This course aims to provide participants with the principles and practices required to effectively retrofit dwelling’s to reduce energy demand and carbon emissions while improving comfort.
Modules
- Part L Retrofit Requirements for ‘Major Renovations’
- Thermal Envelope and Building Physics – impact of thermal envelope on building performance in Retrofit.
- Thermal Insulation – solutions for Retrofit
- Thermal Bridging – how to address common thermal bridging issues.
- Airtightness, Vapour Control and Windtightness
- Windows
- Ventilation – how to provide good indoor air quality
- Heating – space heating and domestic hot water
- Renewable Energy – employ a renewable energy contribution.
Course Duration
- Two days in training campus
Assessment Details
- N/A
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have completed NZEB Fundamental Awareness
Course Fees
- This course is fully funded through the Skills to Advance programme
Certification
- City & Guilds Assured Certification
- CIF Approved
Upcoming Dates
January:
Onsite: 13th and 14th January (9.00 – 16.00/16.30)
For bookings please contact or Karen at kflanagan@mountlucas.ie/0579353791