This course teaches key skills and knowledge required to confidently and efficiently build high-performance structures. Passive House requires novel construction details and methods not found in Code-minimum buildings. The quality of construction is crucial to obtaining Passive House certification. Passing the exam entitles the student to call him or herself a certified Passive House tradesperson, a badge of competence to proudly display in the marketplace.
This course is also being trialled in an online format. We provide different pathways so that builders and other tradies can choose the option that best suits them and their employees.
In Their Own Words
Recommended resources and knowledge
This course is designed for New Zealand and Australia 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 Australia 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
The next course will take place in Christchurch in 13-17 July 2026
Optional exam will take place on the last day of class.
Investment
$2090 (excl GST) early bird price. A additional discount of 10% PHINZ for members.
Optional exam fee is $650 (excl GST).
Detailed outline
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5 - Review of theory
- Exam (optional)
Once the form is submitted. You will be receiving an invoice shortly to complete your registration.