Understanding Domestic Retrofit (PLA)

L2 Level 2
Part Time
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Online
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

About this course

This qualification is the ideal place to start your retrofit journey. It takes a few days to complete, and it will give you a good understanding of what domestic retrofit involves. The qualification is applicable to a wide range of people, including those already working in the sector, those considering joining it and those who are impacted by it.

Here are some of the key occupations who will find this qualification of benefit. 
Plastering, Joinery, Carpentry, Rendering, Heat Pump Installer and Solar Panel Installer, Retrofit Advisor, Retrofit Assessor, Retrofit Coordinator and Retrofit Designer, Tenant Liaison Officers, Asset Managers and Energy and Sustainability Officers.

You must have access to a PC/Laptop to undertake this training and capacity to download exam software.

This FREE course is only available to adults that are eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). Personal Learning Accounts, funded by the Welsh Government, are available to employed adults living in Wales that wish to develop skills to progress or change career. 
Find out if you're eligible today.

What you will study

If you are 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.

Learners 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 designed to improve the employability of learners. Employers are increasingly seeking staff who understand the fundamentals of retrofitting.

  1. Introduction to Domestic Retrofit
  2. Domestic Retrofit Information
  3. Health & Safety
  4. Domestic Retrofit Materials
  5. Protecting the Work Area
  6. Retrofit Contract Information
  7. Common Domestic Retrofit Installation Processes

Teaching and assessment

Online Self Study
The seven modules take around 21 hours to complete and you can either complete these over three days or study at a pace that suits you, your lifestyle and commitments.

Self Tests are built into the learning.

One day tutor led class with a remotely invigilated end of course Multiple Choice Exam. 

Eligibility

16+ and access to pc/laptop with internet

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

Contact us for dates

Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

11 hours per week

Location

Online
Maps & directions
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

Course code

CSUNDR2RET
L2

Qualification

Cskills Awards Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit