AECB CarbonLite™ Training Centre - Funding

Funding

The Warm Home Skills Programme (WHSP)

The WHSP is a UK Government initiative that aims to create a skilled workforce to support the transition to Net Zero and help make homes warmer, greener, and cheaper to run.

The AECB was very successful in delivering a high rate of completion in funded training places under government funding last year.

We’re glad to announce we are now able to offer partially funded places on a range of our training courses under the WHSP 2025-26 in association with our trusted training partner — helping learners build the skills needed to deliver low-energy, high-performance buildings.

Available to those who reside in, or who complete the majority of their work in, England.

Take a look at the training courses available under the funding, and apply on the course pages...

Understanding Building Physics course

This course aims to make daunting concepts more palatable, provide methods of critical thinking that can be applied to design and empower those working in the built environment, breaking down the barriers created by a lack of knowledge and confidence about building physics.

Retrofit Foundation course

This comprehensive course brings together a wealth of knowledge on low energy building retrofit and methodology.

Gain knowledge of how to do advanced energy efficient retrofit and deepen your understanding of the uk building stock and the risks associated with measures, to enable you to make informed decisions.

Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Assessment

In-depth knowledge of the PAS 2035 process
Key insight into the role of the Retrofit Coordinator and also the other roles within the PAS and how they work together
Career development to carryout the Retrofit Coordinator role

Unlimited support available on all courses

Easily track your progress and pick up where you left off

Join the UKs largest sustainable built environment network

Strengthen your CV and inform your approach to projects

This is a time limited opportunity with a limited number of partially funded places available!

If you’re interested in more than one course or would like to talk about your options, please register your interest here and we, or our funding partner, will be glad to get in touch.

The funding opportunity is available to those who reside in, or who complete the majority of their work in, England.

Open to both those who are new to the AECB and our training, as well as our members.

Time limited – Training and assessment must be completed by the course deadlines provided.

CITB funding is also available for the ABBE/OCN Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Assessment

Our training partner Synergy Training Centre are an approved training provider with the CITB – Employers who are CITB levy payers can apply for CITB funding. Please check their website for further information.

In partnership with our trusted training providers

Our trusted training providers have been very successful in helping us deliver the AECB route to a Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Assessment course with ABBE, and we’re very glad to be working with them towards the provision of partial funding for this course and also expanding the opportunity to other courses this year.

Our trusted training providers also have further funded courses on offer from their centre. If you are interested in any of the following training courses, please register your interest below and Synergy Training Centre will be happy to get in touch to discuss the courses:

GQA Level 2 Awareness of the principles of Non-domestic Retrofit and PAS 2038 – Learner Contribution is £165+VAT
ABBE Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Retrofit Assessment combined with Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment, leading to 2 x Ofqual regulated qualifications – Learner Contribution is £695+VAT
OCN/ABBE Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings – Learner Contribution is £150+VAT

This is a combined course, and the learner will receive 2 x Ofqual-regulated qualifications. The learner contribution under the WHSP funding is £695 +VAT (via Synergy Training Centre)

ABBE LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN DOMESTIC ENERGY ASSESSMENT 600/5478/5

Enables individuals to become accredited Domestic Energy Assessors—legally permitted to produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for existing homes, a requirement when selling or renting in the UK. This directly aligns with the EU-mandated Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

ABBE LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE FOR RETROFIT ASSESSORS 603/6853/6

Equips assessors with skills to conduct in-depth retrofit assessments compliant with PAS 2035, including condition reporting, building structure appraisal, and occupancy assessment

Offers a logical next step for existing Domestic Energy Assessors (DEA) to progress into retrofit work—and further to roles like Retrofit Coordinator or related Level 5 qualifications.

A qualification that enables the learner to grasp the fundamentals of PAS 2038: Its purpose, scope, and stance within non-domestic retrofit standards.

The learner contribution under the WHSP funding is £165 +VAT

(via Synergy Training Centre)

This Level 3 Award targets older, traditional, or vulnerable buildings – typically constructed before 1919 – recognising their unique construction, heritage value, and retrofit challenges.

The learner contribution under the WHSP funding is £150 +VAT

(via Trade Engine Ltd)

Join thousands who’ve trained with us since the 1990s — and become part of a movement that builds better.

Courses currently available include:

CarbonLite Retrofit Foundation

CarbonLite Route to Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Assessment

Understanding Building Physics

Whole Life and Embodied Carbon Calculation Using PHribbon

CPD Certificate in Building Energy Modelling Using PHPP

Explore our AECB CarbonLite Training Centre course catalogue — or reach out to training@aecb.net to co-create bespoke training packages, partner on delivery, or find the right starting point for your team.