Level 2 Introduction to Passive House Techniques

Course overview

This is a short 6-week course to gain further knowledge and skills within the Passive House/Retrofitting aspect of house renovation and construction. The course will provide you with up-to-date techniques and practical demonstrations on the basics of Passive House, retrofit principals and the wider opportunities that exist within this area of construction. The 6-week course will consist of four workshop based sessions and two online sessions.

Participants will receive a National Open Colleges Network (NOCN) fabric first and whole house retrofit qualification after a successful practical and theoretical assessment.

The course will run for 6-weeks on a Friday, 9am-4pm, at the college.

• Entry Requirements
  Whilst there are no formal entry requirements for this course, before you start we will contact you for an informal chat to make sure the course is right for you.
• Benefits/Skills
  • Greater knowledge and understanding of Passive House & retrofit techniques
  • Practical skills required in Passive House and retrofit
  • Importance of insulation, plaster and construction processes
  • Basics and importance of ventilation and airtightness
  • Appropriate information and guidance of working in the Passive House and retrofit sector
• Who is this course for?
  This is a free course suitable for any tradesperson or DIY enthusiast with an interest in the Passive House or retrofitting area of construction.
• Units/Modules

  Aspects covered on the course will include:

  • Sustainability and the environment
  • Basics of Retrofitting, airtightness & ventilation
  • Retrofit principals & practical sessions including insulation, plaster, construction processes
  • Information and Guidance – working in the trade i.e. CV writing, interview and presentation skills and practice (as appropriate)
• Careers/Progression

  All applicants that successfully complete the programme will be guaranteed an interview with Pure Haus.

  This course is designed to support individuals normally resident in York & North Yorkshire to develop skills that will help them access a career path in Retrofitting construction.