Event Details
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22 Oct
2026Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Course 04:00pm - 05:00pm This is a Zoom webinar. CPD Points: 12 points upon successful completion 32 hours of on-demand training through a student dashboard, paired with 7 weeks of live Q&A with a trainer over zoom for 60-90 minutes.
BuildersBuilding Services DesignersBuilding Surveyors
Presented by: Australian Passivhaus Association
This course is designed for design, construction, and building professionals who want to deepen their understanding of high-performance construction. It is ideal for those focused on improving moisture management, air sealing, thermal bridging, indoor air quality, durability, resilience, and the affordability of high-performance buildings.
In this course, you will gain the foundational knowledge of The Passivhaus Standard for Tradespeople necessary to prepare you to tackle your first Passivhaus project as well as write the Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson exam. Upon passing, you’ll become a PHI Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson (CPHT)—in other words, someone who is equipped to implement the Passivhaus Standard across varied building typologies.
Content includes:
1. Passivhaus Basics 2. Passivhaus economics 3. Thermal insulation & thermal mass 4. Thermal bridges 5. Windows & transparent components 6. Existing buildings 7. Air tightness & moisture management 8. Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery 9. Efficient heating, cooling and domestic hot water 10. Quality assurance, sequencing and exam prep
On-demand CPHT Sessions with live, online Trainer Q&A sessions, designed to help builders, contractors, and tradespeople prepare for the CPHT exam and learn the advanced building science skills of the Passivhaus standard.
Once your intake starts, you receive one year of access to the on-demand course content (accompanied by a printed slides book), plus 7 live weekly online Q&A sessions (roughly one hour each) with our expert trainers.
This blended learning approach allows you to study at your own pace while still benefiting from direct interaction with expert instructors
Attendees are recommended to attend a one-day practical Passivhaus workshop by equipment and material suppliers, such as pro clima, Performance Membrane and Fantech covering installation protocols, tips and tricks on aspects like windows, ventilation, MVHR and more. Not included in the course. In order for attendees to gain the certification, they must take and pass the Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson exam.
Participants from the course will be equipped to work on Passivhaus Standard and high-performance buildings.
Cost : Members - $1950-$2380 Non members - $2250 - $2680 MBATAS members receive a $200 discount code for this course.