Overview

Are you ready to take the next step in your career within the energy efficiency and retrofit industry? Whether you are looking for enhanced confidence and skills, career progression, or new skills to grow your own business, Skills Bootcamps are here to help you succeed.

Designed to give adults aged 19+ the chance to build up sector-specific skills, this four-week Skills Bootcamp is a great way to fast track your career.

The demand for qualified Domestic Energy Assessors (DEA) continues to increase, as the government aims to improve the energy efficiency of existing homes (stimulated by new regulation and standards).

Alternatively, qualified DEAs also have the option to set up their own energy assessment practice, as a self-employed energy professional.

The PAS 2035 framework standard introduces a number of professional roles which are required for whole house retrofit projects. These include the Retrofit Assessor, Retrofit Coordinator, Retrofit Designer, Retrofit Installer and Retrofit Evaluator.

A Retrofit Assessor plays a key role in the process as they collate all the relevant information related to the property for a successful retrofit project.

Our Skills Bootcamps fill up fast, so don’t miss this chance to fast-track your career.

Costs

Funded by a small or medium-sized employer (SME): £475 per learner
Funded by a large employer: £1,425 per learner.

Start dates, time and location

This Skills Bootcamp will be held at the Mansfield Ambition Exchange.

Upcoming start date: Monday 16 February

Duration: 4 weeks (60 hours)

Week one - two days
Week two - five days
Week three - one day
Week four - two days

Session times: 9am-4pm

What are Skills Bootcamps?

Skills Bootcamps for employed or self-employed individuals are flexible, and career-focused courses designed for adults aged 19 and over. Created in partnership with local employers, these short part-time courses teach you in-demand skills tailored to modern industry.

The best part? Completing a Skills Bootcamp puts you one step closer to career progression.

Why choose Skills Bootcamps?

Part funded training all funded by East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA)
Designed to address real skills shortages and match industry requirements.
Opportunities to progress to a higher-level course, career progression or even grow your own business.

Are you an employer?

Skills Bootcamps can benefit your business by offering you the opportunity to upskill your existing staff, recruit new employees, or support your own business, if self-employed.

Contact our employer engagement team to find out more 0800 121 8317.

What will I study?
An introduction to energy efficiency and retrofit
- The political and technical context of domestic retrofit in the UK
- An introduction to energy efficiency in homes
- The retrofit standards framework
- Retrofit roles
- The principles of TrustMark
- The principles of domestic retrofit
- Energy efficiency in traditional and protected buildings
- Understand the pattern of domestic energy use and how it varies between dwellings
- Energy efficiency funding schemes
An introduction to surveying
- Introduction to Health and safety, floorplans, professional conduct and complaints management.
ABBE Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment (DEA) training
Retrofit Assessor (RA) Training

Entry requirements
This course is only available to individuals funded through an employer or for those who are self-employed. Other courses may be available to those not able to meet this criteria. For further information, please contact our enquiries team on 0808 100 3626.
- Be aged 19 or over (on 31 August 2025).
- Been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years and living within the Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire area.
- An awareness/basic knowledge of the construction industry.
- Working at a minimum of a Level 1 in English Language and Maths.
- Learners will need to ensure they are able to pass a basic DBS check.
- Learners declaring previous convictions will undertake a review and if required, attend an exceptional needs panel.
Please note: If you have any licence conditions stating that you must not have unsupervised contact with under 18’s then your application cannot be processed or accepted due to the course being held on a site where there are students aged under 18. To avoid any disappointment or confusion please do not apply if this is the case.
Progression
Completion of this course can lead to:
- Confidence and enhanced skills within your current role
- Career progression
- New business opportunities if you're self-employed.
Careers
Qualifications gained
- ABBE Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment (DEA) training
Additional costs
At West Notts College, our students benefit from excellent facilities and equipment across all campuses. However, some courses require students to purchase specific tools, equipment, or specialist clothing to fully participate in practical learning.
The basic equipment needed for this course includes:
- Large tape measure or laser measure for measuring room dimensions
- Pen, pencil, paper/notepad and ruler which you can use to draw floor plans and note down assessment info
- Access to a laptop/desktop computer or tablet for completing portfolio evidence
- Access to a digital camera or smart phone to capture pictures for evidence.

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.