Unlocking Canada Greener Homes Grant
Unlocking Canada Greener Homes Grant: Your Comprehensive Guide to
Advanced Building Science
This course covers the fundamental elements of building science as it relates to energy efficient construction. It examines key topics in the construction of high performance homes, and provides a solid foundation for other ENERGY STAR training. This course is a prerequisite for CHBA Net Zero Builder. There is an exam required to acquire this certification, a passing grade is 75%.
CHBA Net Zero Builder
The products/materials/equipment to achieve Net Zero/Ready are now more widely available across Canada, and more CHBA Qualified Net Zero Energy Advisors are ready and able to help builders design climate-specific packages to address each project’s needs.
An exam at the end of the course is designed to confirm that participants have learned the key Net Zero and Net Zero Ready Home components. A passing grade is 75%.
In this course participants learn the latest developments on approaches to Net Zero/Ready Homes focused on optimizing performance and costs. Attendees will gain insight on Net Zero/Ready design principles, equipment options, emerging technologies, and construction practices. This course reflects the advancements in technology and innovations in the Canadian housing industry. By the end of this course, participants will:
CHBA Net Zero Renovator
Are you interested in offering your clients the opportunity to renovate their homes to ‘the ultimate in comfort and efficiency? In this course, participants learn the latest developments on approaches to Net Zero/Ready renovations focused on ensuring customer comfort and satisfaction.
Attendees will review the Net Zero/Ready design principles, equipment options, emerging technologies, and construction practices and learn to identify effective strategies to renovate existing homes to Net Zero performance levels. This course reflects the advancements in technology and innovations in the Canadian housing industry.
An exam at the end of the course is designed to confirm that participants have learned the key Net Zero Renovation
material. A passing grade is 75%. By the end of this course, participants will:
Pre-Requisites
In addition to this course, completion of the Net Zero Builder Training Course is required in order to obtain the designation of CHBA Qualified Net Zero Renovator. Successfully completing a Building Science training course is a required prerequisite to the Net Zero Builder Course. Eligible pre-requisite Building Science courses must be delivered based on the concepts within the CHBA Builders’ Manual and have an exam to confirm the students understanding of the course learning objectives. It is up to the discretion of the CHBA Qualified Net Zero Service Organization to determine if the prerequisite is met upon a student’s registration in the Net Zero Builder Training course