BC HYBRID: Pathway to Passive House Trades Certification (150P) – Jun 2023
Don’t miss out on our Early Bird pricing special! Details below.
This course teaches practical Passive House building techniques and theory about this high-performance building standard.
Day 1: Tuesday June 27, 2023 (in-person)
Day 2: Wednesday June 28, 2023 (in-person)
Day 3: Thursday June 29, 2023 (in-person)
Day 4: Wednesday July 5, 2023 (online)
Time for in-person sessions: 9am to 4pm PT
Location: SIGA Vancouver – 85 Glacier St Unit 5, Coquitlam, BC V3K 5Z1
*Directions can be found here
*If you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms please refrain from joining us in person and contact [email protected] to go over your course deferment options.
This course includes online lectures and hands-on workshop experience, incorporating actual building of Passive House elements relevant to the Canadian construction industry.
The following topics will be covered:
- 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
Passive House Construction Training Course for Trades – Theoretical (150A)
It is essential that those working on Passive House buildings can properly install components, accurately implement design details, and also assess the impact that changes from planned work will have on the performance of the building. Mistakes during construction can be costly, especially in high performance buildings where certification is being pursued. This in-person three-day course teaches the theory of Passive House building techniques and prepares participants for the Certified Passive House Tradesperson exam. It incorporates actual building of Passive House details relevant to the Canadian construction industry.
Day 1: Tuesday June 27, 2023 (in-person)
Day 2: Wednesday June 28, 2023 (in-person)
Day 3: Thursday June 29, 2023 (in-person)
Passive House Construction Training Course for Trades – Practical (150B)
It is essential that those working on Passive House buildings can properly install components, accurately implement design details, and also assess the impact that changes from planned work will have on the performance of the building. Mistakes during construction can be costly, especially in high performance buildings where certification is being pursued.
Topics covered:
- Airtightness test: How to set up a building to do an Airtightness test. We will look for leakage and how to prevent them.
- Windows installation.
- Ventilation system.
Day 1: Tuesday June 27, 2023 (in-person)
Day 2: Wednesday June 28, 2023 (in-person)
Day 3: Thursday June 29, 2023 (in-person)
Exam Preparation (150C) ONLINE
The Passive House Trades exam is challenging, even for experienced building professionals. This one day 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.
Wednesday July 5, 2023 from 9am to 1pm PT (online)
Course Instructors
The instructor for this course is Marcel Studer.
Recommended for
- Tradespeople, site supervisors and general contractors who will be involved in the construction of Passive House building.
- 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.
Participants should have prior knowledge/experience in the construction industry or related fields.
Learning resources provided
- Digital copy of course slides
- Access to webinar recordings for 150C exam preparation (up to 3 months)
Course Fee
Early Bird discount: 15% savings if booked by May 29th, 2023
Member bundle (150A/B/C) = $1452.65
Non-member bundle (150A/B/C) = $1963.50
Regular Price
Member bundle (150A/B/C) = $1709
Non-member bundle (150A/B/C) = $2310
Exam = $450
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Register soon
If insufficient registrations are received by 14 days before this course is scheduled to start, it may be cancelled. While we do our best to plan our course schedule well in advance, course dates, venues and instructors are subject to change.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Important: please read our refund policy, available in our Course and Exam FAQs page.
If you are interested in taking one of our courses, but need some payment flexibility, we can help. You can now pay 50% of the course fee when you register and the balance within 30 days. Email us to inquire at [email protected]
Professional development
Total number of learning hours: 18
- AIBC: 18 Core Learning Units
- BC Housing (HPO): 18 CPD Informal
