Why Choose This Course?

With rising energy costs and increasing pressure to decarbonise the built environment, understanding insulation and building treatments is more important than ever. This course provides a practical, no-nonsense introduction to the materials and methods used to improve building fabric. Whether you’re working in retrofit, housing, construction, or sustainability, it equips you with essential knowledge to support better decision-making, avoid common mistakes, and contribute to high-performing, energy-efficient buildings.

Content Overview

This course introduces key principles and practices in insulation and building fabric treatment, including:

• The role of insulation in energy efficiency and heat retention
• Types of insulation materials: natural, synthetic, internal, and external
• Understanding U-values and thermal bridging
• Introduction to building fabric treatments: damp prevention, breathable systems, and airtightness compatibility
• Common retrofit applications and sequencing considerations
• Health, safety, and building performance implications
• Practical examples of systems in use and lessons from the field

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is suitable for professionals and newcomers alike who are involved in or interested in retrofit, construction, housing, or energy efficiency. Whether you’re a housing officer, site operative, project coordinator, or sustainability advocate, this course offers a solid foundation without the need for prior technical knowledge.

Certification

Participants who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance from The Verdancy Group. This certificate can be used as evidence of CPD and provides a foundation for further learning in retrofit, energy efficiency, and sustainable building practices.