Non-Member Cost :

Online

$

250

25% off for CHBA BC members – learn more here

CPD Points:

2.5

BC Housing Competency Area:

Construction Technology

Time Commitment:

Minimum 2-3 hours

Delivery Method:

Online (via eLearning)

Course Description

 

*This course has been approved to fulfil BC Housing’s BC Energy Step Code training requirement for Module 1.

*Click here for more information on BC Housing’s BC Energy Step Code training requirements.

Module 1 of the BC Step Code Training Course reviews the importance of building housing in BC that responds to climate change through energy efficiency, durability, and comfort, for a diverse range of occupants. We review how the BC Energy Step Code works, its benefits, its origin, and its primary goals and identify how to assess a building’s BC Energy Step Code compliance based on energy modelling results. This Module sets the groundwork for the overall design and compliance process and shares the motivation behind this evolution towards performance-based code.

By the end of this module you will be able to:

  • Communicate to team members and clients how  modelled projected climate conditions indicate a need for houses with improved home energy efficiency, durability, and occupant comfort;
  • Explain how the BC Energy Step Code works and its benefits and goals;
  • Quantitatively assess a building’s BC Energy Step Code compliance based on energy modelling results using thermal and mechanical energy use metrics; and
  • Coordinate the completion of modelling, testing, submissions, and inspections needed in the BC Energy Step Code compliance process for a diverse range of Part 9 construction projects.

Course Format

Online

All online courses require successful completion of the following components:

  • Review all course materials in full. The course includes interactive lessons, instructional videos and reference materials divided into individual units (modules) of study. Units can be completed at a student’s own pace.

Course Material

All course materials are contained directly within the online course modules.

ON DEMAND

BC Energy Step Code Training – Module 1: Overview and Requirements (2023)

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