Code for Sustainable Homes Training (CSH)

Stroma Certification is approved by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) to provide the required certification to become a Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) assessor.

CSH drives improvement in building practice by providing a comprehensive measure of housing sustainability. The aim of the Code is to limit the environmental impact of new build dwellings, by ensuring real improvements in key areas such as carbon dioxide emissions, waste, water usage and environmental impact. The role of a CSH assessor is to accurately evaluate new build dwellings against a range of criteria in order to generate a Code rating and report.

Course Information

Stroma Certification offers two courses.

Code for Sustainable Homes Designer Awareness

A 2-day training course only.

This 2-day course provides candidates with a detailed overview of the requirements of the Code and its technical guide. This knowledge can be applied throughout the design process to assist in the achievement of the required rating.

The Designer Awareness course does not include an examination and candidates will not be qualified to conduct CSH assessments. To become a qualified assessor you will need to take the DCLG-approved CSH examination and become a certified member of a Code Service Provider scheme, such as Stroma Certification.

Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor Training

A 3-day course, including training and examination. This 3-day training course covers the requirements of the CSH in detail, exploring each section of the technical guidance and instructing candidates on how to produce a Code assessment using our free user-friendly software.

Code for Sustainable Examination

This 1-day examination only .We provide candidates with the opportunity to take the required approved examination and to receive a competent persons certificate that is accredited by UKAS under ISO 17024 standard. This is a pre-requisite to join as a licensed assessor of a Code Service Provider scheme.

UKAS Stroma Certification Ltd provides a DCLG-approved CSH examination; successful candidates will receive a competent persons certificate that is accredited by UKAS under ISO 17024 standard.

Training/Examination Process

Applicants are free to choose whether to take our training and/or examination packages independently of each other.

Assessor Training Fees

Completion of an approved CSH training course does not guarantee a pass at the examination process, but having a valid examination pass is a pre-requisite to join as a licensed assessor of a Code Service Provider scheme, such as Stroma Certification's.

Training Fees

Course/Exam Price Duration
CSH Assessor Training Course £995 3 days
CSH Designer Awareness Course £695 2 days
Re-sit Examination (First resit is free of charge) Free 1 day
Re-sit Examination (All others) £300* 1 day

*Assuming the examination is held on a scheduled examination date

All fees exclude VAT

Training and/or the examination are available at our regional training centres or private courses for 4 or more candidates. Please enquire for details.

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