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Passive House Construction Training Course for Trades Exam Preparation (150C): ONLINE – AUG 2026
This 1-day exam preparation course is specifically designed for those who have completed courses 150A and 150B (or equivalent).
August 18 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PDT
SESSIONS
1
HOURS
4
CPD CREDITS
up to 4
LOCATION
Online
The Passive House Trades exam is challenging, even for experienced building professionals. This exam preparation course is specifically designed for those who have completed courses 150A and 150B (or equivalent), and who wish to write the exam to become a Certified Passive House Trades Person. It gives participants the tools required to write a successful test.
Overviews of each topic that could potentially be tested in the exam will be presented and participants will be able to complete example test questions, and will learn to identify common mistakes and discuss exam time management.
Topics reviewed:
- Passive House criteria and principles
- Building ecology, comfort and economic efficiency
- Introduction to Passive House design tools (e.g. PHPP)
- Construction process and quality assurance
- Thermal insulation
- Thermal bridge-free construction
- Windows and airtightness
- Ventilation and heat supply
- Building envelope specialization
DATES
(All times listed are in Pacific Time)
- Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | 9am – 1pm
(Date is subject to change)
RECOMMENDED FOR
- Tradespeople, site supervisors and general contractors who will be involved in the construction of Passive House building.
- People with prior knowledge/experience in the construction industry or related fields.
- It may also be of interest to designers, architects, architectural technologists and developers. All theoretical components of this course are covered in 120A: Passive House Design & Construction.
Proven Professional Process
We have been providing training for over 10 years. Our step-by-step processes have been fine tuned by industry experts to maximize your success.
Real World Examples and Solutions
All of the Passive House principles being taught are based on real-world situations in our Canadian climate.
Support From Industry Experts
Learn from the best, in real time. All courses are provided live, so you can ask questions and get immediate feedback from your instructor.
- Completion of 150A and 150B or equivalent
- Calculator, notebook, pens and ruler
To be confirmed
- Digital copy of course slides
- Access to webinar recordings for review
Important: please read our refund policy, available in our Course and Exam FAQs page.
Please note: The exam needs to be purchased separately
To register for the full Pathway to Certification, please click here.
If you are interested in our pathway course bundles, but need some payment flexibility, we can help. You can now pay 50% of the course fee when you register and pay the balance within 30 days (Full balance must be paid prior to starting the course). Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Register Soon
If insufficient registrations are received by 14 days before this course is scheduled to start, it may be canceled. While we do our best to plan our course schedule well in advance, course dates, venues and instructors are subject to change.
Funding Opportunities
At Passive House Canada we are committed to supporting our community in a number of ways. As a potential course participant, you might qualify for government funding that could be applied to any of our courses and certification exams. Please click here to find out more about funding available in your province.
Professional Development
Total number of learning hours: 4
(based on attendance of live course)
- BC Housing (HPO): 4 CPD Informal
- AIBC: 3.75 Core Learning Units
- ALBNL: 3.75 Core Learning Units
- AANB: 3.75 Core Learning Units
- NSAA: 3.75 Core Learning Units
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