High-performance construction demands a level of precision and technical knowledge beyond standard building codes. This course provides the specialized skills and novel construction details required to deliver projects that meet the rigorous Passive House standard.

Live Instruction

Unlike many course providers that rely on static, pre-recorded content, our program is live. We prioritize real-time engagement to ensure you master complex airtightness and thermal bridging details through direct interaction with industry experts.

  1. Real-Time Engagement: Receive immediate feedback and participate in technical Q&A.

  2. Time-Efficient Format: Eight 2-hour sessions starting at 4pm Auckland, meaning you don't have to leave the site unsupervised or fall behind your schedule.

  3. Professional Credentialing: Passing the exam grants you the title of Certified Passive House Tradesperson, a globally recognized mark of competence in high-performance building.

Flexible Learning Pathways

Sustainable Engineering Ltd offers multiple routes to certification to suit your schedule and learning preference:

  1. Online Pathway: Eight live, interactive afternoon sessions delivered via video conference.

  2. In-Person Pathway: A comprehensive mix of theory and practical application. Details here.

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Recommended resources and knowledge

This course is designed for New Zealand and Australian tradespeople. In order to fully benefit from this learning opportunity, students needs to be motivated and enthusiastic, to have understanding and experience of New Zealand and Australian construction systems and proficiency in mathematics to senior secondary school level.

Detailed course outcomes

The course is designed to prepare qualified students for the PHI Certified Passive House Tradesperson exam. Understand the theory and practical application of:

  • building science
  • how heat and moisture move through building assemblies
  • the overall Passive House concept
  •  thermal envelopes
  • the three construction layers
  • high-performance windows and doors
  • airtightness
  • ventilation
  • thermal bridging
  • building services for high-performance buildings
  • shading and overheating
Dates & location

This course consists of eight live 2-hour sessions held twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Auckland time). The upcoming intake is scheduled to run from 18 August 2026 - 15 September 2026. In addition to the core classes, participants have access to an optional weekly one-hour evening coaching session with one of our experts for extra support and technical Q&A. The exam is held on the last day of the course.

Investment

$2090NZD (excl GST). An additional 10% discount for PHINZ members.

Optional Exam $650 (excl GST).

NEW: Pay over time with our 6 monthly payment plan option : $394 per month ex GST

Includes a printed copy of our CET manual which contains all the resources you need to pass the exam

Once the form is submitted. You will be receiving an invoice shortly to complete your registration.

Time zones

Perth 11am-1pm

Melbourne 2pm - 4pm

Darwin 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Adelaide 1:30pm - 3:30pm