Free Level 2 Retrofit Course in Basildon. Classes run at Basildon GAPS Trade Centre. This course is open to young people aged 16 to 18, and those aged 16 to 24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). You'll study retrofit principles full-time during the day, covering the skills needed to support energy-efficient improvements to existing buildings. The course takes around 30 hours to complete. A growing area of the construction sector, retrofit work is increasingly in demand as the UK moves toward lower-carbon housing.
Who this course is for
Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in Retrofit.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles of retrofit and why it matters for energy efficiency.
You'll learn how buildings lose heat and how retrofit measures address this.
You'll identify common retrofit interventions such as insulation, draught-proofing, and ventilation improvements.
You'll follow health and safety practices relevant to retrofit work.
You'll understand the roles involved in a retrofit project.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Basildon GAPS Trade Centre. Assessment is practical and knowledge-based, in line with the City and Guilds Level 2 Award in Retrofit. Your tutor will confirm the exact assessment format before you begin.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Basildon GAPS Trade Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retrofit installer: fitting insulation and draught-proofing in homes.
Retrofit coordinator assistant: supporting energy assessments and project planning.
Energy efficiency operative: carrying out fabric-first improvements to buildings.
Construction labourer: entry-level site work with a green skills background.
Insulation installer: specialist work on walls, floors, and roofs.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management (PAS 2035): the qualification for those moving into a retrofit coordinator role.
Level 2 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments: practical site-based qualification for hands-on retrofit installation work.
Construction apprenticeship: combine on-the-job training with a recognised qualification in a related trade.
