Course Handbook: Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings

The UK’s heritage bodies Cadw, Historic England and Historic Environment Scotland have been collaborating to create this handbook to support learners undertaking retrofit qualifications. 

Traditionally constructed buildings from before 1919 were typically built using different methods to modern buildings; they therefore need different treatment. They are an important part of our heritage, helping us to understand our history and enrich our sense of place. At the heart of the qualification and the guidance and research that underpin its content is a key message: traditional buildings can be retrofitted and have a role to play in climate action.

This publication is aimed at learners undertaking the Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings or other retrofit qualifications. It is designed to be used as an additional resource to support training delivered by a registered provider. The qualification gives learners an understanding of how older and traditional buildings perform and the suitability of energy efficiency measures for their construction type.