Basic Level

This study package of 5 courses is designed to prepare you for the Foundation Exam. If you have less than 5 years experience in the industry or no building science background this course is for you!
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Course Overview
Includes:
- Study Guides
- Animations and videos
- Voice over
- Interactive exercises
- Quizzes
- Assessments
1. Construction Technology
Explore building science and its importance to constructing effective building envelopes and building durable homes.
2. Construction Math
Math is the language of construction. It's important for accuracy, efficiency and safety to make sure the work is done correctly. The aim of this course is to help the learner develop an understanding of how arithmetic, algebra, geometry and conversions relate to construction.
3. Construction Safety
(Alberta Construction Safety Association: CSTS-2020 Fundamentals)
4. Plans Reading
Reading House Plans and Construction Drawings is for builders, experienced tradespersons, site managers, estimators, project managers, foremen and other construction industry personnel. This course is a comprehensive overview of construction drawings, ideal for those with little or no experience. By the end, you will be able to use house plans to find trade information and perform simple material take offs. Course topics also include an overview of the design process, architectural and engineering scales, floor plans and elevations.
5. High Performance Homes
High Performance Homes builds on Construction Technology and introduces concepts and techniques of energy efficiency in retrofit and new construction projects. Occupant behaviour baseloads impact the overall energy use in a house and affect the sizing of renewable energy systems.
Notes: Plans Reading and High Performance Housing are made of selected relevant, quality videos and other resources that cover the subject matter. Interactivity and animations will be released in future updates.
Important Details
- This course takes about 50-70 hours (including reviews, quizzes, etc.)
- Like all BHE courses, you have access for 12 months
- The course is best viewed on a laptop or desktop. It works on tablets, but it’s really hard to see all the detail on a phone!
- Sales within Canada are subject to GST/HST
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Modules
Course 1: Construction Technology
- Introduction to Construction Technology
- Building Components
- Moisture Management
- House as a System
- Indoor Air Quality
- Healthy Housing
- Fundamentals of Air Sealing
- Strategies for Air Sealing
- Fundamentals of Insulation
- Strategies for Insulation
- Fundamentals of Windows and Doors
- Fundamentals of Energy
- Mechanical Systems Overview
- Ventilation Requirements
Course 2: Construction Math 1 & 2
- Introduction
- Simple Geometry
- Complex Geometry
- Conversions
Course 3: Reading House Plans
- Overview
- Floor Plans
- Elevations, Sections & Details
Course 4: High Performance Housing
- Strategies and Approaches to High Performance Houses
- New Construction
- Retrofit/Renovation
- Domestic Hot Water
Course 5: Construction Safety Training System
Certification Steps
Step 1: Pass the Foundation Exam
Step 2: Pass the EA (House) Exam
Step 3: Be affiliated with a service organisation
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Disclaimer, Waiver & Indemnification
This Energy Advisor Foundation Exam Preparation package is not a program of study. It is simply one of the training and development activities you may engage in to pass any exams to become an Energy Advisor.
Blue House Energy (BHE) does not make any representations or warranties, or provide any guarantees, regarding your likelihood of passing any exams as an Energy Advisor following your completion of the Energy Advisor Foundation Exam Preparation package.
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