Enhanced Retrofit Fabric Improvement Training (ERFIT)

CWIC is offering the Enhanced Retrofit Fabric Improvement Training (ERFIT) Programme, designed to provide construction professionals with the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to deliver high-quality insulation and fabric improvements.

With the push towards net zero and energy-efficient buildings, this training ensures you understand how insulation, airtightness, and ventilation interact with other energy efficiency measures and renewable technologies.

Who is the course for?

Insulation Installers
Retrofit Co-ordinators & Assessors
Refurbishment Site & Project Managers
Project Managers
Related building professionals
SME contractors working on Retrofit & Low Carbon Projects.

What You’ll Learn

Introduction to Retrofitting & Building Refurbishment – Key principles and best practices.
Understanding Insulation Options – Selecting and applying insulation effectively.
Thermal Bridges & How to Avoid Them – Reducing heat loss and improving efficiency.
Airtightness & Ventilation – Ensuring air quality and energy performance.
Windows, Doors & Draught Proofing – Enhancing building fabric performance.
Renewable Energy & Fabric Performance – How different systems interact.
Building Physics Basics – Tools to assess and optimise energy performance.
Moisture Control & Its Impact – Preventing condensation and degradation.

The Tutors

For further information about the tutors please click on their picture.

May Courses

20, 21, 27 & 28 May online with Alun Watkins
29 May practical with Ian Brown

Course Format & Duration
4 Half Days Online – Theory & compliance.
1 Day Onsite – Hands-on training & practical application.

How to book

100% funding is available for companies that are CITB registered. To check whether you’re eligible for funding contact your local CITB advisor;

Jon Davies – Swansea & South Powys
Ross Baker – RCT & NPT
Sheila Holmes – Carmarthenshire & Pembrokeshire
John Evans – Bridgend, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly & Merthyr
Ross Baker – Cardiff, Torfaen, Monmouthshire & Newport

For an expression of interest please complete this form in the first instance. We have a maximum of 10 places available.

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If you have any questions about this course please contact julie.evans@uwtsd.ac.uk or call 01792 481273.