Course details

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:

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

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

Building Services Specialist – Training

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

Air-tightness Specialist – practical training

Air-tightness & Building Regulations

Blower Door Demonstration

Practical Air-tightness installation with Ampack Air-tightness membranes

Practical Air-tightness to windows and membrane penetrations with Ampack window tapes.

Wind-tightness membranes & Tapes

TRAINEE PROFILE: Experienced qualified tradepersons working in the construction industry.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About 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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