ABOUT UNDERSTANDING DOMESTIC RETROFIT
GQA Certification
Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit
The Level 2 Understanding Retrofit course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of retrofitting processes and techniques for existing buildings. It aims to educate individuals about the principles, methods, and considerations involved in retrofitting buildings to improve their energy efficiency, sustainability, and overall performance.
This course is best suited for professionals working in the fields of architecture, engineering, construction, or related industries who are involved in retrofitting projects. It is also beneficial for building owners, facility managers, and anyone interested in gaining knowledge about retrofitting strategies.
By taking this course, participants will learn about the various aspects of retrofitting, including energy audits, building performance assessments, retrofit design principles, renewable energy integration, and project implementation. They will understand how to evaluate the existing conditions of a building, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop effective retrofit strategies.
About Understanding Domestic Retrofit
Delivery
Classroom-based: This traditional approach involves attending in-person classes at our training centre. In a classroom setting, instructors deliver lectures, conduct discussions, and provide hands-on exercises or case studies related to domestic retrofit assessment. This format allows for direct interaction with the instructor and fellow learners.
Online-based: With our use of the latest technology, we offer online delivery options. This allows candidates to access course materials, lectures, and assignments remotely, using our learning management system (LMS) or online platform. This course includes pre-recorded video lectures, interactive modules, quizzes, and discussion forums. Participants can learn at their own pace and engage in virtual discussions with instructors and peers.
Blended/hybrid: Some courses combine both classroom-based and online elements to offer a blended learning experience. This approach combines in-person sessions for interactive discussions, practical exercises, or assessments, along with online modules for self-paced learning and supplementary resources. It provides the benefits of face-to-face interaction while incorporating the flexibility and accessibility of online components.
course outline
The GQA Level 2 qualification in is primarily designed for learners who are aged 16 or older and who already have a background and experience in the construction industry or learners who are looking to move into this every growing sector within the construction industry.
The GQA Level 2 qualification provides learners with an overview of information used, the health and safety considerations, the resources used, the risks of damage, contractual requirements and the processes involved as part of retrofit activities.
Course Delivery
The course has been designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format with extensive teaching and learning material to support the delivery of the course.
The Scope of Training will include the following subject matter, but also knowledge from other areas, which will benefit their learners, from our tutor’s own professional experience with the retrofit market.
MODULES
- Introduction to domestic retrofit
- Having an overview of the assessment process for domestic retrofit
- Interpreting domestic retrofit information specific to the work activities and resources
- Identify the materials required for work activities in domestic retrofit
- Understanding how to carry out basic domestic retrofit installations
- Key health and safety legislation relevant to and used in a domestic retrofit sector
- Typical examples of common building defects found with retrofit
- Typical installation details and examples of good/bad practice related to energy efficiency measures
- The potential impact that retrofit measures can have on the building fabric
costs
Our costs for the Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit:
Online Based - £550
Blended/Hybrid- £600
Classroom Based - £750
We offer flexible payment options on all costs