ABBE
Level 2
QN: 610/4781/8
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ABBE Level 2 Award in Retrofit Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ABBE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 56 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
ABBE
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
56 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Heat Pumps
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the differences between fossil fuel boilers, heat pumps and electric heating
- Understand the main changes that a homeowner will experience when changing from a fossil fuel boiler to a heat pump
- Know which heat pump systems are typically used in domestic retrofit and their component parts
- Know about space and maintenance requirements for a monobloc heat pump system
2
Insulation & Airtightness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of insulation and their properties
- Be able to install insulation to maximise its thermal performance
- Know the components of basic retrofit wall, roof and floor build-ups
- Be able to use appropriate products to create a continuous air barrier
3
Principles and Practical Application of Sustainable Retrofit
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why sustainable retrofit is necessary in the national context
- Understand the key components of a ‘sustainable retrofit
- Understand the concept of a ‘whole-ho
- use retrofit’ and how it may benefit homeowners
4
Ventilation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand which ventilation systems are most suitable for domestic retrofit and their component parts
- Know about space and maintenance requirement for domestic retrofit ventilation systems
- Be able to apply basic construction techniques for ventilation systems
- Know what professionals are typically involved in installation of ventilation systems and when
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/4781/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ABBE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2024