Free Level 2 Retrofit Course in Ealing. Classes run at Southall Community College, full-time during the day. To join, you'll need a full Level 2 qualification in a relevant craft or building services trade. The course runs for one year and covers the retrofit knowledge that construction trades need as the industry moves toward lower-carbon buildings. You'll also get practical support to find an apprenticeship, including CV help, application writing, interview practice, and meetings with employers.
Who this course is for
16-18 year olds and Adults (19+)
Entry requirements
You will need a full level 2 qualification in a relevant craft or building services trade and an ambition to progress into work or an apprenticeship.
What you will learn
You'll understand retrofit requirements across the main construction trades.
You'll learn how buildings are redesigned and refurbished to meet carbon-reduction targets.
You'll explore how retrofit applies to your specific trade and future apprenticeship pathway.
You'll develop your CV, application letters, and interview skills.
You'll meet employers who can guide you toward an apprenticeship.
How you will learn
Learning combines practical workshop sessions, classroom-based theory, group work, team activities, independent research, and online self-study. Assessment is based on your practical work, written assignments, and a portfolio you build throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Southall Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Apprentice plasterer or bricklayer: refurbishing buildings to retrofit standards
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in your core trade (electrical, plumbing, plastering, or brickwork): the next step for a skilled-worker CSCS card and higher-level work.
Level 3 Award in Retrofit Coordination and Assessment: for those who want to move into planning and overseeing retrofit projects.
Apprenticeship in your chosen trade: the route this course is specifically designed to help you secure.
