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

Flexible On-Demand Learning with Live Expert Coaching

We have revamped our online training to give you the ultimate flexibility without sacrificing the benefits of expert guidance. Our new format is on-demand and run in cohorts, allowing you to study when it suits your busy schedule.

  • Study Any Time: Access our comprehensive course materials 24/7. You don't have to leave the site unsupervised or fall behind your schedule.

  • Live Weekly Coaching: Benefit from real-time engagement with our industry experts. Each 5-week cohort includes one live coaching session per week for technical Q&A, immediate feedback, and mastering complex airtightness and thermal bridging details.

  • Extended Content: We have significantly expanded the course materials. Engage with lots more online exercises, instructional videos, and quizzes to reinforce your learning and ensure you are exam-ready.

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

    In Their Own Words

      Recommended resources and knowledge

      This course is designed for New Zealand and Australian tradespeople. In order to fully benefit from this learning opportunity, students need to be motivated and enthusiastic, have an understanding and experience of New Zealand and/or 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 (On demand class)

      Be among the first to experience our newly expanded and highly flexible on-demand format. Our beta cohort starts on November 10th.

      Investment

      Beta Launch Special: Take advantage of our exclusive beta pricing! Enroll now and receive 20% off our usual early bird price of $2,200.