Accreditation
City & Guilds
Course Duration
30 Study Hours
Valid for
Never expires
Course Information
This qualification is aimed at learners aged 16 and above who have recently entered into the construction industry. This qualification is also suitable for tradespeople who desire to develop or improve their knowledge of retrofit in the construction industry. It is also for those without retrofit experience (electricians, joiners, plumbers, plasterers, bricklayers etc) who may wish to work in the related field of retrofit professional roles such as a retrofit assessor.
Learners will be introduced to the scope and opportunities offered within the construction industry for those working on retrofit. Learners will also develop knowledge of the requirements of the roles involved in retrofit. This will include specific responsibilities in retrofit. Learners will develop their knowledge of retrofit in practice (PAS 2035) and how this impacts on the installation and preparation for a property retrofit system.
Qualification Number: 610/1199/X
This award will enable learners to develop basic awareness of the retrofit industry and it can be a starting point for a career progression into retrofit where learners can further develop into professional roles or as installers, assessors, advisors, coordinators, evaluators and designers.
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30 hours of supervised or directed study time and assessment, with a completed portfolio of evidence.
Certification
Delegates will be awarded the City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Retrofit.
More Details
Retrofitting our homes and buildings is one of the biggest challenges the UK faces in our efforts to reach net zero. Many homes aren’t built for purpose, in fact the UK has some of the oldest and worst housing stock in Europe. In fact, 40% of UK emissions comes from homes. Heat is constantly leaking out through windows, doors, and uninsulated walls, making our heating systems work harder for more money and less warmth. We’re paying for wasted energy.
While any home can benefit from retrofitting, older homes usually have more problems. Common issues include damp, condensation, draughts and lack of insulation that makes them harder to heat.
If we retrofitted the majority of homes across the UK, it would make a huge difference in reducing our collective carbon footprint.