How to get a good quality, low-energy and low-cost building&nbsp;
This course will provide practical advice and tools to allow you to create a cost-effective, sustainable project -Passivhaus or not.It draws on years of experience and lessons learnt from our trainers who are industry experts in this field.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
You will discover the value a Passivhaus standard can bring to projects and develop an understanding of key design elements required and&nbsp;practical considerations.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Everyone involved in building design can benefit from this course; we need all buildings to be developed with sustainability in mind and&nbsp;taking this course is your first step towards&nbsp;meeting that challenge.&nbsp;You’ll learn how to improve the environmental performance of your projects irrespective of other design constraints (including budget and environmental brief). Designers and, clients as well as, project managers and, quantity surveyors etc. will all gain a good understanding of what makes a difference to a low energy build.&nbsp;&nbsp;
"Online training was great. Very informative and there were plenty of opportunities to ask questions."&nbsp; Bitesize Graduate&nbsp;
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Coaction Training CIC is a social enterprise, and we work hard to keep our fees as affordable as possible whilst giving all our learners the confidence to deliver real-world results.
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<li>Membership Price (<a href="https://passivhaustrust.org.uk/membership.php">PHT</a> / <a href="https://aecb.net">AECB</a> Members): £348.00 ex VAT</li>
<li>Standard Price: £398.00 ex VAT</li>
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This course is an PHT Introductory level course and all attendees gain an attendance / CPD certificate.
Deepen your learning and gain accreditation by moving on to our&nbsp;<a href="https://coaction.org.uk/courses/designer">CERTIFIED PASSIVHAUS DESIGNER </a>or <a href="https://coaction.org.uk/courses/tradesperson">CERTIFIED TRADESPERSON</a>&nbsp;course.
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Have you ever wondered:&nbsp;
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<li>Why is Passivhaus considered the gold standard for low energy building, why should you want one and how does it relate to other standards?</li>
<li>Does the architectural design really impact on the energy performance and comfort? Is the form heat loss factor always king, and does this mean lots of boring boxes?&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Is it possible to build a Passivhaus from anything? How much insulation do you really need? Isn’t construction quality just down to the site team? What about embodied energy?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Why are we providing ventilation in an airtight building, and does it really need to be a mechanical system? Do we need heating at all? What about cooling? And do the windows ever open?!&nbsp;</li>
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The Passivhaus standard is aimed at reducing energy in use, which forms the focus of this course, but we will also cover design strategies for reduced embodied energy and construction waste. Additionally, we will look at both domestic and non-domestic examples, and whilst the focus is new build, the approaches taught will be a useful basis for retrofit.&nbsp;&nbsp;
All trainers are active practitioners currently working in the Passivhaus sector, sharing their experience of best practice and tackling the real issues that projects may encounter.&nbsp;
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We have created an introductory course which includes everything our trainers have learnt over years of designing and building Passivhaus and low energy buildings. Using a range of real-life buildings of various types and sizes, we bring concepts to life through the learning experience.&nbsp;
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This course comprises of 4 modules over a 2-week period, each with a self-study block of approximately 2 hours to complete before taking part in a live, online 2-hour workshop where you’ll apply the knowledge to projects with one of our experienced trainers to, check learning and test the concepts in real-life situations.&nbsp;
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Module 1 - Introduction to Passivhaus and the Passivhaus Planning Package software 
Self study (1hr 20 mins)&nbsp;Delivered by Sarah Lewis &amp; Mark Siddall with a guest appearance from Sofie Pelsmaker&nbsp;&nbsp;
Live Workshop (1-2 hours)&nbsp;
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Module 2 –Climate Responsible Architecture&nbsp;&nbsp;
Self study (2hr 20 mins)&nbsp;Delivered by Nick Grant, Ann-Marie Fallon, Sarah Lewis &amp; Sally Godber&nbsp;
Workshop (1-2 hours)&nbsp;
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Module 3 – Climate Responsible Construction&nbsp;&nbsp;
Self study (1hr 40mins)&nbsp;Delivered by Will South, Rupert Daly, Sarah Price &amp; Bill Butcher&nbsp;
Workshop (1-2 hours)&nbsp;
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Module 4 –Climate Responsible Building Services&nbsp;&nbsp;
Self study (3hr) delivered by Alan Clarke, Caroline Martin &amp; Gwilym Still&nbsp;
Workshop (1-2 hours)&nbsp;
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Learners will need to work through the self-study sessions ahead of each workshop to get the most from the course.&nbsp;
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Something you would like to know more about? There are bonus self-study videos and additional reference materials available on specific aspects.&nbsp;

Get to grips with the key concepts of Passivhaus design. Suitable for anyone with an interest in low-energy or net zero carbon building. 

Bitesize

What does Passivhaus means practically when implemented on site? Our training covers all the essential aspects of low-energy construction,&nbsp;focusing on a fabric-first approach and covering airtightness, thermal bridging, construction detailing, Passivhaus standards and site implications for both new build and retrofit projects.
Take the additional revision and exam session&nbsp;to gain your qualification as a Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson, an internationally-recognised quality mark which demonstrates competency in the field of low-energy construction.&nbsp;
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Coaction Training CIC is a social enterprise, and we work hard to keep our fees as affordable as possible whilst giving all our learners the confidence to deliver real world results.
Certified Tradesperson - Training &amp; Exam
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<li>Membership Price (<a href="https://passivhaustrust.org.uk/membership.php">PASSIVHAUS TRUST</a>&nbsp;/&nbsp;<a href="https://aecb.net/">AECB</a>&nbsp;Members)&nbsp;- £625.00 ex. VAT</li>
<li>Standard Price (Non-members) - £675.00 ex. VAT</li>
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Tradesperson - Training only
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<li>Membership Price (<a href="https://passivhaustrust.org.uk/membership.php">PASSIVHAUS TRUST</a>&nbsp;/&nbsp;<a href="https://aecb.net/">AECB</a>&nbsp;Members) - £250.00 ex. VAT</li>
<li>Standard Price (Non-members) - £300.00 ex. VAT</li>
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Upon successful completion of the course:
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<li>Deliver Passivhaus schemes on site.</li>
<li>Deliver low energy buildings that perform as designed.</li>
<li>Earn the internationally recognised Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson seal (requires attendance at the revision and exam sessions).&nbsp;</li>
<li>Join our growing network of Coaction industry professionals.</li>
<li>Gain additional&nbsp; <a href="https://cms.passivehouse.com/en/training/certificates/">PASSIVHAUS INSTITUT 'SPECIALIST SEAL' QUALIFICATIONS</a><a href="https://cms.passivehouse.com/en/training/certificates/"> </a></li>
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Your learning journey
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<li>Teaching is through live webinars and starts at 9am. Sessions are 3 hours long, unless otherwise stated.</li>
<li>Each session, you will meet two of our experienced Passivhaus trainers. All our trainers are currently working in the Passivhaus sector, bringing their experience of tackling real issues Passivhaus projects may encounter.</li>
<li>Our Operations team will be available every working day for technical and administrative support.</li>
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The course is structured into a series of 3 modules to direct your learning through the essential aspects of Passivhaus:
Session 1&nbsp;– Introduction to Passivhaus, Passivhaus Principles, QA Process, Airtightness Theory, Airtightness in Practice
Session 2&nbsp;– Airtightness Continued, Insulation Theory
Session 3&nbsp;– Thermal Bridging Theory, Windows Theory, Building Services Theory, Process &amp; Site QA
Optional Revision (if taking exam)&nbsp;- Session to recap on the teaching so far and prepare for the exam, with plenty of practice questions and support.
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Our online Passivhaus Tradesperson training course is principally for those working at a supervisory level in UK construction, including contractors, Design &amp; Pre-construction Teams, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Clerks of Works, Senior Management Teams, Site Supervisors and clients involved or interested in low-energy building at any level.&nbsp;
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Delivered online over three live morning webinars, we teach the core concepts of Passivhaus construction and give you the skills you need to deliver the standard on site
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Topics covered include:&nbsp;
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<li>Understand what the Passivhaus standard entails.</li>
<li>Explore the critical aspects for achieving Passivhaus, including insulation, high-performance glazing, airtightness, thermal bridging and ventilation.</li>
<li>How to ensure quality is delivered on site.</li>
<li>Revision and preparation for the Certified Passivhaus Designer/Consultant exam.</li>
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Discover a proven fabric-first approach to low-energy building. Formerly known as Passivhaus Contractor, this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to take the internationally recognised Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson exam.

Tradesperson

Join our growing community of Certified Passivhaus Designers driving positive and vital change within the construction industry.
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Endorsed by <a href="https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/">THE PASSIVHAUS TRUST</a>, this internationally recognised course offers an incredible learning experience, delivered by the UK's leading Passivhaus experts via a powerful mix of live sessions and tutorials, self-study and supporting materials, and including inspirational Passivhaus case studies and full support with the Certified Passivhaus Designer/Consultant examination. Our trainers all work in the Passivhaus sector, bringing their wealth of experience in sharing best practice and how to tackle real issues that Passivhaus projects may encounter.
If you are a construction professional working in the UK and involved in the design of all types of Passivhaus buildings, or you want to improve the environmental performance of your projects, this course is for you. We teach the core concepts underpinning the Passivhaus standard, considerations and methodologies for design and the use of the Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP) for achieving low energy performance.&nbsp;
You will need some knowledge of UK construction systems, as well as a general understanding of maths, use of Microsoft Excel and an ability to read building plans.

Our Passivhaus Designer course material is grounded in first-hand industry experience and prepares learners to deliver energy modelling and consult on Passivhaus projects.
We teach the core concepts behind the Passivhaus standard, considerations and methodologies for its implementation and the use of the Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP) for achieving low energy performance. This course will teach you how to bring this learning to your projects as well as prepare you for the Certified Passivhaus Designer/Consultant exam.
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Your learning journey
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<li>New for 2024: Our <a href="https://coaction.org.uk/courses/bitesize">BITESIZE PASSIVHAUS COURSE </a>is included for FREE as essential pre-course study to take you through the basics before we dive in to the Designer syllabus itself.</li>
<li>Teaching is delivered through live webinars with supplementary self-learning and homework components throughout.</li>
<li>The course runs for 3 days per week over 5 weeks, starting at 9:30am. There will be up to 4hr of live teaching each day plus an expectation for additional homework or self-study during the week.</li>
<li>Each session is run by two of our experienced Passivhaus trainers.</li>
<li>To check your understanding during the course, there are several homework exercises you will need to complete.&nbsp; Trainers will respond to your homework and answer your questions via a dedicated forum.</li>
<li>We encourage networking with your fellow delegates and provide the platforms to help you achieve it with ease both during and after the course.</li>
<li>Our operations team are available every working day for admin and technical support.</li>
<li>To continue your learning after completion of this training you will also get FREE access to&nbsp;Coaction’s Introduction to <a href="https://coaction.org.uk/courses/therm">THERM ONLINE COURSE.</a></li>
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Learning is structured into a series of modules to direct your learning through the essential aspects of Passivhaus.
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Pre-course learning
We enrol you for FREE on our <a href="https://coaction.org.uk/courses/bitesize">BITESIZE PASSIVHAUS COURSE</a>&nbsp;to cover the basics first. You will have access to self-study modules you can complete in your own time plus you will be invited to additional live workshops to check and deepen learning. You will need to complete this course before starting the Designer course.
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Module 1: Fabric
A short Introduction to Science kicks off the module, working through the essential equations you will encounter on this course. The Fabric module explores concepts of building physics including heat transfer, the energy balance of buildings and what is necessary to ensure thermal comfort and avoid summer overheating, plus an exploration of how each of the required values can be calculated and what this means in practice for building design. At each stage, practical construction examples and guidance provide context to the science. We'll discuss how Passivhaus construction differs to standard practice, with a focus on achieving airtightness and thermal bridge free construction, and understand how successful design follows through to what happens on site.
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Module 2: Building Services for Passivhaus
We'll explore different elements of building services used in Passivhaus, essential learning regardless of whether you are a services engineer or not. If you're not a building services engineer we want you to be able to interrogate services design at a high level and understand how services requirements can influence the building design. If you are involved in services design you'll learn what's different to business as usual. This module covers the concepts, calculations and commissioning for ventilation design, heating systems and hot water distribution and a review of Primary Energy Renewable.
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Module 3: PHPP - Introduction to Passivhaus Planning Package software
Bringing together learning from the previous modules, we will guide you through completing a whole PHPP spreadsheet, allowing you to develop your understanding of the inputs, parameters and implications for building design.
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Module 4: Economics
A short self-study module teaching you essential economics in preparation for the Passivhaus exam.
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Revision &amp; Small-group Tutorials&nbsp;
Sessions to recap on the teaching so far and prepare for the exam, with plenty of practice questions and support.
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Upon successful completion of the course:
<ul>
<li>Earn Internationally recognised Passivhaus Designer / Passivhaus Consultant seals</li>
<li>Deliver Passivhaus schemes as a Passivhaus Designer / Passivhaus Consultant.</li>
<li>Join our growing network of Coaction industry professionals.</li>
<li>Deliver low energy buildings that perform as designed.</li>
<li>Gain additional <a href="https://cms.passivehouse.com/en/training/certificates/">PASSIVHAUS INSTITUT 'SPECIALIST SEAL' QUALIFICATIONS</a></li>
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Coaction Training CIC is a social enterprise, and we work hard to keep our fees as affordable as possible whilst giving all our learners the confidence to deliver real world results.
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<li>Early Bird Price: £2,100 ex. VAT&nbsp;*</li>
<li>Membership Price:&nbsp;£2,500 ex. VAT&nbsp;**</li>
<li>Standard Price: £2,800 ex. VAT</li>
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Notes:
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<li>*To qualify for the Early Bird price, you must be a member of the PHT or AECB and book and pay more than 6 weeks before the start of the course.</li>
<li>**Membership Price is available to members of the <a href="https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/membership.php">PASSIVHAUS TRUST</a>&nbsp; or&nbsp;<a href="https://aecb.net/">AECB</a>. Visit their websites for further information on&nbsp;membership benefits and prices.</li>
<li>Get 10% off! Book 3 x places or more on the same course and we will discount your fees automatically.</li>
<li>Additional Course Costs-&nbsp;You will need a copy of the PHPP software for the PHPP module and exam. The PHPP 10 software costs from £140.00 ex. VAT and can be purchased directly from the<a href="https://aecb.net/phpp-designph/">&nbsp;AECB WEBSITE</a>. (Multi-buyer offers are available.)</li>
<li>As a Community Interest Company any profits we make are reinvested to further support the upskilling of built environment professionals in the UK, through continued improvement of our courses and development of community and support activities.</li>
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With teaching firmly based on UK building typologies from small-scale to large complex buildings, and including both residential and non-residential, you'll develop an understanding of:
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<li>What the Passivhaus standard entails.</li>
<li>How building physics impacts on building performance.</li>
<li>How core design choices impact on performance and achieving the standard, exploring form factor, airtightness, thermal bridging.</li>
<li>What the impact of different construction choices is, including insulation and glazing, and how to detail common construction elements.</li>
<li>Implications of summer overheating.</li>
<li>How critical good ventilation is and how to achieve it in Passivhaus.</li>
<li>How to deliver heating and hot water distribution.</li>
<li>Learn how to complete PHPP worksheets, understanding what to input and exploring the implications of changing the parameters.</li>
<li>What is a Passivhaus Designer/Consultant's responsibility on a project and how do you best work as a team to deliver successful Passivhaus builds.</li>
<li>Essential exam techniques and revision for the Certified Passivhaus Designer/Consultant exam.</li>
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Delivered by our industry leading experts, this course will build your understanding of the 'Passive House' design standard and teach you how to apply it to your own projects. For all UK building design professionals who want to gain Certified Passivhaus Designer/Consultant status.
All learners booking the Designer course now for 2024 will also get FREE access to our Bitesize Passivhaus Course, essential introductory learning.

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