ABBE Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings has been developed to raise awareness of older, traditional or protected buildings.

Traditional buildings are defined as: "building with solid brick, stone or earth external walls, constructed with moisture‐permeable materials and usually built prior to 1919, or pre‐1919 timber‐frame external walls with any infill".

Protected buildings definition: "building that is listed as of special architectural or historic interest, or located in a designated conservation area".

This qualification meets the requirements set out in PAS2035 and PAS2038. It is mandatory for Retrofit Assessors, Designers and Coordinators working on traditional and protected buildings.

On completing the qualification, learners will be able to:

• recognise the age, nature and characteristics of older and traditional buildings

• assess options for the introduction of energy efficiency measures for older and traditional buildings

• understanding recommendations and giving advice on the introduction of energy efficiency measures

Course Schedule

This course is self-paced and delivered via our state-of-the-art online Learning Management System. The course content has been carefully curated to provide bitesize learning modules with practical assessments. This makes the course extremely convenient as learners have access 24/7.

The Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 27 hours.

The following topics are covered:

• Understanding British Standard 7913 (BS 7913) in relation to older and traditional buildings

• The construction and age of older and traditional buildings

• The maintenance of older and traditional buildings

• The factors which influence how older and traditional buildings perform and the implications for the introduction of energy efficiency measures

• Factors influencing the selection of appropriate energy efficiency measures and materials

• Understanding energy efficiency measures and materials

• How to make recommendations and give advice on the introduction of energy efficiency measures in older and traditional buildings

The course includes a total of four assessments:

Module 1: One multiple-choice assessment

Module 2: One multiple-choice assessment

Module 3: Two multiple-choice assessments based on a virtual case study.

In the Module 3 assessments, based on the virtual case study, you will be required to:

- Select appropriate energy efficiency measures

- Assess how to effectively and sympathetically retrofit a traditional building

- Complete a significance survey in compliance with PAS2035:2023

Whats Included?

• ABBE registration fee included

• Unlimited assignment attempts

• Access to our Learning Management System with additional industry resources

• Dedicated assessor

• A dedicated helpline

• 24/7 accessible support site with an AI help bot

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is this course suitable for?

A: This course is suitable for anyone who has an existing background in construction and building surveying. It is primarily aimed at Retrofit Assessors, Designers, Coordinators and Installers.

Q: How long do I have to complete the course? 

A: The course is self-paced and is approximately 27 hours worth of study. Full paying students have 12 months to complete the course.

Q: Does this qualification comply with PAS2035 and PAS2038?

A: Yes this qualification has been specifically developed to meet the requirements laid out in PAS2035 & PAS2038 when working on traditional and protected buildings (protected buildings include Listed Buildings and buildings in Conservation Areas or World Heritage Sites).

Q: How is this qualification assessed?

A: At the end of each module there is a self-test quiz followed by a multiple choice assessment. Module 3 will also require learners to complete a Case Study assignment based on a 3D virtual tour of a traditional building.

Q: Do Energy Trust offer student finance?

A. We offer Klarna and Clearpay at checkout.

Prerequisites

• Learners must be 18+

• Learners must have strong IT skills

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