NZEB External Wall Insulation

NZEB External Wall Insulation

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This course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to apply external wall insulation (EWI) using best practices. At the end of this course, successful learners will have received the theoretical and practical training required to be able to participate in the preparation, setting out, and practical application of EWI as part of a retrofit project.

Modules

  • Theory (on-line) Modules
    • Building Physics
    • Health and Safety
    • EWI Components
    • System Classes
    • Preparation and Design Consideration
    • Introduction to Site Practices
    • Communication
  • Practical (hand-on) Modules
    • Preparation and Sub-Plinth Insulation Application
    • Above Plinth Insulation Application
    • Services and Penetrations
    • Window and Door Opes
    • Eaves Detailing
    • Party Wall and Movement Joints
    • Clean and safe work area

Course Duration

  • 2 half days online
  • 4.5 days onsite

Eligibility Criteria

  • This course is aimed at experienced construction workers who are seeking to transition their offering to include external wall insulation. Applicants for this course will need to be competent in a range of core construction skills such as accurate measurement and setting out, precision in cutting and shaping of materials, mixing and handling of mortar-like materials.

Course Fees

  • This course is fully funded through the Skills to Advance programme

Course Requirements *For Online Delivery

  • Smart device with Camera (PC/Laptop/Tablet)
  • Zoom (For online Zoom class delivery)
  • Suitable stable Wi-Fi

Certification

  • QQI Level 5 Certification (Minor Award)
  • CIF Approved

Upcoming Dates

August 

Blended learning:  

Online: 10th, 11th August (9.00 – 12.30)  

Onsite 14th – 18th August (9.00 – 16.30) 

Booking Link: https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?sfcw-courseId=386755#  

 

Onsite theory: 21st August (9.00 – 16.30)  

Onsite practical: 28th August – 1st September (9.00 – 16.30) 

Booking Link: https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?sfcw-courseId=386759#  

September 

Blended learning:  

Online: 7th and 8th September (9.00 – 12.30)  

Onsite 11th – 15th September (9.00 – 16.30) 

Booking Link: https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?sfcw-courseId=386762#  

 

Onsite theory: 18th September (9.00 – 16.30)  

Onsite practical: 25th – 29th September (9.00 – 16.30) 

Booking Link: https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?sfcw-courseId=386767#  

 

October 

Blended learning:  

Online: 5th and 6th October (9.00 – 12.30)  

Onsite 9th – 13th October (9.00 – 16.30) 

 

Onsite theory: 16th October (9.00 – 16.30)  

Onsite practical: 23rd – 27th October (9.00 – 16.30) 

 

November 

Blended learning:  

Online: 2nd and 3rd November  (9.00 – 12.30)  

Onsite 6th – 10th November (9.00 – 16.30) 

 

Onsite theory: 13th November (9.00 – 16.30)  

Onsite practical: 20th – 24th November (9.00 – 16.30) 

 December 

Blended learning:  

Online: 30th November and 1st December (9.00 – 12.30)  

Onsite 4th – 8th December (9.00 – 16.30) 

 

For bookings please contact Bebhinn on bkennedy@loetb.ie / 0858049519