Retro Fit awareness course (3rd & 4th of June)

Course overview

Additional dates are available throughout the year - please apply for more information.

• Identifying building structures and construction methods
• The relevance of Retrofit is to carbon reduction and reducing bills over time
• The whole house approach
• Airtightness of buildings
• Thermal bridging and thermal bypass
• Types of insulation materials
• Selection of measures for retrofit
• Sustainability considerations

Funding:

Zero Carbon Harrogate are offering funded places to businesses in the Harrogate district and CITB members also receive a discounted rate - please contact the organisations directly for more information or contact the college for more information.

• Entry Requirements
  There are no candidate prerequisites however, a basic knowledge of retrofit and building terminology and techniques would be beneficial.
• Who is this course for?
  Construction workers, DIY enthusiasts, site managers at small firms, anyone considering having retrofitting carried out on their homes.
• Careers/Progression
  • Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA)
  • Retrofit Assessor (PAS2035) on successful completion of DEA
  • Retrofit Coordinator on successful completion of Retrofit Assessor (PAS2035)
• Assessment Types
  For the successful completion of training, candidates must complete an end of course knowledge test that measures the learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria. Participants will be issued a Certificate of Attendance at a Retrofit Awareness Event.