Product Spotlight: Qualifications in Retrofit, Brazing and Open Source Intelligence
Posted 30 July 2026
Welcome to Product Spotlight, our series showcasing the latest qualifications, products and services from across NOCN Group.
This week, we're focusing on a range of qualifications, spanning retrofit to open source intelligence. These qualifications provide work-based, practical experience that supports learners to progress in their chosen sector.
This week's spotlight
NOCN Level 2 Award in Brazing Techniques
NOCN Level 2 Award in Brazing Techniques is a work-based qualification that offers learners the opportunity to develop and demonstrate achievement in practical skills, knowledge, and understanding in brazing techniques used within the refrigeration and heat pump industry.
Assessed through practical demonstrations and knowledge tests, this qualification provides pathways to employment within a related field, as well as further study through Level 2 or 3 welding qualifications, or engineering and manufacturing apprenticeships.
NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management
NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management is designed for individuals already qualified in site/building project management to gain a qualification in the project coordination and risk management of domestic retrofit projects,
It also provides a route for those already working in a retrofit capacity but lacking specific qualifications.
The qualification will equip learners with the specific knowledge and skills to deliver domestic retrofit projects.
NOCN Level 3 Award in Open Source Intelligence
NOCN Level 3 Award in Open Source Intelligence is a vocational qualification designed for learners who wish to develop the knowledge and skills required to undertake open source intelligence activities across a variety of fields.
The qualification develops an understanding of the intelligence cycle, information collection techniques, analysis methods, and intelligence reporting practices used across a range of sectors. Assessed through a portfolio of evidence, the qualification supports progression into skilled roles and further study.
Whether you're a training provider expanding your green skills and engineering offer, an employer investing in workforce development, or a learner looking to progress your career, these qualifications and training programmes provide trusted, industry-recognised routes into specialist roles.
Explore the qualification pages above to learn more.