Pathway to Retrofit Excellence Surrey County Council

Pathway to Retrofit Excellence Surrey County Council

Course Overview

Who Can Apply

• Aged 19+
• Resident in the relevant Combined Authority area
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Interested in starting or progressing in the sector

Programme Structure

Programme Content

The programme provides a strong foundation in retrofit and sustainable construction.

• Introduction to energy efficiency and retrofit
• Understanding the UK’s Net Zero targets
• PAS 2035 retrofit standards
• Health and safety within construction environments
• Retrofit materials and insulation systems
• Installation processes for energy efficiency measures
• Retrofit compliance and documentation
• Assessment and quality assurance processes

The programme also introduces learners to assessment and compliance roles within retrofit projects.

Qualifications Delivered

• Highfield Level 2 Award in Retrofit Principles (RQF)
• Highfield Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (RQF)

Skills and Knowledge Developed

• Knowledge of retrofit and energy efficiency principles
• Understanding of health and safety expectations
• Awareness of site procedures and employer expectations
• Employability skills for interviews and progression
• Confidence to progress into retrofit, construction and related roles

Learner Support and SEND

Learner safety, wellbeing and support are important throughout the programme. Learners receive information about safeguarding, Prevent, support routes and how to report concerns during onboarding and induction.

• Initial assessment and identification of support needs
• BKSB English and maths support where required
• Skills scan and starting point review
• Formal SEND Support Plans where required
• Reasonable adjustments, including extra exam time where approved
• Modified learning materials where required
• One-to-one support where appropriate
• Weekly review of support and progress through the ILP

Learner Expectations

• Attend all scheduled sessions
• Arrive on time
• Participate fully
• Complete all required learning activities and assessments
• Engage with employability support
• Apply for suitable roles
• Attend interviews where arranged
• Follow learner behaviour, safeguarding and conduct expectations

Progression Opportunities

• Retrofit Operative
• Retrofit Advisor
• Construction Labourer
• Insulation Installer
• Green Skills Operative
• Site Labourer
• Energy Efficiency Support Roles
• Other entry-level retrofit and construction roles

The programme is designed to support progression into retrofit, construction and related green skills roles.

Employment and Progression Support

Our Skills Bootcamps are designed to support learners into employment or career progression.

Employer Engagement and Progression Support

We work with employers to support learners through industry engagement, insight and progression opportunities.

Employers may engage with the programme through:

• Industry insight sessions and guest talks
• Information about vacancies and career pathways
• Employer engagement
• Interview preparation
• Recruitment and progression opportunities

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