Business, Energy, Public
Module 2 - An Introduction to Sustainable Building
Energy Saving Trust
This course is designed to emphasise the importance of hands-on, experiential learning, ensuring that participants not only understand the theory behind net zero and low-energy homes but also gain practical experience in applying these principles. The course content covers the principles and overview of building physics including overheating, embodied and operational carbon, life cycle of building materials, water (including suds), biodiversity/ecology and waste.
Online Course
Business, Energy, Public
Module 3 - PAS 2030/2035, Retrofit for site inspectors and project managers
Energy Saving Trust
The course covers the basic principles of PAS2030 and PAS2035 in the Welsh context and the application of BS7913.
Online Course
Business, Energy, Public
Module 5: Heat Pumps and Solar PV guidelines
Energy Saving Trust
This module addresses the practicalities of installing heat pumps: solar PV, and batteries in social housing, covering tenant engagement, system design, permissions, installation, commissioning, and handover.
Online Course
Business, Energy, Public
Module 6A - Airtightness: retrofit of homes
Energy Saving Trust
This module focuses on retrofit, identifying key weaknesses in construction works and recommending appropriate materials and methodologies.
Online Course
Business, Energy, Public
Module 6B - Heat loss in new build homes
Energy Saving Trust
This module introduces new build concepts, covering energy efficiency, heat demand, heat loss, U-values, psi-values, the energy performance gap, thermal bridging, airtightness methods, and quality assurance methods.
Online Course
Business, Energy, Public
Module 7- Modern construction methods for new build homes
Energy Saving Trust
This module provides an overview of common modern construction methods, their pros and cons, documented problems, and expected advances in the near to mid-term future.
Online Course
Business, Energy, Public
Module 8 - Ventilation: retrofit and new build homes
Energy Saving Trust
This module covers the purpose and role of ventilation in homes, including indoor air quality, importance of ventilation in airtight buildings, overview of ventilation strategies, system-specific ventilation, key stages for successful performance outcomes (including maintenance), compliance with Building Regulations and PAS 2030/2035, and providing information to residents.
Online Course
Business, Energy, Public
Module 9 - Building Performance Evaluation (BPE) in practice
Energy Saving Trust
This module emphasises the importance of achieving good building performance outcomes in retrofitting and constructing new homes, helping learners understand its significance.
Online Course
