Earning Criteria

• The purpose of this qualification is to introduce Retrofit and the skills key to becoming a Retrofit Advisor which includes sustainability and climate change. Learners will also study the science and process of Retrofit installation, which includes communication and health and safety aspects pertinent to a Retrofit Advisor.
• This individual is able to:
• understand global warming and climate change factors that support the need for retrofit, understand how retrofit and sustainable construction methods benefit the natural environment and wider society, analyse the benefits to the individuals who use or own a building where a retrofit has taken place, understand the impact of heat loss pathways, condensation and ventilation in retrofit upgrades, understand energy efficiency measures that provide improvement options for buildings
• understand the retrofit process required by current specifications and additional requirements, understand the requirements for different stages and methods during an installation, understand the different materials and types of construction, understand the types of thermal insulation used and how these insulation methods differ according to the age and type, understand alternative sources of energy and fuel sources used in buildings, understand the process of installing renewable energy systems
• apply effective communication principles which are relevant to retrofit projects, understand how to effectively communicate with stakeholders involved in retrofit projects, demonstrate communication skills used in retrofit projects, using both written and verbal communication methods, demonstrate effective customer care in retrofit projects to encourage positive engagement
• understand the procedures for managing health and safety in retrofit projects, understand the methods for promoting a positive health and safety culture in retrofit projects, evaluate safe working practices and create a risk assessment
• This qualification is regulated by Ofqual