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Retrofit

Retrofit

Start a new career in retrofit with one of our courses that will teach you about the different options for upgrading homes and buildings to be energy efficient and/or use renewable energy.

Our retrofit courses are now taught in our newly opened Green Skills Innovation Centre at Lisson Grove.

Funded Courses

For the following courses, you may be eligible for full or partial government funding or a loan, depending on factors like your age, location, residency status, employment situation, or income.

Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit
Next Start Date: 07/05/2026
Other Dates Available: 1

If you’re interested in improving the energy efficiency of UK homes and exploring a career in retrofit, sustainability, property maintenance, or energy consultancy, this course is for you. If you live in London and the surrounding areas and can study on Thursdays and Fridays, this course is the ideal way to start your career in the green skills sector.

The course is delivered in person in Central London, on Thursdays and Fridays for 4 weeks. There is an online exam at the end of the course, which you can do from home.

Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit is being funded through DESNZ Warm Homes programme.

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Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit (Online)

If you’re interested in improving the energy efficiency of UK homes and exploring a career in retrofit, sustainability, property maintenance, or energy consultancy, this course is for you. If you live in England and can study on Mondays and Tuesdays, this course is the ideal way to start your career in the green skills sector.

The course is delivered online, on Monday and Tuesday for 5 weeks. There is an online exam at the end of the course, which you can do from home.

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Retrofit Advisor and Domestic Energy Assessor Bootcamp

This comprehensive 12 week bootcamp is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel as a Retrofit Advisor and Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA). The program focuses on the principles of retrofitting, energy efficiency, and building energy performance assessments in compliance with the latest industry standards and regulations.

This course is ideal for those who are looking to advance their skills and qualifications in energy efficiency, with a clear pathway to becoming a certified professional in the green industry.

Please note: This is an intensive 4 day a week course, Mondays to Thursdays 09.30-15.30

Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit is being funded through DESNZ Warm Homes programme and Level 3 Domestic Energy Assessor is funded through GGLA.

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Why study at WAES?
  • Highly qualified and professionally experienced tutors
  • Accessible Central London centres with bespoke facilities and great transport connections
  • A wide range of in-person, online, distance learning and community-based courses
  • Unique work experience opportunities through partnerships
  • Guest speakers offer introductions to career pathways in a variety of sectors
  • Excellent progression to employment, apprenticeships or further learning including university