Free Level 2 Understanding Domestic Retrofit Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course covers how domestic properties can be retrofitted to improve energy efficiency, including insulation, heating systems, ventilation, and low-carbon technologies. You'll build a solid grounding in the principles behind retrofit work, which is increasingly in demand as the UK moves toward net zero. The course takes around 21 hours to complete. A great entry point into green skills work.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles of domestic energy efficiency and why retrofit matters.
You'll learn how different insulation types are used in residential properties.
You'll explore heating systems, including heat pumps and other low-carbon alternatives.
You'll understand ventilation requirements and how they interact with retrofit measures.
You'll learn how to assess the impact of retrofit improvements on a home's energy performance.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities involved in a domestic retrofit project.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at St Helens College. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks that test your understanding of retrofit principles and processes. Your tutor will guide you through the material during daytime classes across the 21-hour programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College 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: assessing home energy performance for improvement.
Insulation installer: fitting thermal insulation in residential properties.
Domestic retrofit adviser: guiding homeowners through energy upgrade options.
Green deal adviser trainee: advising on funded energy efficiency schemes.
Construction operative (energy efficiency): working on low-carbon building upgrades.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Retrofit Coordination and Assessment (PAS 2035): the qualification needed to work as a retrofit coordinator or assessor on funded schemes.
Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Domestic Heating: deepens knowledge of heating systems and low-carbon technologies.
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a relevant trade (insulation, plumbing, electrical): combines retrofit knowledge with hands-on installation skills.
