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Domestic Retrofit Advice Level 3 Award

Course code: XSZV005P

Subject area: Construction

Study level: Part Time

Course level: 3

Course details

Course time:

08:00 - 23:00

Days of week:

Various

Course date:

1st Aug 2024 - 31st Jul 2025

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

Retrofit Advisors play a key role in the UK reducing its carbon emissions by improving energy efficiency and retrofitting many of the country’s 27 million homes. The role of a Retrofit Advisor is all about customer service and engagement, making the complex process of retrofit less ominous and more achievable for customers and tenants.
Abingdon & Witney College is the registered provider for The Retrofit Academy CIC Oxon & Bucks.
Course units
1. The Role of Retrofit in Home Energy Consumption 2. Retrofit Principles 3. The Retrofit Industry and the Role of Advisors 4. Understanding the Principles of Retrofit Advice
What next?
With experience and further qualifications there are career progression routes into other retrofit roles such as Retrofit Assessor, Retrofit Coordinator, Retrofit Designer and Retrofit Evaluator. There are also career progression routes with retrofit advice, such as to team leader or manager; of course you can also choose some of our other skills based courses.
Entry criteria
You must have experience of working in the retrofit industry or a recognised retrofit or construction qualification. Customer service experience is also desirable. An initial interview will be carried out upon interest.
Fee information
The fee for this course is £695

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Course fees

19+ Fee:

Tuition Fee: £1,300.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £1,300.00

Qualifications received
After successfully passing the assessments you will be rewarded the Level 3 Award in Domestic Retrofit Advice.
Learning & method assessment
The 1-hour exam will take place on the same day, shortly after the workshop. The workshop and exam will be available both online and at the Abingdon campus at different dates.
User skills
1. The Role of Retrofit in Home Energy Consumption - All you need to know about climate change, the importance and meaning of retrofit, fuel poverty and the role of a Retrofit Advisor. 2. Retrofit Principles - Learn the basics of construction and building services, energy efficiency and heat loss, retrofit measures and technologies and the major risks in retrofitting. 3. The Retrofit Industry and the Role of Advisors - Get to grips with the organisations involved in retrofit, the funding and grants available, the typical retrofit customer journey, PAS 2035 and the role of the Retrofit Advisor. 4. Understanding the Principles of Retrofit Advice - The skills and knowledge you need to do the job properly, including site visits, health and safety, common challenges in retrofit and energy efficiency and how to deliver good retrofit advice.