Somerset Council is excited to announce a special event to address the growing need for Retrofit Coordinators and installers in the Southwest.
Partnering with Retrofit Academy and Bridgwater and Taunton College, a range of Retrofit courses are being launched in September to offer training that could lead to rewarding and exciting careers in the rapidly expanding sustainable building sector.
The free event, on Thursday, 20 March at 5.00 pm at the college’s Taunton Campus Conference Centre on Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5AX is a great opportunity for prospective students to find out more. It is also a chance for construction industry professionals to find out about upskilling their retrofit skills. No need to book, just drop in between 5.00 pm and 7.00 pm.
Meet Somerset Council’s retrofit team, along with sustainable energy experts, local installers and coordinators, and representatives from Bridgwater and Taunton College.
Retrofitting involves upgrading existing structures to improve their energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability. This can involve adding insulation, installing energy-efficient windows and doors, upgrading heating and cooling systems, and incorporating renewable energy sources like solar panels. The goal is to reduce energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and create healthier living environments.
To meet the government’s Net Zero ambition of 2050, there is a need for more Retrofit Coordinators. The role of the Retrofit Coordinator is to ensure low carbon technology and energy efficient measures are installed and operating in compliance with PAS 2035, a specification introduced by the British Standards Institution (BSI), that details the necessary standards for all future domestic retrofit projects.
To meet this challenge, the Retrofit Academy has set itself a target to certify 50,000 coordinators by 2030. The Council has partnered with the Retrofit Academy and Bridgwater and Taunton College to provide a local offer.
Join us to see how you can benefit communities and the planet while advancing your career.
Councillor Graham Oakes, Somerset Council’s Lead Member for Public Health, Environment and Climate Change said:
We are thrilled to support the Retrofit Academy Event at Bridgwater and Taunton College. This initiative is a significant step towards building a more sustainable future for our community. By training new people for retrofit careers, we are not only preparing students for valuable job opportunities but also ensuring that our buildings are energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. I encourage everyone with an interest in construction, climate, and sustainability to go along to this event and find out more.
For further details about the event please email mailto:retrofit@somerset.gov.uk
