Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson
- Part time - 4 x 3 Hour Sessions
- £250 - £675
- Taught Live Online
Discover a proven fabric-first approach to low-energy building with our Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson course, designed for contractors at a supervisory or management level. You'll develop skills to deliver successful Passivhaus builds on-site, whether large or small, and the knowledge to achieve the internationally recognized Passivhaus Tradesperson certificate, backed by UK-specific expertise.
About this course
Understand what is different in Passivhaus to business as usual. Our experienced industry-based trainers will guide you through the core concepts of Passivhaus construction using a range of real world case studies, covering topics including the importance of sequencing, tolerances, material selection and airtightness. You also get the opportunity to check your knowledge by completing an additional revision session and online exam to gain the Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson accreditation.
This online course is aimed at construction professionals at a supervisory or management level, including contractors, Design Managers, Pre-construction Teams, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Clerks of Works, Senior Management Teams, Site Supervisors, and clients involved or interested in low-energy building.
What's included:
- Live, online teaching sessions with our experienced trainers.
- Electronic copy training manuals (supplied as pdf) to support you in applying your new-found knowledge to your work.
- FREE tape sample pack, to support your practical understanding.
- Discounts for follow-on training with Coaction, including PASSIVHAUS IN PRACTICE and RETROFIT DELIVERY courses.
- CPD certificate worth 9 hours.
- If you are taking the optional revision and exam session, we provide full support with registration and enrolment in the Passivhaus Institute’s Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson exam.
With clients across the industry, our training is endorsed by the PASSIVHAUS TRUST and supported by CITB funding, equipping you and your team with the skills needed to excel in low-energy building.
Train your entire team with ease, thanks to our frequent course availability, group discounts, and simple online booking process. See course structure, fees, and dates below.
SPACES AVAILABLE
Passivhaus Tradesperson - February 2025
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£250 - £675 ex. VAT
Online
Course Structure
Delivered live online, this course builds your understanding of how to successfully achieve a Passivhaus build. Focusing on key topics such as; airtightness, construction detailing, building services, and on-site considerations, it explores core design principles using both residential and non-residential case studies.
By the end of the course, you will:
- Understand the Passivhaus standard and how it is crucial for achieving high building performance.
- Explore how airtightness, insulation, thermal bridging and glazing affect performance, and why material specification matters.
- Understand what's essential for achieving airtight construction in practice, including planning and sequencing.
- Assess the impact of construction choices, considering multiple construction methods and what good detailing looks like.
- Explore critical building services for Passivhaus, including ventilation, heating and hot water.
- Identify potential issues on site and develop appropriate solutions to solve them.
- Understand what’s involved in Passivhaus certification, what your responsibilities are and how to collaborate effectively on projects to deliver a quality low-energy build.
- If you are taking the exam, prepare thoroughly for the Certified Tradesperson exam with essential techniques and revision.
The following topics will be covered over four webinars:
- An introduction to Passivhaus
- Passivhaus principles
- Quality assurance process
- Airtightness in theory and practice
- Insulation
- Thermal bridging
- Windows
- Building services
- Process and site quality assurance
Revision and exam preparation (Optional):
If you choose to take the PHI Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson exam, our revision session and exam pre-checks will help you prepare. We will review key concepts, share essential exam techniques, and provide plenty of practice questions with support from our trainers.
Comprehensive training notes and additional resources are provided to support your learning. All learning materials, along with industry product samples, will be sent to you in advance.
Explore course fees and dates below.
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Course Fees & Packages
Certified Tradesperson - Training & Exam
- Membership Price (Passivhaus Trust/ AECB Members) - £625.00 excl VAT.
- Standard Price (Non-members) - £675.00 excl VAT.
Tradesperson - Training only
- Membership Price (Passivhaus Trust / AECB Members) - £250.00 excl VAT.
- Standard Price (Non-members) - £300.00 excl VAT.
Funding: New CITB Grant Available: Claim 70% funding for this course! LEARN MORE
Social Impact: As a Community Interest Company, any profits are reinvested to enhance our courses and support the upskilling of built environment professionals in the UK.
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What our graduates say...
"Real life anecdotes were useful."
tradesperson Graduate
"The trainers were amazing and knowledgeable."
tradesperson Graduate
"The course has taken me outside of my comfort zone, which is good because it means I am learning!"
tradesperson Graduate
