The Efficient Home Design and Construction Training will support the residential construction industry to design and construct more energy efficient homes that are more comfortable to live in, cost less to heat and cool, and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The training covers:
- From Code to Comfort – the benefits of net zero homes and the fundamental principles of the National Construction Code 2022 and passive solar design.
- The Air We Breathe – managing moisture and ventilation High Performance
- Building Enclosures – the importance of vapour control and insulation and its impact on energy-efficient homes.
- Wired for the Future – choosing the right systems and appliances to reduce energy costs and lowering emissions.
Who can apply?
This free training is available to anyone connected to the design and construction of energy efficient homes. This includes:
- Victorians or employees of companies that undertake construction work in Victoria.
- Practitioners registered with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) including building inspectors, building surveyors, residential builders, draftspersons, project managers and quantity surveyors.
- Trades and professions involved in energy efficiency performance of homes, including site managers, construction managers, home energy assessors, architects, electricians, plumbers, and front-of-house and client-facing workers.
- Owner builders.
- Students undertaking construction-related study.
- Fourth year apprentices in the construction industry.
- Other cohorts with a demonstratable link to the Victorian construction industry who play a role in the design and/ or construction of energy efficient homes and/ or improve the capacity of the industry to design/ construct energy efficient homes).
Find a training provider
Training providers are delivering training through facilitated course work and online self-paced learning.
You should contact training providers directly to enrol.
Resources
You can also view our microlearning resources through our YouTube channel to learn more about the topics covered in this training:
About our commitment
Solar Victoria is investing $1 million to deliver targeted training to support residential construction industry trades and professions to design and construct energy efficient 7-star rated and all-electric homes.
The Renewable Homes Construction Training program for the residential construction industry aims to help reduce carbon emissions and household energy costs while creating healthier and more comfortable living spaces for Victorians.
More information
For more information about this training, please email industrytraining@team.solar.vic.gov.au.
For information about other home efficiency training, see Renewable Homes Construction Training.
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