Free Level 5 Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management Course in Liverpool

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Dec 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body

About this course

Free Level 5 Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College - Vauxhall Road, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. This retrofit coordination and risk management qualification covers the skills and knowledge needed to manage domestic energy retrofit projects, including risk assessment, coordination of works, and compliance with retrofit standards. The course takes one year part-time. You'll sit an initial assessment so the college can confirm this is the right level for you and plan your learning.

Who this course is for

This is for learners who wish to gain Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of domestic energy retrofit and how buildings lose heat.
  • You'll learn how to assess and manage risk across retrofit projects.
  • You'll develop skills in coordinating retrofit works between contractors, clients, and other stakeholders.
  • You'll study compliance requirements and quality standards that apply to retrofit schemes.
  • You'll learn how to interpret and use data from energy assessments and surveys.
  • You'll understand the regulatory and policy context for retrofit in the UK.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at the college. Learning is assessed through a combination of written assignments, case studies, and practical tasks that reflect real retrofit coordination scenarios. Assessment is tied to the AIM Qualifications Diploma framework. Your tutor will guide you through each stage of the course over the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College - Vauxhall Road will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retrofit Coordinator: managing domestic energy upgrade projects end to end.
  • Retrofit Assessor: surveying homes and recommending energy improvement measures.
  • Energy Efficiency Advisor: guiding homeowners and landlords on retrofit options.
  • Project Manager (Green Construction): overseeing sustainable building improvement works.
  • Housing Decarbonisation Officer: working with councils or housing associations on net-zero programmes.
  • Compliance and Quality Manager (Retrofit): ensuring retrofit schemes meet PAS 2035 standards.

What you could study next

After completing this Level 5 Diploma, you could move into a Level 6 or Level 7 qualification in construction project management, sustainable built environment, or energy management. A degree or postgraduate programme in building performance or environmental design would build on the technical foundation this course provides. Some graduates also pursue membership of professional bodies such as CABE or CIOB to strengthen their standing in the sector.

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