If you’re new to the world of domestic retrofit, it will give you a comprehensive and easy to follow
Introduction to whole-house retrofit. If you have some experience of energy efficiency projects
already, it will build your knowledge to give you the bigger picture of domestic retrofit.
You will gain an understanding of what domestic retrofit is, what it is supposed to achieve, what you need to know when working in the industry, and what to look out for when installing energy efficiency measures in homes.
The course is delivered face-to-face but supported with an in depth e-learning platform that includes seven modules with extensive, interactive teaching materials, and self-tests to
check your understanding along the way.
Modules
1. Introduction to Domestic Retrofit – busting all the jargon, introducing key concepts like Fabric First and Whole House
Retrofit.
2. Domestic Retrofit Information – getting to grips with the different types of information and documents used in retrofit
projects.
3. Health and Safety – understanding the current legislation relating to domestic retrofit, how to respond to and
report emergencies and workplace accidents and how to identify and report risks and
hazards.
4. Domestic Retrofit Materials – becoming familiar with the types of materials used in domestic retrofit projects and how
to ensure they are up to standard.
5. Protecting The Work Area – everything you need to know to minimise risks in the workplace and dispose of waste
properly.
6. Retrofit Contract Information – understand the basic principles of domestic retrofit, including pre-installation
requirements, installation details and installation problems.
7. Common Domestic Retrofit Installation Processes – an overview of installation methods, including internal and external solid walls, cavity
walls, roofs, suspended and solid floors and windows and doors.
