120C Exam Preparation for Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam

Dates:

Thu, Nov 19 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST

Fri, Nov 20, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST

Sat, Nov 21, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST

Course description

The Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam is challenging, even for experienced architects and building professionals, so thorough preparation is essential. This two-day exam preparation course is specifically designed for those who have completed courses 120A and 120B (or equivalent), and who wish to write the exam to become a Certified Passive House professional. It gives participants the tools required to write a successful test.
Overviews of each topic that could potentially be tested in the exam will be presented and participants will be able to complete example test questions, including a design exercise, and will learn to identify common mistakes and discuss exam time management.

Review Topics

Insulation and airtightness
Thermal bridging
Windows
Passive House design exercise
Ventilation and heating
Economics
Cumulative exercises and common mistakes
Exam day: overview and tips

Recommended for

Anyone pursuing the Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant designation

Learning resources provided

Digital copy of course slides
Webinar recordings

Course Instructor

The instructor for this course will be Cillian Collins

Prerequisites / required knowledge and equipment/software

120A: Passive House Design and Construction, or equivalent
120B: Understanding and Working with the Passive House Planning Package, or equivalent
Calculator, notebook, pens, ruler
Please note that PHI now requires examinees to supply a valid PHPP registration number when writing the exam. PHPP can be purchased on our website here. Please allow at least 1 week for shipping.

*You can re-register for 120C at a special price of $200 if you have already completed the course in the past. Please email training@passivehousecanada.com to obtain the discount code.

Funding Opportunities

At Passive House Canada we are committed to supporting our community in a number of ways. As a potential course participant, you might qualify for government funding that could be applied to any of our courses and the certification exam. Please consult the links here to find out more about funding available in the province you live in.

Professional development

Total number of learning hours: 12
BC Housing (HPO):12 CPD Informal
AIBC: 11.25 Core Learning Units (based on attendance of live course)
ALBNL: 11.25 Core Learning Hours (based on attendance of live course)
AANB: 11.25 Core Learning Hours (based on attendance of live course)
NSAA : 11.25 Core Learning Hours (based on attendance of live course)
AAA webinar credits: self-reported
APEG credits: self-reported
ARIDO credits: self-reported
OPPI credits: self-reported
EGBC credits: self-reported
OAA: self-reported

Register soon

Ifinsufficient registrations are received by 14 days before this course isscheduled to start, it may be canceled. While we do our best to plan ourcourse schedule well in advance, course dates, venues and instructors aresubject to change.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Important: please read our refund policy, availablein our Course and Exam FAQs page.