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.
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Entry Requirements
There are no candidate prerequisites however, a basic knowledge of retrofit and building terminology and techniques would be beneficial.
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Who is this course for?
Construction workers, DIY enthusiasts, site managers at small firms, anyone considering having retrofitting carried out on their homes.
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Careers/Progression
- Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA)
- Retrofit Assessor (PAS2035) on successful completion of DEA
- Retrofit Coordinator on successful completion of Retrofit Assessor
(PAS2035)
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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.
