Skills: Retrofit Advisor programme

Generation Scotland is launching a full-time 10-week Retrofit Advisor programme across Glasgow/Edinburgh in May to support people facing barriers to employment with the technical, behavioural and mindsets needed to thrive in entry-level Retrofit Advisor roles. 

Would you like to work with Generation on this programme? Could you employ graduates from the programme in August?

If so, please contact brian.lennox@generation.org for more information.

Key Technical Skills Taught

• Retrofit Basics and Home Energy use- including climate change, energy consumption at
  home and fuel poverty. Construction and building services basics.
• Retrofit Industry – Organisations and sectors involved, financial support and grant
  schemes. Quality standards and regulations.
• Supporting customers – Through clear communication and being able to identify,
  troubleshoot and resolve issues, managing challenging customers.
• Professional and administrative good practice – As a Retrofit Advisor, including note taking,
  working with data, multi-tasking and effective workplace communication.