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At passive<b>house</b>academy, we are passionate about disseminating the knowledge needed to design and build highly energy-efficient buildings. It is the only institution in Aotearoa/New Zealand to offer preparation courses for the examination as a Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant or Tradesperson. This internationally recognised qualification signals to your customers a profound knowledge of high-performance buildings. Passing the externally assessed exam is not a given. In fact, the pass rate is rather modest. However: many successful applicants went through the courses offered by passive<b>house</b>academy.<br />
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Why should you enrol in a course at passive<b>house</b>academy? Read what former students have to say:</div><div><br /></div>
<blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>Doing this course gave me a comprehensive understanding of the theory behind Passive House construction— there were many 'ah-ha!' moments. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to take their expertise to the next level in the field of high-performance construction.</i></blockquote>
<blockquote class="tr_bq">Bryce Dunlop, Managing Director, Dunlop Builders, Wanaka</blockquote>
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<i>'Passive' is a word 'loosely' used in building design/construction today. Having completed the Passive House courses, I can now quantify how a building will perform, as the Passive House standard is based on science, which allows us to accurately predict performance and deliver real results."</i></blockquote>
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Baden Brown, Registered Master Builder, Whanganui</blockquote>
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<i>Kara's passion for efficiency & detail creates exactly the right framework for understanding the rigorous approach of Passive House to achieving energy efficiency through quality building design techniques. Her course has demonstrated that solar passive design is only a small part of the solution; given me the knowledge to overcome its deficiencies and create buildings that can run on alone. Kara's passion for efficiency detail creates exactly the right framework for understanding the rigorous approach of Passive House to achieving energy efficient buildings, and shows a way to prove it!</i></blockquote>
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Roger Joyner, Building Designer, Lower Chittering, WA</blockquote>
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Even if the title of Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant or Tradesperson is not your goal, the insights offered will help you do a better job creating healthy, comfortable and energy-efficient buildings. Click the <a href="http://phanz1.blogspot.co.nz/search/label/Courses" target="_blank">Courses</a> tab for more information!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675781270769585331.post-61258123192620144972017-01-22T17:33:00.003-08:002024-03-19T15:23:11.090-07:00Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CET) classroom course, Wellington<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgupM-uzzvUzfAkW49Bmv5nJZ7K4xQKCesHyHD0-Hmr5piqqAEO1ZUjzXmk4A5_AR0ZlciFQvlLNQ7zJJF2guGR2YaEIim43kU2-yq75v5FUBrcneMTPEJUAObiN_wL_YQ5fxa8vq98HTQirwPNU-mU4tujDSXRfBascv8w4bwL_oWb6y6GlIX_qE3klBe8/s2150/Trades3.png" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1688" data-original-width="2150" height="157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgupM-uzzvUzfAkW49Bmv5nJZ7K4xQKCesHyHD0-Hmr5piqqAEO1ZUjzXmk4A5_AR0ZlciFQvlLNQ7zJJF2guGR2YaEIim43kU2-yq75v5FUBrcneMTPEJUAObiN_wL_YQ5fxa8vq98HTQirwPNU-mU4tujDSXRfBascv8w4bwL_oWb6y6GlIX_qE3klBe8/w200-h157/Trades3.png" width="200" /></a></div>Passive House is a quality assurance standard. It needs competent hands at all stages for its success. You have the chance to attend a five-day classroom training, at the end of which you may sit the externally assessed exam to become a Certified Passive House Tradesperson with the specialisation "Building Envelope".<p></p><p>
With this certificate, you signal to your clients and partners that you have an in-depth understanding of the Passive House standard and the techniques to build to it.</p><p>This course combines three days of theory with two practical days in the workshop.<br />
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For more information about Passive House Tradespersons click <a href="http://www.passivehouse-trades.org/" target="_blank">here</a>:<br />
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You get access to the online learning platform, including course material in pdf format.<br />
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When: 08 -12 April 2024, 10am-4pm. <div><br />
Where: Wellington<br />
The optional exam is on 13 April 2024, 10am - 12pm .</div><div><br />Course fee: $2,379.47 (GST included). PHINZ member discounts apply.</div><div><br />
The exam fee is NZ$575 (GST included), to be paid on day three of the course (once you are confident that you want to go ahead).<br />
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Prerequisites: none</div><div><br /></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675781270769585331.post-11538803287553312612017-01-21T15:19:00.000-08:002024-01-21T12:21:57.973-08:00Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant - Introduction (CEPH1)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5JxBAFhhfJzwYs3XfcyRvz4MxGd0LPzQgkp8MeGY_u85I4NU9wo4hBAgk3ksiy-8XWcAhBHX7HxYUT56fSJwPQfTpqRTz9OU0yrvi_mbkUy-P48HMzon5Bbu3JQrc5vXiwMcLYgwYleL/s1022/CEPH1_online.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="1022" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5JxBAFhhfJzwYs3XfcyRvz4MxGd0LPzQgkp8MeGY_u85I4NU9wo4hBAgk3ksiy-8XWcAhBHX7HxYUT56fSJwPQfTpqRTz9OU0yrvi_mbkUy-P48HMzon5Bbu3JQrc5vXiwMcLYgwYleL/w200-h130/CEPH1_online.png" width="200" /></a></div>This entry-level course is a 9 weeks online introduction to designing healthy and energy-efficient homes. It will help students to understand the leading order factors in building energy use, and enable them to creatively employ their understanding of energy efficiency fundamentals. The skills gained are a precondition for proceeding to the final preparation course for the examination as Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant.<br />
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On passing the test for this course, you will receive a Certificate of Successful Course Completion and an invitation to continue with your education.<br />
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<li>Surface to volume ratio: the geometric dimension of energy efficiency.</li>
<li>Thermal building physics: what makes houses maintain warmth?</li>
<li>Ventilation: energy-efficient options for fresh air.</li>
<li>Hot water: options to further reduce CO<sub><span style="font-size: xx-small;">2</span></sub>.</li>
<li>Indoor environmental quality and energy efficiency: where is the connection?</li>
<li>The social dimension of energy-efficient housing.</li>
<li>Passive Houses: the spearhead of energy-efficient housing.</li>
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You will receive a printable copy of the lecture slides and instructions for further learning in your own time. You will need to set aside about 4 hours each week for homework.<br />
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When:<br />Online lectures start on 03 April 2024, 18:00 (2h duration)<br />Course Fee: NZ$2,379.47 inclusive of 15% GST; PHINZ member discounts apply<div>
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Laptop with wireless capacity, office software, and THERM (free software) installed.<br />
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Secondary school education. Experience in the building sector is also highly recommended for successful course completion. <div>If you already have the skills to be acquired in this course, consider registering for the Exam Preparation Course instead. <a href="https://www.phanz.ac.nz/p/skip-part-1.html" target="_blank">Take the test!</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1Qv2qXJeDOa1j3qHFnT-kekvkzXn2yQm2JwEUb0M1YOIZjT6ZGOoTdAiQ8jYbRBX5E52DQDMxCC47Ab-EHTuWZD2i6tZADaPUdvLUB_pQy3vslDYZJd4P18iWfB7sKIV3DhZyfA2ba0L/s1600/CEPH2.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1133" data-original-width="1600" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1Qv2qXJeDOa1j3qHFnT-kekvkzXn2yQm2JwEUb0M1YOIZjT6ZGOoTdAiQ8jYbRBX5E52DQDMxCC47Ab-EHTuWZD2i6tZADaPUdvLUB_pQy3vslDYZJd4P18iWfB7sKIV3DhZyfA2ba0L/s320/CEPH2.png" width="200" /></a></div>Preparation for the externally assessed exam to become a Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant is available as an online course. There will be 4 self-directed weeks of online learning, and 12 weeks of online lectures (2 hours per week), as well as self-directed online learning modules in between lectures.
The course builds on material discussed in CEPH1, but goes into more detail. It is structured along the learning targets for the Certified Passive House Designer exam, which can be obtained <a href="https://cms.passivehouse.com/media/filer_public/9c/79/9c798f18-60ed-4f54-a58d-5394817d3de1/appendix_i_learning_targets_en_de_2016.pdf" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
After course completion, students have the option of sitting the externally assessed exam leading to the internationally recognised qualification Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant.<br />
Please be discouraged from enrolling without possession of the prerequisites. If you have not completed a course of study listed below, you need comparable skills to be successful in this course.<br />
<a href="http://phanz1.blogspot.co.nz/p/skip-part-1.html" target="_blank">Take the test!</a><br />
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<a name='more'></a><br />Online training commences on 11 June 2024. The video lectures will start on 09 July 2024 on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm. While you should attend lectures when they are scheduled, lectures will be recorded, and you still have the option of asking questions on the online forum if you missed the live opportunity. Shorter, instructional videos will complement the streamed lectures.<div><br />
Additional charges for the optional examination (NZ$575, GST included) apply. It is furthermore necessary to buy a copy of the latest Passive House Planning Package.<br />
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While successfully completing this course increases the chances of passing the externally assessed exam significantly, it is no guarantee. The exam is notoriously tough.<br />
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When: Online training from 11 June 2024. <br /><br />
Where: Online<br />
<br />Early Bird Course fee (until 14 April 2024): NZ$2,884.20 including 15% GST. PHINZ member discounts apply.<div><br />
Specific requirements: Laptop, PHPP software and handbook, fast internet connection. Prerequisites: (CEPH1) Introduction course.<br />
Alternatively, a demonstration that the skills gained from successfully completing this course are mastered <a href="http://phanz1.blogspot.co.nz/p/skip-part-1.html" target="_blank">(online test).</a>
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<br /> Keen to know more about Passive House, but not interested in attending certification courses? With this short online seminar, we are offering an introduction for technical and non-technical participants alike.<br />
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When: The seminar is scheduled from 7 pm until 8 pm on 26 June 2024. It will be recorded, and a replay will be offered to participants for 7 days.<br /><br />
Where: Online<br /><br />
Pricing: NZ$11.50 including 15% GST. <br /><br />
Specific requirements: This course is delivered via Zoom. You need a device with Zoom installed to attend. <br /><br />Prerequisites: None. This is a seminar for laypersons.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675781270769585331.post-22646435071374930442016-07-10T18:26:00.000-07:002024-01-09T16:28:45.399-08:00Are places still available?<br />
<a name='more'></a><p>Once a course is full, we remove it from the registration form. If a course is available for registration online, there are still spots open. Please register if you're interested!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675781270769585331.post-21595010213230628342016-07-10T16:57:00.004-07:002022-03-29T23:27:57.572-07:00How do I renew my certificate?Please check <a href="https://cms.passivehouse.com/en/training/certificates/designer-consultant/" target="_blank">here</a> for Designers/Consultants:
and <a href="https://cms.passivehouse.com/en/training/certificates/tradesperson/" target="_blank">here</a> for Tradespersons!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675781270769585331.post-8484631010550500102016-07-10T16:16:00.006-07:002020-12-15T14:21:20.743-08:00I registered for a course. How do I get more information?<br />
<a name='more'></a>If you registered and paid for a course, you will have received login data to the Online Learning Platform via email from the system. Please use these details to log into the platform, where loads of information will be provided to you, including venue, times, links - and closer to the date course slides, quizzes and other homework! If for whatever reason your access doesn't work or you did not receive login data, please email study@phanz.ac.nz !</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675781270769585331.post-12089231574183647672016-07-10T14:36:00.003-07:002020-12-15T14:17:24.050-08:00Can I buy the course reader for self-study? <br />
<a name='more'></a>No. Course readers are not text books. They are meant to complement the instructions and exercises in class, and are not self-explanatory.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675781270769585331.post-4110014919530596472016-07-10T14:35:00.002-07:002016-07-10T14:35:31.246-07:00Are you available for in-house tuition? <br />
<a name='more'></a>Yes, but this typically only works out more economically if there are more than 8 participants. If you are interested in in-house tuition, please use the contact form to outline your requirements. We will come back to you with a quote.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675781270769585331.post-67583707858733968422016-07-10T14:33:00.007-07:002022-03-10T18:22:31.142-08:00Are courses offered outside of Auckland? <br />
<a name='more'></a>Yes! Classroom courses are offered in a variety of locations. Please check the course description. Please use the contact form if you would like to organise a course offering in locations where courses are currently not offered to discuss the options!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675781270769585331.post-27204559596632450982016-07-10T03:09:00.004-07:002022-02-01T13:43:15.899-08:00Can I enrol into CEPH2 directly without sitting CEPH1?<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Yes, we reinvented some courses to work remotely. Please check the course description to see which courses are offered as online courses, and which courses require physical presence of participants at some stage.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4675781270769585331.post-2286931097851018392016-03-18T15:31:00.000-07:002024-03-18T15:41:40.720-07:00designPH course - continuing education for Certified Passive House Designers and Consultants<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU6uK2694mlzte6Ki5-ZIEH9gpznG38nuVscKzxauX2j61OFocZcQtKuEMeMWMRbQiBMFgpbZtwKSVxJEZffNuechu6XOK6hUuZAmTq5wicp5YIz5KaQKu06ACvwKwci5SuRWChkDTfrxGp64EJfWox1nQXMP2Deh80vluDeSsSb2q5Rn-2Rf2jvAg1yGM/s1200/designPH.png" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU6uK2694mlzte6Ki5-ZIEH9gpznG38nuVscKzxauX2j61OFocZcQtKuEMeMWMRbQiBMFgpbZtwKSVxJEZffNuechu6XOK6hUuZAmTq5wicp5YIz5KaQKu06ACvwKwci5SuRWChkDTfrxGp64EJfWox1nQXMP2Deh80vluDeSsSb2q5Rn-2Rf2jvAg1yGM/s320/designPH.png" width="200" /></a></div>
<p> Six sessions over three weeks in June 2024 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. June 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 and 20, at 12.30-2.00pm. Organised by our friends at Sustainable Engineering - more info <a href="https://sustainableengineering.co.nz/supercharge-your-designph-skills/" target="_blank">here</a>!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com