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November 13, 2024

North East: Retrofit Surveyor/Assessor Qualification Course starting Dec


Further course dates for our popular Retrofit Assessor Course, without postcode restrictions.

Apply online at Building Heroes website.

Course Location: New College Durham, Framwellgate Moor Campus, Durham, DH1 5ES. (nearest barracks – Catterick or Albemarle)

Course Duration: 4 weeks

Course Dates: 09.12.24 – 17.01.25 (allowing for 2 wk xmas break in the middle)

10.02.25 – 14.03.25 (allowing for 1 wk half term break)

17.03.25 – 11.04.25

Qualifications: L3 Retrofit Assessor & L3 Domestic Energy Assessment (ABBE)

Approx Timetable: 
Week 1 – Classroom based with exam at end of the week
Week 2 – on-site void property assessing with tutor and visit to Beamish Museum
Week 3 – Remote/Field based portfolio & evidence building. (tutor support remotely) plus employer visits
Week 4 - “ “ “ “Friday-Graduation

Eligibility: must be aged 19+, live in the UK & be either a veteran, military family member, reservist, or service leaver within last 6mths of service when attending the course.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub