Online Understanding Domestic Retrofit Funded Training Course (Greater South East)

Description

The Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit introduces learners to the key principles behind upgrading homes for better energy performance. This entry-level qualification is designed for anyone interested in the fundamentals of retrofit and its role in creating more sustainable, energy-efficient housing.

Learners will gain an awareness of:

• The importance of retrofit in reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change.
• The key concepts of building physics, including insulation, ventilation, moisture control, and thermal comfort.
• The whole-house approach promoted by PAS 2035, the UK standard for effective and compliant retrofit projects.
• The different roles and responsibilities within the retrofit process, such as Retrofit Assessor, Designer, and Coordinator.

This course is an excellent starting point for those considering a career in construction, energy efficiency, or sustainability. It also provides a pathway to further qualifications, including the Level 3 Award in Introduction to Domestic Retrofit and beyond. To support learners with work and personal commitments, this course is delivered during evenings and weekends.

To qualify for the level 2 in Understanding Domestic Retrofit Programme, learners are required to:

• Be aged 19+ years old.
• Live in the Greater South East region (This includes the entire London area plus the counties of: Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Middlesex, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Hampshire, Surrey, Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex.​)
• Be self-employed, employed or an unemployed person interested and be in work before the course commences.