About this course
The aim of this programme is to provide Electrical Trades people with the knowledge and skills in the principles and practices of Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) for new dwellings.
Your week
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| Morning | Class | No class | No class | No class | No class |
| Afternoon | Class | No class | No class | No class | No class |
| Evening | No class | No class | No class | No class | No class |
Qualification
City & Guilds Assured
Course details
Education requirements
Applicants wishing to participate in the Course should be qualified electricians and have previously obtained a Level 6 of the NQAI Certificate in Electrical Craft Practice or equivalentor or be a registered Electrical apprentice. Attendees should bring their National Craft Cert/Card or equivalent or proof of Apprenticeship for registration purposes, and as a confirmation of their tradeAge requirements
Applicants must have reached the current statutory school leaving age.Learning aptitude
Aware of Health and Safety requirements for working in the Electrical Trade.Previous experience
N/A| Module | Award | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| Induction | - | - |
| NZEB Principles, Building Regulations and Product Standards | City & Guilds Assured (8861-05) | City & Guilds |
| Communication and User Information | City & Guilds Assured (8861-05) | City & Guilds |
| Building Services | City & Guilds Assured (8861-05) | City & Guilds |
| Building Fabric | City & Guilds Assured (8861-05) | City & Guilds |
| Building Physics | City & Guilds Assured (8861-05) | City & Guilds |
| Renewable Energy, Photo-Voltaics, Smart Metering and Electric Vehicles | City & Guilds Assured (8861-05) | City & Guilds |
| Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) Fundamentals for Electricians | NZEB Fundamentals for Electricians (8861-010) | City & Guilds |
On completion of the training programme Electricians will be able to:
1- NZEB PRINCIPLES, BUILDING REGULATIONS AND PRODUCT STANDARDS
Understand the Principles relevant to NZEB, Building Regulations and Product Standards
2- BUILDING PHYSICS
Understand Building Physics – Key energy terms and units
3- BUILDING FABRIC
Understand Building Fabric – Continuous Insulation, Thermal Bridging, Air Permeability, Windows and Doors.
4- BUILDING SERVICES
Understand Building Services – Space heating and Domestic Hot Water, Controlled Ventilation, Lighting, ICT and Smart Technology
5- RENEWABLE ENERGY, PHOTO-VOLTAICS, SMART METERING AND ELECTRIC
Understand Renewable Energy, Photo-Voltaics, Smart Metering and Electric Vehicles relevant to NZEB
6- COMMUNICATION AND USER INFORMATION
Facilitate high quality Communication and Best Practice User Information
This course is delivered in 2 parts:
Part 1 - Online self-directed learning over 4 weeks.
Part 2 - Participants are required to attend the NZEB training centre in Enniscorthy to complete the one day practical for this course once they complete the online session.