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Course areas
ConstructionGreen Skills and Sustainability
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 2

Course introduction

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The City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Retrofit is an ideal introductory qualification for anyone beginning their journey into the retrofit, energy efficiency, or sustainability sectors.

This course provides a solid foundation in retrofit principles, processes, and standards, including an essential introduction to PAS 2035. It is suitable for a wide range of people, including:

  • Individuals new to construction, housing, or energy efficiency
  • Existing construction or trade professionals seeking to upskill
  • Staff working in housing associations, local authorities or social landlords
  • People supporting net zero, decarbonisation, or energy efficiency projects
  • Anyone considering a career change into the growing green skills sector

No prior experience is required.

You will gain an essential understanding of the retrofit industry, including:

  • Retrofit Awareness
  • Safe Working Practices in the Retrofit Industry
  • The Benefits of PAS 2035
  • The Impact of PAS 2035 Within Retrofit Projects

This knowledge supports employability in the low‑carbon workforce and provides a clear route into advanced retrofit qualifications.

Course information

30 hours over 5 weeks

City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Retrofit (7618-02)

You must have experience in construction industry.

This qualification offers a clear development pathway into construction careers or higher-level retrofit training.

Level 3

Builds on Level 2 knowledge to provide learners with the skills to guide customers, tenants and homeowners through the retrofit journey. Ideal for advisory, coordination or project support roles.

Level 4

A technical qualification designed for those ready to undertake property assessments, produce technical reports, and contribute to PAS 2035‑aligned retrofit plans.

Together, these qualifications create a structured progression route from introductory understanding at Level 2 to professional competence at Levels 3 and 4, supporting long‑term career development in the growing retrofit and low‑carbon sector.

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