Retrofit Compliance Workshop

Being PAS accredited offers significant business opportunities by providing access to a rapidly growing market, government-backed funding schemes, enhanced professional credibility, and a competitive edge in the UK's retrofit sector, but are you ready to meet the requirements?

In this practical hands on workshop to unpack the practical requirements of PAS 2035 and Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) requirements. Aimed at businesses considering accreditation or those newly accredited, this workshop will cover real life examples and expert support to understand the opportunity for the businesses as well as the compliance standards, paperwork and resources needed to meet requirements from design to installation.

It will include real world examples and case studies from suppliers delivering contracts who will share best practice, insights and potential pit-falls for new and prospective accrediting businesses.

Pre-booking essential.

Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

An overview of the programme:

I. The Retrofit Landscape and Foundations

1. Defining Retrofit and Sustainability: Understanding the core concepts and their importance.
2. Standards Overview: Introduction to PAS 2035:2023, PAS 2030:2023, and the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

II. Funding and Market Outlook

1. Retrofit Funding Timeline: Review of current and historical government funding schemes (e.g., SHDF, LAD, ECO4).
2. Future Funding and Policy: Detail on the Warm Homes Plan and national targets for home retrofits by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050.

III. Mastering the Standards

1. PAS 2035: The Over-Arching Standard: Required process for government-funded energy efficiency work.
2. Key Retrofit Roles: Roles and responsibilities of the Retrofit Coordinator, Assessor, Designer, and Installer.
3. PAS 2030 vs. MCS: Differentiating the installation scope of each standard (Fabric/M&E vs. Renewable/LZC Technology).

IV. The Certification Journey (PAS 2030/MCS)

1. The 6-Stage Process: Step-by-step guide from Application and Quality Management System (QMS) development.
2. Assessment and Compliance: Office and Site assessments, required competency, and Trustmark registration.
3. Maintaining Certification: Requirements for ongoing technical auditing and annual reassessment.

VI. Procurement and Next Steps

1. Contractor Requirements: What Principal Contractors look for in sub-contractors (Competency, Compliance, Financial Stability, Experience).
2. Actionable Takeaways: Next steps for individuals to begin or advance their learning and compliance journey.