Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit Level 2

Achievement of this qualification confirms the learner has gained the knowledge and understanding required to:

• Progress directly into employment
• Progress into further learning at a higher level

The design of the course is focused on providing the learner with the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding to assist with progression onto the NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Building Treatments and Insulation or into employment in the retrofit sector of the construction industry.

Understanding domestic retrofit is for everyone! Get ready for a course that dives into the practical issues around planning and installing household energy efficiency retrofit measures. From homeowners to social housing managers to builders, this course will help get you ready to participate in the PAS 2035 retrofit process. It covers key retrofit concepts, including building fabric and systems, retrofit measures, construction documents, site issues, and the requirements under PAS 2035, the government retrofit standard that can open up opportunities for funding.

Upcoming sessions

22nd October delivery – 9AM to 5PM

Students will be able to:

• Identify the main types of documents used in the domestic retrofit industry and interpret their information.
• Be able to interpret health and safety information.
• Be able to identify the materials required for work activities in domestic retrofit.
• Be able to identify the risk of damage to the work and the surrounding area.
• Be able to understand the basic principles for domestic retrofit installations.
• Be able to understand how to carry out basic domestic retrofit installations.