Practical Vs Theory
Course overview
This qualification has been designed as a way of recognising and accrediting the learning, knowledge and skills of those working in a domestic retrofit role, who have gained formal training, but not a qualification that forms part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), or its predecessor the Qualifications and Credit Framework (OCF).
This qualification will equip learners with specific knowledge on the requirements of domestic retrofit to meet the standards detailed in PAS 2030 and PAS 2035 and the Each Home Counts Quality Mark. This qualification will allow learners already qualified in site management/building project management to gain a qualification in the project coordination and risk management of domestic retrofit projects as well as providing a route for those already working in a retrofit capacity but lacking specific qualifications. It covers key skills and knowledge relating to design, assessment and project management of a wide range of refurbishment projects, equipping learners with the ability to reduce the incidence of common defects and failures.
Upcoming course dates schedules:
1st day delivered face to face then remote delivery.
Cohort 1 — Every Tuesday from the 19th September to the 10th October.
Cohort 2 – Every Tuesday from the 7th November to the 28th November.
Morning sessions are from 9am until 12:30pm and afternoon session are from 1.15pm to 4.15 pm
The fee for this course is £2000
What Does The Programme Include
Classroom based sessions – guest speakers – industry professionals – Immersive room
Entry Requirements
Learners should hold a professional qualification in a building-related subject, such as architecture, surveying, engineering or construction management), or a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 3 or above in a subject related to the management or supervision of construction and domestic construction projects.
Learners will also need to be familiar with domestic construction techniques, able to read and understand construction drawings and specifications and be familiar with the Building Regulations and with construction health and safety regulations and practice.
How The Course Will Be Assessed
Multiple choice questions, scenario-based exercises and calculations.
All learners are assigned to one of The Retrofit Academy’s Peterborough assessors, who will provide guidance and feedback on all of your assignments. All assessors are graduates from the Level 5 Diploma, handpicked for their experience and expertise.
The course is assessed via:
- End of module multiple choice tests
- Short written assignments relating to the key learning objectives
- A verbal presentation relating to the case study
Additional Information
Course fee: £2000
For more information please contact us.
Potential Future Career
On successful completion of the qualification, learners will be able to work as Project Manager/Coordinator for Domestic Retrofit Projects that comply with PAS 2035
All learners successfully passing the assessments will be recommended for the award of the Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management from AIM Qualifications, an Ofqual-regulated Awarding Body.
Course Content
- Assessing Dwellings for Retrofit
- Building Physics – Managing Moisture Risk
- Building Physics – Thermal Efficiency
- Improvement Option Evaluation and Medium-term Retrofit Plans
- Improving Air-Tightness and Ventilation
- Improving the Building Fabric – Floors and Roofs
- Improving the Building Fabric – Walls and Windows
- Improving the Building Services – Heating, Hot Water, Lighting and Power
- Improving the Building Services – Renewable Energy Systems
- Introduction to Domestic Retrofit
- Retrofit Quality Assurance and Risk Management
- Post Retrofit Testing, Monitoring and Evaluation