Overview
The Essentials Net-Zero and Passive House Construction microcredential is for individuals who want to gain the skills and knowledge to construct high-performance buildings to meet the BC Energy Step Code, Net-Zero Energy, and Passive House standards.
Every industry practitioner will benefit from an applied understanding of the unique requirements of Net-Zero and Passive House design and construction. The microcredential contains the essentials needed for understanding building enclosures, electrical and mechanical systems, and processes and considerations for these new codes and standards.
The microcredential consists of four courses using practical examples of wood-framed construction from seasoned industry leaders. Upon completion, you will have:
- Confidence to ensure project compliance with performance requirements and compliance process of the BC Energy Step Code and Net-Zero and Passive House standards.
- The skills to critically assess design details and adopt construction best practices to achieve airtight and thermally-efficient Net-Zero and Passive House performance levels.
- Ability to compare design options and construction requirements for mechanical and electrical systems in Net-Zero and Passive House buildings.
- Knowledge of new planning, decision-making, and construction practices to achieve Net-Zero and Passive House buildings.
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Entrance Requirements
Application processing
Ongoing throughout the year.International applicants
This program is available to international applicants who will complete the program from outside Canada or who currently have a valid status in Canada other than study permit. International applicants accepted into this program are not eligible for a study permit.
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Formal application to the microcredential is not required. Upon successful completion of the courses, email the program contact with your full name, student number, and mailing address to be issued a microcredential.
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Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information on domestic and international tuitions.
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Courses
Program matrix
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1. Required courses: | Credits | ||
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XZEB 1001 | Fundamentals of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings | 2.0 | |
XZEB 1120 | Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings | 2.0 | |
XZEB 1140 | Introduction to Residential Mechanical Systems for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings | 1.0 | |
XZEB 1150 | Introduction to Solar Photovoltaic & Electrical Systems for Zero Energy & Passive House Homes | 1.5 | |
2. Optional courses: | Credits | ||
XZEB 1129 | Passive House Tradesperson – Envelope Specialization | 0.5 | |
XZEB 1130 | Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures Lab for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings | 2.0 | |
Students may take an optional in-person lab and earn a Zero Energy/Emissions Buildings Enclosure Specialist badge, recognizing the additional knowledge and skills related to enclosure assembly and assembly details through hands-on education. | |||
Total Credits: | 6.5 |
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Digital badge information
For information on how to obtain your course and/or microcredential digital badge, please review our Frequently Asked Questions page.Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
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Program Details
Program length
This program can be completed in 3-6 months.Program delivery
Online: This program is delivered online and is offered on a course-by-course basis.Program location
Courses are offered through distance and online learning.
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Tel: 604-432-8697
Email: zeb@bcit.ca
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