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Develop the technical expertise and practical skills needed to confidently assess commercial refurbishment and fit out projects under BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out (RFO) Version 7.

As the built environment increasingly focuses on retrofit, sustainability, and whole-life carbon performance, understanding how to apply BREEAM to existing buildings has become an invaluable skill. This comprehensive course combines in-depth technical knowledge with hands-on assessment practice, preparing you to operate effectively as a BREEAM Assessor in real-world project environments.

Throughout the course, you will:

  • Master the technical requirements and practical application of BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out (RFO) Version 7 for existing buildings and commercial tenancies.
  • Understand the latest energy, carbon, and sustainability principles, including how BREEAM addresses whole-life carbon within refurbishment projects.
  • Build a strong foundation in BREEAM methodology, scheme classifications, and assessment processes.
  • Gain confidence using the BREEAM Assessor platform and supporting tools to manage assessments efficiently.
  • Learn how to work collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders to achieve successful sustainability outcomes.
  • Develop best practice approaches for gathering, recording, and referencing compliant evidence.
  • Understand how to plan, conduct, and document site visits as part of the assessment lifecycle.
  • Navigate the quality assurance and certification process to ensure accurate and successful assessment submissions.
  • Strengthen your ability to support clients in achieving higher sustainability performance and improved BREEAM ratings.

Beyond understanding the technical criteria, you’ll develop the practical competencies needed to manage assessments confidently, communicate effectively with project teams, and deliver robust BREEAM assessments that stand up to quality assurance review.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the complete technical and practical toolkit required to assess refurbishment and fit out projects against the BREEAM RFO V7 standard.

Successful completion of the course and examination will enable you to apply for your BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out V7 Assessor licence, allowing you to deliver assessments on commercial refurbishment and fit out projects and advance your career within the sustainable built environment sector.

After completing the course learners will be able to

  • Understand and apply the BREEAM RFO assessment methodology
  • Support project teams in aligning with BREEAM sustainability requirements
  • Prepare for and successfully complete the BREEAM Assessor examination
  • Begin your pathway to becoming a licensed BREEAM Refurbishment & Fit Out Assessor
  • Contribute to projects aiming to improve sustainability performance and achieve certification
  • Successfully passing this course and examinations enables you to apply for your assessor’s licence under the BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out schemes.

At a glance

Duration
Online – 14 hours
CPD
None
Language
English
Requirements
N/A

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This course is designed for professionals who are not yet licensed BREEAM Assessors or have only been licensed for BREEAM In Use and whose organisations are looking to expand their service offering to include BREEAM assessment for renovations and/or tenant improvement projects.

It’s ideal if you:

  • Work in architecture, engineering, construction, or sustainability consulting
  • Want to transition into a green building or sustainable design-focused role
  • Are interested in developing expertise in retrofit and tenant improvement projects
  • Are ready to gain a globally recognised professional designation in sustainability assessment

No prior BREEAM experience is required, just a commitment to learning and a passion for sustainable development.

Once this exam is successfully passed, you will be eligible to become licensed under BREEAM Refurbishment & Fit Out.

Please note that the BREEAM license is held by the individual’s organisation rather than a personal credential. For more information about licensing, please contact the BREEAM USA team

This course comprises approximately 14 hours of own-pace online training material introducing you to the BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out scheme.

Online Course Material & Core Skills

Resources Provided:

  • Technical manuals and compliance notes
  • Guidance notes and training knowledge base
  • Interactive exercise workbook with associated evidence booklet

Core & Technical Training Modules:

  • Introduction to BREEAM
  • Support Tools and Resources
  • BREEAM Platform (Assessor)
  • Scheme Classification
  • How to work collaboratively with BREEAM
  • Gathering, Recording and Referencing Evidence
  • Conducting Site Visits
  • Quality Assurance and Certification
  • Environmental Category Modules:
    1. Approved Standards List
    2. Introduction
    3. Energy 1
    4. Energy 2-8
    5. Water
    6. Materials
    7. Waste
    8. Resilience
    9. Land Use and Ecology
    10. Pollution
    11. Management
    12. Health and Wellbeing
    13. Transport
  • Mock Examinations

Examinations & Licensing

The course programme concludes with two online examinations, set at a day and time to be agreed between the learner and ProctorU, who invigilate examinations on behalf of BRE Academy. Both examinations must be passed for learners to apply for their official assessor licence.

  • BREEAM General Understanding Examination
  • BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out Technical Examination

Both exams use an ‘open book’ format, meaning you can use any technical manuals or course documents to aid you during the testing session.

*If you do not pass an exam on your first attempt, you may resit it up to 2 more times. The resit fee is £120 + VAT per exam.

$1,500.00 + VAT

per person

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