DMR Approved to Deliver New Retrofit Qualifications

We have some exciting news!

DMR have been approved to offer a new range of retrofit and domestic energy assessment qualifications.
This is big news for anyone working in construction, insulation, energy efficiency, housing, retrofit assessment or property improvement.

Retrofit is not going away. More homes need to become warmer, safer and more energy efficient. Older properties need people who understand how to improve performance without causing damage. Contractors need qualified workers who can assess, plan and support retrofit work properly.

The problem is simple.

There are not enough skilled, qualified people to do the work.

That creates a real opportunity for tradespeople, assessors, contractors and employers who want to get ahead.

Why these qualifications matter

A lot of people already have the practical skills.

You know buildings. You know site work. Identifying good workmanship is easy for you. The experience is there to see when something has been done properly and when it has not.

What you may not have is the recognised qualification to prove it.

That is where DMR can help.

These qualifications are designed to support people working in and around domestic retrofit, energy assessment, older buildings and retrofit coordination. They can help you build on the skills you already have and move into a growing area of the construction industry.

For individuals, this can be a strong way to progress your career, widen your opportunities and put yourself in a better position for higher-value work.

For employers, it is a practical way to upskill your workforce, strengthen your team and prepare for more retrofit, insulation and energy efficiency projects.

New courses coming to DMR

We’re now approved to deliver –

  • Assessing Domestic Dwellings for Retrofit (Level 4 Award)
  • Retrofit Assessment for Domestic Dwellings, and Older and Traditional Buildings (Level 4 Award)
  • Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management (Level 5 Diploma)
  • Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings (Level 3 Award)
  • Understanding Domestic Retrofit (Level 2 Award)
  • Domestic Energy Assessment (Level 3 Certificate)


Together, these qualifications create a clear route into domestic retrofit, from basic understanding through to assessment, energy efficiency and coordination.

Who are these courses for?

These qualifications are ideal for –

  • Tradespeople looking to move into retrofit work
  • Insulation workers wanting to progress
  • Construction workers looking for a recognised qualification
  • Employers who need to upskill staff
  • Businesses working on domestic energy efficiency projects
  • People interested in becoming domestic energy assessors
  • Those looking to work towards retrofit assessment or coordination roles
  • Contractors who want to strengthen their team’s credentials


Whether you are looking to progress yourself or develop your workforce, this is a strong time to act.

We know you have the skills. Let us help you prove it.

One thing that sets us apart, is we work with people who already know their trade.

We are not here to waste your time, drag you away from site for longer than needed or make training feel harder than it has to be.

Our job is to help you get the right qualification in the most practical way possible.

That means clear guidance, support from people who understand construction, and a training approach built around real working people.

You bring the experience.

We will help you get the paperwork to prove it.

Interested? Then we invite you to join the waiting list!

Course dates will be released soon.

To register your interest in DMR’s new retrofit and domestic energy assessment qualifications, please complete our waiting list form.

Once dates are available, we will contact you with the next steps and let you know how to secure your place.