Domestic Retrofit - Introduction (Green Skills Academy)

This Introduction course aims to develop awareness of Domestic Retrofit. This course will be your first step in upskilling to meet the retrofit demand. The course introduces learners to retrofit, equipping you with knowledge of key technical refurbishment topics that are crucial to successful retrofit programmes.

The course is designed to improve the employability of learners. Employers are increasingly seeking staff who understand the fundamentals of retrofitting.

Here are some of the key occupations in the retrofit sector.

Trades:

• Plastering
• Joinery
• Carpentry
• Rendering
• Heat Pump Installer
• Solar Panel Installer

Progreesion to Professions:

• Retrofit Advisor
• Retrofit Assessor
• Retrofit Coordinator
• Retrofit Designer

Invest in yourself and your future by enrolling in our Retrofit Course. Take the first step towards a meaningful and impactful career and apply now!

Please be prepared to provide your residency documents such as a passport, EU citizen ID card, UK Birth Certificate or Biometric Card. If you have been in the UK for less than 1 years or have entered the UK with a visa you will need to provide evidence that you are eligible to study in the UK - your visa, your biometric card that covers the duration of your course or any relevant home office documents to support your residency should all be provided. If you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen we will need to see evidence of 'Pre-Settled' or 'Settled-status' documents. Also for funding purposes we would need to see evidence of payslips if working (within the last 3 months). If you are receiving benefits (e.g JSA, ESA, Universal Credit (UC), Housing benefits etc. please provide evidence of this).

PPE Equipment Required

As the practical lessons are taking place on an active building site and due to the nature of the courses which include working with sharp tools and heavy materials at times, no training shoes will be permitted. Steel toe capped/ safety boots are advised for footwear and legs should be covered at all times while practical working is taking place.  

Upon completion you will gain an understanding of what domestic retrofit is, what it is supposed to achieve, what you need to know when working in the industry, and what to look out for when installing energy efficiency measures in homes.

After completition of this course you can progress onto further study in this field.