Free Level 2 Understanding Domestic Retrofit Course in Manchester. Classes run at Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course covers how homes can be made more energy-efficient through retrofit measures, giving you a grounding in the principles, processes, and considerations involved in domestic retrofit work. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. The course takes around 30 hours to complete.
Who this course is for
Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
Entry requirements
Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
What you will learn
You'll understand what domestic retrofit means and why it matters for energy efficiency.
You'll learn about the range of retrofit measures used in homes, from insulation to heating systems.
You'll understand how buildings perform and how retrofit affects that performance.
You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities involved in a retrofit project.
You'll understand the importance of health, safety, and ventilation in retrofit work.
You'll learn how to consider the needs of occupants when planning retrofit work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks that test your understanding of domestic retrofit principles. No practical trade skills are assessed at this level; the focus is on underpinning knowledge.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retrofit coordinator assistant: supporting retrofit project planning and delivery
Energy assessor trainee: working toward home energy assessment roles
Insulation installer: fitting insulation as part of retrofit programmes
Retrofit site operative: carrying out energy-efficiency improvements in homes
Green deal advisor trainee: advising households on energy-saving measures
Housing officer: supporting local authority or housing association retrofit schemes
What you could study next
This Award gives you a foundation to build on in the retrofit and green skills sector.
Level 3 Award in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management: the next step if you want to move into coordinating retrofit projects professionally.
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in a specific trade (such as insulation, plumbing, or electrical installation): useful if you want to carry out retrofit work hands-on.
PAS 2035 Retrofit Assessor training: for those aiming to assess homes for retrofit suitability.
