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Understanding Sustainable Refurbishment Qualification

From September 2011, Parity Projects, in association with Awarding Body EAL, will be launching a brand new qualification for those wishing to work in the rapidly expanding field of sustainable refurbishment: 'Understanding Sustainable Refurbishment'.

Parity Projects will be acting as an Awarding Body partner and will be 'training trainers'. We now invite training centres to express interest in running the qualification at their premises. 
In July, Parity Projects trialled this new qualification with great results. Feel free to download our Trial Report to get the full picture on the content and what the students thought of it - download it here
Who should be interested in taking the qualification?
  • Main or managing contractors providing renovation or maintenance services for domestic properties (particularly to the public sector) looking to provide an integrated, Green Deal-ready service.
  • Building designers and managers aiming to increase their understanding of techniques, costs and benefits of energy efficiency measures to add value to their work.
  • Existing renovations specialists such as kitchen and bathroom installers and decorators looking to incorporate energy efficiency into their work as a means of to gaining advantage over competitors and increasing market share.
  • Specialist ‘energy’ trades such as loft  insulators and wall insulators that are working towards becoming accredited installers under the Green Deal
Course Content
This qualification is designed to require 5 days of teaching and fit alongside all other existing qualifications so that attendees are fully equipped for today's renovation market and beyond. This content is ready and available from Parity Projects and topics covered include:
  • Understanding the need for energy efficient buildings.
  • Detailed coverage of the Green Deal, including how the process will work, how to get involved and access Green Deal finance.
  • An overview of energy efficiency techniques and how they compare to each other in typical UK houses in terms of costs and performance.
  • Practical knowledge of techniques such as solid wall insulation, renewable technologies, airtightness improvements, natural lighting, heating systems etc.
  • An insight into the success of actual low carbon refurbishment projects, pilots and case studies.
  • How to manage and supervise a project to optimise the use of low carbon techniques and also maximise profit and bill reduction for the client.
  • The importance of quality when making energy savings.
  • The economic case for energy and water efficiency measures to existing houses and their “paybacks”
  • A detailed look at the Government policy and regulation related to building trades and professionals and how they must work within it.

If you would be interested in joining the course, or if your organisation would be interested in offering this course from September, please contact us on training@parityprojects.com or on 0208 874 6433. You can also express interest via our booking page