| 45 Minutes CPD |
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This CPD course is designed for Energy Assessors and Retrofit Professionals who want to deepen their understanding of damp, mould, and condensation in domestic buildings. It provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to identify potential issues, communicate effectively with occupants, and recommend appropriate solution, all within the boundaries of their professional role. The training is particularly timely and important in light of Awaab’s Law (introduced on 27th October 2025) which highlights the critical need for social landlords to address damp and mould problems promptly to protect occupant health and safety.
- What defines a habitable building (brief overview of HHSRS)
- Summary of Awaab’s Law and its relevance to assessors
- Legal responsibilities of landlords and assessors’ role in reporting
- How to ask occupants about damp/mould sensitively
- Identifying vulnerable occupants (e.g. health risks, age)
- How different building types (solid wall, cavity wall, timber frame) respond to moisture
- Common vulnerabilities by construction type
- Retrofit risks and unintended consequences (e.g. sealing without ventilation)
- Visual signs of damp, mould, and condensation
- Common causes: poor ventilation, maintenance issues, occupant behaviour
- How to explain findings to occupants in plain language
- Minor to major solutions: ventilation, heating, repairs, retrofit
- When to escalate to a specialist
