5 Day Certified Passive House Tradesperson Training

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Summer Course – June 24th to 28th, International Exam – June 29th

Autumn Course - November 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, International Exam – November 29th

AIM:

From the outside, Passive House buildings are no different from conventional buildings, because the term “Passive House” refers to a standard and not a certain construction method. Good planning and careful implementation of details are decisive factors in the construction of Passive House buildings, the world’s leading standard in low‐energy, sustainable construction. The aim of this training for the ”Certified Passive House Tradesperson” certificate is to convey an overall impression of the interdisciplinary Passive House concept to tradesmen involved in the construction industry.

CONTENT:
1.0 Passive House – Interdisciplinary principles
 Passive House Definition
 Passive House Criteria
 The 5 pillars of the Passive House principles
 Ecology and comfort
 PHPP and other planning principles
 Economic efficiency
 Construction process and quality assurance
 User information and user support

2.0 Building Envelope Specialist – training
 Thermal insulation in the Passive House
 Thermal bridge free construction
 Passive House Windows
 Summer comfort
 Refurbishment of existing buildings using Passive House components

3.0 Building Services Specialist – training
· Passive House ventilation
Why is ventilation essential?
Controlled home ventilation with heat recovery
Individual components of ventilation systems
Heating via fresh air in Passive Houses
· Heating in the Passive House
Heat generation and heat distribution in the Passive House
Implementation-relevant details
Refurbishment of existing buildings

4.0 Airtightness Specialist – practical training
 Air-tightness & Building Regulations
 Blower Door Demonstration
 Practical Air-tightness installation with Airtightness membranes
 Practical Air-tightness to windows and membrane penetrations with window tapes.Trainee Profile: Experienced qualified tradepersons working in the construction industry.

Duration: 5 days

Certification:

“Certified Passive House Tradesperson”Building Envelope Specialist Certificate and/or Building Services Specialist Certificate The Passivhaus Tradesperson qualification is an internationally accredited by the Passivhaus Institut in Germany. On successful completion of the exam participants are listed on the Passivhaus Tradesperson database.

There are 3 parts to the exam, all participants must sit part 1, part 2 is envelope specialist and part 3 is services specialist – participants can sit either of these disciplines or both. If you pass both you will receive two certificates. Each part is 45 mins long.

The fee for the exam for international accreditation is 195euros which covers exam marking & 5 year certification from the Passivhaus Institut.

Passive House Training Centre, Unit 3, Campus Innovation Centre, Institute of Technology Carlow

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The IT Carlow campus is just 10 minutes walk from Carlow Town, one of Ireland’s largest inland towns situated on the banks of the River Barrow. Carlow is well serviced by road and rail links to major Irish cities and towns, and is approximately 80km from Dublin Airport.

By Road:
Carlow is on the main Dublin to Waterford N9 route, approximately one and a half hours drive from Dublin and an hour from Waterford. The Institute is located on the Kilkenny Road, a few minutes drive from Carlow town. The campus has ample car-parking facilities close to the reception area.

By Rail:
There are direct links between Carlow and Dublin, Waterford. The single journey between Carlow and Dublin takes approx. 1 hour. Carlow railway station is approx. 35 minutes (on foot) from the Institute.
See the Irish Rail site for details »

By coach & bus:
Bus services to and from Dublin, Waterford, Kilkenny (other towns) operate daily from Carlow.
See Bus Eireann site for details »
See Private Bus JJ Kavanagh site for details »

By Air:
Overseas students and visitors can reach Carlow via Dublin or Cork Airports. Dublin Airport is more convenient.

Local Taxi Numbers:
Carlow Cabs: + 353 59 9140000
Ace: +353 59 9133366
Fast Cabs: + 353 9143088 \ +353 86 8038553

Places to Stay:
If you are looking for Bed & Breakfast, Guesthouse or Hotel accommodation
close to IT Carlow, click here »

The total cost of the 5 day course is 650 euros.

The cost for the international examination and 5 years certification from the Passivhaus Institut is 195euros.

Become a Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson with Target Zero

40_airpressuretest1 Our courses are designed to prepare you for both the exam for International certification as Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson and also give you the skills and confidence to work on real projects.

Why use Target Zero for Passivhaus Tradesperson Training?

The courses are delivered by knowledgeable and experienced Passivhaus professionals working in the industry.
Courses are delivered using a mix of lectures, group and individual activities, with practical exercises and demonstrations.
With numbers limited to a maximum of 10 participants on courses, this ensures a very personal training experience which has resulted in a very high pass rate for the exam. To date we have a 100% pass rate.
Participants of the courses get to see a vast range of new and innovative products and components.
Our 1^st tradesperson course was delivered in November 2012, participants included the 1^st 2 people in the UK to received their certification.
On completion of our course and successfully passing the international, you also get a free listing on our sister website www.passivehousetradesman.com.
We offer continuous support on completion of all our courses.

Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at qualified and motivated building tradesperson who have a passion to learn the art of Passive House construction.

What do I get from the course?
The Passivhaus Tradesperson qualification is an internationally accredited by the Passivhaus Institut in Germany. On successful completion of the exam participants are listed on the Passivhaus Tradesperson database.

There are 3 parts to the exam, all participants must sit part 1, part 2 is envelope specialist and part 3 is services specialist – participants can sit either of these disciplines or both. If you pass both you get 2 certificates. Each part is 45 mins long.

All participants will also receive Certification for Airtightness Training Module.

What does the course comprise?
The total course comprises of 5 teaching days including an airtightness workshop. Participants are then encouraged to take the exam for international accreditation. View the list of learning targets.

How much is the course?

The total cost of the 5 day course is 650euros, plus 195euros for the international examination for certification.

For further information contact Darren O’Gorman on 00353876110344, email darren@targetzero.ie.

Certified Passive House Tradesperson

The high level of energy efficiency is achieved mainly by means of passive components (e.g. thermal protection windows, insulation, heat recovery). The small remaining heating requirement can be met by means of the already existent ventilation system, for example. Each Passive House is an active contribution to climate protection.

From the outside, Passive Houses are no different from conventional houses, because the term “Passive House” refers to a standard and not a certain construction method. Good planning and careful implementation of details are decisive factors in the construction of Passive Houses.

Certified Passive House tradespersons substantiate their sound basic knowledge of the construction of Passive Houses by passing an examination. After five years, they must provide evidence that they have maintained and advanced their existing knowledge by documenting their participation in a model Passive House project. Because knowledge is always personal in nature, only single individuals can be certified.

Source: http://passivehouse-trades.org/index.php?lang=en

Training for Certification as a Passive House Tradesman

This hands-on training is essential for the construction of energy efficient buildings.

During the construction of passive houses or at a refurbishment with passive house components, it is important that the designers integrate early with construction trades and other Contractors.

courses are oriented towards specific skilled trades (thermal insulation/window installation and heat supply/ventilation).
After successful completion of the examination the participant will be awarded the ”Certified Passive House Tradesman” certificate and will be included in the list of “Certified Passive House Tradesman”.

The certificate must be extended every five years by providing evidence of participation in a certified Passive House project. Proof shall be provided through documentation of the model project.