Free Level 2 Understanding Domestic Retrofit Course in Sheffield. Classes run at Preston Campus Sheffield, full-time during the day, over 4 weeks. You'll explore energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and the regulations set out in the PAS 2035 standard. The course covers why retrofit matters for domestic properties and how the UK plans to reach net zero by 2050. It also maps out the career options available in the retrofit industry. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The Level 2 Award in Retrofit Principles has been written to provide an insight in the retrofit industry. Learning takes place so that learners understand environment sustainability and energy efficiency within retrofitting. It covers the requirements and regulations within the PAS 2035 standard and the career options within the retrofit industry. The qualification also explores the need for retrofit for domestic and non-domestic properties to help meet government targets for net zero by 2050. It also helps to develop an understanding of various materials used for retrofitting along with typical post fit problems. The qualification also looks at waste management regulations, safe waste disposal and the consequences of waste mismanagement. The qualification is tested via a multiple-choice exam paper at the end of the course.
Entry requirements
To register for this qualification, learners are required to meet the following entry requirements:
be 14 years of age or above
have a basic level of literacy
What you will learn
You'll understand what domestic retrofit means and why it matters for energy efficiency
You'll learn about environmental sustainability and how it connects to retrofitting homes
You'll explore the PAS 2035 standard and the regulations that govern retrofit work
You'll understand the government's net zero targets and the role retrofit plays in meeting them
You'll identify the career options available within the retrofit industry
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Preston Campus Sheffield over 4 weeks of full-time daytime study. You'll be assessed through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks that test your understanding of retrofit principles, energy efficiency, and PAS 2035 requirements.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Preston Campus Sheffield will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retrofit coordinator (entry-level support) - assists with planning and managing retrofit projects
Energy assessor - evaluates home energy performance and recommends improvements
Retrofit installer - carries out energy efficiency improvements in domestic properties
Green deal adviser - guides homeowners through energy upgrade options
Housing officer (energy focus) - supports tenants with energy efficiency in social housing
Construction site operative - entry-level role on retrofit and refurbishment projects
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management (PAS 2035) - the next step if you want to work as a retrofit coordinator on funded projects.
Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment - leads to work as a qualified domestic energy assessor.
Level 2 NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments - practical qualification for hands-on retrofit installation work.
