Certified Passivhaus Designer Course (Coaction)

Date: 25 Aug - 2 Oct 2023 (+ exam 12-13 Oct 2023)	Time: 09:30-13:30
Location: Online	Cost: £2100-£2500+VAT: PHT members, £2800+VAT: non-members

For any course queries, please contact Coaction Training: 01752 686890 or hello@coaction.org.uk

Endorsed by The Passivhaus Trust, this internationally recognised course offers an incredible learning experience. Delivered by the UK's leading Passivhaus experts via live sessions, self-study and tutorials, inspirational UK case studies, and full examination support.

The Certified Passivhaus Designer Course (Coaction) is aimed at construction professionals in the UK seeking to develop their Passivhaus knowledge & skills across all types of Passivhaus buildings. It teaches the core concepts behind the Passivhaus standard, considerations and methodologies for implementation, and the use of the Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP) for achieving low-energy performance. With a 98% pass rate, the programme will prepare delegates for not only for the exam, but for future involvement in Passivhaus and low-energy building projects.

Who should attend?

The course is aimed at construction professionals in the UK involved in the design of all types of Passivhaus & low-energy buildings. Predominantly aimed at architects, engineers, consultants, built environment students, and clients.

"The course was fantastic in bringing together so many different experts from different disciplines - demonstrating the collaboration that is required to design and build a Passivhaus."	"It was by far the best course that I have been on in the 25+ years since I started studying architecture. It was much more than I could have hoped for and I now feel much better equipped to carry on as a sole trading architect."	"The fact that each of the trainers has hands on experience in the field delivering certified passive houses is really what sets this course apart"
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Programme

The course will cover the topics outlined below. For a full schedule with exact dates please check here:

25 August 2023	Welcome, introduction & set up
1 September 2023	Introduction to science
5 - 8 September 2023	Science 1 -4
12-13 September 2023	Construction
14 September 2023	Case study 1 & first informal tutorials
15 September 2023	Crit day
19 - 22 September 2023	Services 1 - 4
25 September 2023	Case study 2 & mid-course tutorials
26 - 29 September 2023	PHPP 1 - 4
2 October 2023	Economics, AT, thermography
3 October 2023	Revisions
5-6 October 2023	Final tutorials
9 October 2023	Pre exam checks
12 October 2023	PHI Exam - Group A
13 October 2023	PHI Exam - Group B

Passivhaus Trainers

2023 Coaction Passivhaus Trainers

Format

Teaching is through live webinars, with some self-learning and homework components to be completed during mornings or evenings.

Most sessions are 4 hours long, unless otherwise stated.
Every live session is run by two experienced Passivhaus trainers. All trainers are currently working in the Passivhaus sector, bringing their experience of tackling real issues Passivhaus projects may encounter.
There will be live case studies of real projects during the course and opportunities to discuss your own projects with the group.
To check your understanding throughout, there are several homework exercises you will need to complete during the modules. Trainers will respond to your homework and answer your questions via a dedicated MS Teams channel.
Three tutorials during the course give you an opportunity to ask questions to the trainers.
The Coaction operations team will be available every working day for admin and technical support.

Costs

Passivhaus Trust members are eligible for a discount. Members can also claim an earlybird discount if booked 6 weeks before the start of the course. Join the Passivhaus Trust today!

10% Earlybird

Full course

(incl. revision session & exam)

PHT member

£2100 +VAT

£2500 +VAT

Non-member

£2800 +VAT

Get 10% off! Book 3 x places or more on the same course.

Course Requirements

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 AECB website. (Multi-buyer offers are available.)
This is intermediate level Passivhaus training is suitable for those with a basic understanding of Passivhaus, who are seeking to develop their skills & knowledge.
All delegates should have knowledge of UK construction systems, as well as a general understanding of maths, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and building plans.