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, Not Pre-Recorded
Unlike many course providers that rely on static, pre-recorded content, our program is 100% live. We prioritize real-time engagement to ensure you master complex airtightness and thermal bridging details through direct interaction with industry experts.
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Real-Time Engagement: Receive immediate feedback and participate in technical Q&A.
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Time-Efficient Format: Eight 2-hour sessions starting at 4pm, meaning you don't have to leave the site unsupervised or fall behind your schedule.
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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:
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Online Pathway: Eight live, interactive afternoon sessions delivered via video conference.
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In-Person Pathway: A comprehensive mix of theory and practical application. Our next session is in Auckland, 20-24 October 2025.
In Their Own Words
Recommended resources and knowledge
This course is designed for New Zealand 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 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
2hr sessions twice a week on Tuesday and Thursdays. 4pm to 6pm is scheduled to run on 21 April 2026 – 12 May 2026
Investment
$1880 (excl GST) early bird price. An additional 10% discount for PHINZ members.
NEW: Pay over time with our 6 monthly payment plan option : $385 per month ex GST
Limitations, liability and copyright
There will be no refunds once the course has been accessed so it is important that students understand the prerequisites and what is expected of them. This course involves mathematics and physics (high school level); this will not be taught in class.
The course materials such as handouts represent a significant investment in intellectual property. They are copyright and provided for your own use. They may not be published, copied or distributed.
The authors of the information in this course have used their best efforts to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. While reasonable care has been taken to provide accurate information, the author(s) and Sustainable Engineering Ltd make no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, with regard to the information provided being suitable for any particular purpose. The information presented must be used with care by professionals who understand the implications of what they are doing. The author(s) and Sustainable Engineering Ltd shall not be liable in the event of incidental or consequential damages in connection with, or arising from, the use of the information contained in this course.