Retrofit (Airtightness and Active Moisture Management) - Level 2 Award

Essentials

Duration: 2 Days Full-time
Number of weeks: 1
Start date: 20th March 2026
End date: 27th March 2026
Day: Fri

Course fee: FREE

What You Will Learn:
The Retrofit Awareness course requires 2 days attendance in college and covers the following key areas through a mix of classroom learning and hands-on practical activities:

• Safe Working Practices
• Key health and safety legislation and its relevance to retrofit
• Risk assessments and control measures
• Consequences of poor safety compliance

Benefits of PAS 2035

• Why PAS 2035 matters for energy efficiency and occupant wellbeing
• Types of retrofit upgrades: insulation, windows, heat pumps, solar panels
• Different retrofit strategies (maintenance, renovation, refurbishment)

Impact of PAS 2035

• Roles and responsibilities within retrofit projects (e.g., coordinator, assessor, designer)
• Recognising and addressing common property defects
• Quality assurance and compliance

Practical Sessions in the NRC Construction Workshop

• Demonstrations and hands-on tasks exploring airtightness techniques
• Understanding and managing moisture and ventilation in retrofit settings
• Using real tools and materials to apply safe and efficient retrofit methods

This course is ideal for:

• Construction workers and apprentices
• Retrofit contractors and project managers
• Housing association or council staff
• Employers seeking to upskill staff for public sector tenders

Course Content

This qualification is delivered through a combination of interactive theory sessions and hands-on practical workshops, providing learners with both an awareness knowledge and the skills required to work confidently in the growing retrofit sector.

As Northern Ireland progresses toward its legally binding Net Zero targets, this qualification supports the construction workforce in understanding and applying the principles of whole-house retrofit in line with industry standards such as PAS 2035.

Learners will take part in practical sessions within NRC’s construction workshop, focusing on key skills such as airtightness installation and moisture management, essential for delivering high-quality, energy-efficient retrofit projects.

The course also helps employers meet social value criteria in public sector tenders by ensuring their workforce is trained in current best practice.
 

Special Features

Attendance is required on campus on Friday 20th & 27th March 2026 

Assessment Methods

Learners complete a written assessment consisting of short answer questions. This is a closed-book, invigilated assessment, and is marked internally. A City & Guilds certificate is awarded upon successful completion.

Course Update

This course is fully funded by the Department for the Economy, under the Skill Up Programme. This course is a part of a suite of free online accredited courses that the College is offering to upskill, retrain and gain a qualification with no costs associated.

• No formal qualifications required.
• You must be 18 years of age or above and working in or aspiring to join the construction sector
• Have a right to work and undertake training in the UK at the point of application and for the duration of the course and must not be disqualified from doing either by reason of their immigration status. Proof of this will be required to progress application. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK Individuals will be available to register in person at the provider campus as required. Individual courses may have enhanced eligibility, details of which will be provided by The Provider.