Level 3 Award in Domestic Retrofit Advice

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

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.

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.

Please send enquiries or expressions of interest to netzerohub@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

*This course is fully funded - free, for individuals living or working in West Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse and Cherwell District areas.

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.

After successfully passing the assessments you will be rewarded the Level 3 Award in Domestic Retrofit Advice.

This course is taught through four modules which are delivered through a blended approach of eLearning and tutor-lead sessions. Each module features extensive teaching materials, expert presentations, case studies and activities that are designed to give you an in-depth understanding of both theory and practice.

You will be assigned a mentor who will guide you and provide feedback on your assessments. Using a bespoke online portal, you are required to generate a portfolio of evidence as well as a case study and professional discussion for your End Point Assessment.

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.