- Location: Mountrath Enterprise Park, Portlaoise Road, Mountrath, Co. Laois
- Duration: 10 Days
Course details
AIM:
The course is a challenging and intensive course of instruction, and is aimed at qualified and motivated building professionals who have a passion to learn the art of Passive House design, the world’s leading standard in low energy, sustainable construction.
COURSE CONTENT:
1. Definition of a Passive House
2. Passive House criteria
3. Basic principles of planning a Passive House
3.1 Thermal insulation – basics
3.2 Airtight envelopes – basics
3.3 Transparent exterior components – basics
3.3.1 Window U-values according to EN 10077
3.3.2 Heat gain through windows according to PHPP
3.3.3 Impact on summer comfort
4. Ventilation in a Passive House – basics
4.1 Why is ventilation essential?
4.2 Natural ventilation
4.3 Exhaust systems
4.4 Balanced supply and exhaust air systems with heat recovery
5. Principles of heating systems for Passive Houses
6. Summer comfort – basics
7. Electrical energy
8. Principles of energy balancing (PHPP)
9. Basics of economic efficiency calculation
10. Invitations to tender and allocation
11. Construction site management and quality assurance
12. Information and support for occupants
13. Refurbishments using Passive House components
14. Calculation, quantities, units
15. Non-residential buildings
TRAINEE PROFILE: Diploma/ Degree in Built Environment Related Discipline.
Updated on 08 November, 2015About Midland Energy Training & Assessment Centre METAC
METAC Training is the largest energy training and assessment centre in Ireland and the UK and trains approximately 2,700 people annually. Their realistic training facilities equip people with practical skills for the modern workforce that are nationally recognised by FAS/SOLAS, FETAC/QQI, City & Guilds, UKAS, Bord Gais and OFTEC, amongst others. All cTheirses They run are independently certified and verified by external agencies.
In September 2010, They invested and installed a 16 metre 6KW wind turbine and accompanying Photovoltaic systems at Their centre which was supported and grant aided by Laois Partnership Ltd. making us the first and only training centre to do so. This facility now allows us to expand Their renewable energy training to incorporate wind training.
On completion of Their cTheirses all participants are equipped with practical skills that are nationally recognised by FAS/SOLAS, Bord Gais, City & Guilds and OFTEC.
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