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Free Domestic Retrofit Training Course

Start your path to a lucrative role as a Retrofit Assessor, or kick-start a career in construction, housing or planning with the  retrofitting skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.

At the end of January 2025, we’re offering a free 10-day course that will earn you a Level 2 qualification in Understanding Domestic Retrofit (awarded by ETCAL), plus the opportunity to secure full-time employment in the Liverpool region with fantastic local companies like Wates and Construction Partners.

This ETCAL Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit qualification is made up of 3 units that will provide you with the knowledge of why retrofit is so important to environmental sustainability, what it is including the principles, standards, regulations, roles and materials.

The units you will study over the 10-day course are titled:

  • Domestic Retrofit Drivers, Processes, and Roles
  • Domestic Retrofit Principles, Materials, and Tools
  • Domestic Retrofit Performance, Standards, and Regulations

When you complete the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and resources to begin a career within industries such as construction, housing and planning. Or, you can move on to further education to achieve higher certifications and advance your understanding of retrofitting. (Get in touch with our team to find out more about your learning and career prospects from taking this Level 2 course!)

Upon successful completion of the training, we will help you prepare for a guaranteed job interview with one of our trusted employee connections in the industry who are looking to take on people with this domestic retrofit qualification.

Are you eligible?

  • Aged 19+
  • Must be a resident of the Liverpool City Region
  • If unemployed must be in receipt of state benefits (UC/JSA/ESA/Income Support)
  • If employed must be earning less than £33,958.60
  • Must have a full valid UK driving license
Some of the brilliant employers we work with

Community Shop

More than just training...

We are proud to work alongside the Community Shop to deliver some courses in partnership with them. But our partnership also means that every person who studies a course with us, also gets membership to the Community Shop, giving you access to:.

Up to 70% off the RRP of groceries by shopping in a Community Shop

Fresh fruit and veg from 20p

Access to essential Community Hub training and development opportunities

Tasty and affordable meals, as well as family cooking courses via their Community Kitchen

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