On-Demand Training for Organizations

Put proven construction training to work in your organization or program.

Blue House Energy's established online courses and programs can be used to train groups in building science construction technology, energy performance, new construction, existing homes and retrofits, and Energy Advisor competencies.

Use a single course to address a specific knowledge need, or combine training into a learning pathway for onboarding, workforce development, skills upgrading, code and energy-performance readiness, or professional development.

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Training that's ready when you are

On-demand/self-directed learning is a practical starting point when the knowledge youre participants need already exists.

Participants learn online around work or school schedules and other commitments. Your organization can enrol a defined group or make training avilable to participants over time. Everyone has access to Blue House Energy's community forum as well as monthly live expert-hosted Q&A sessions.

Our training can support:

  • Workforce development and skills upgrading
  • Staff and crew onboarding/professional development
  • Code compliance and energy performance readiness
  • Energy Advisor exam preparation

Start with what already works

Developing effective technical training means more than putting information online. It requires subject-matter expertise, instructional design, content development, course production, sourcing and creating graphics, technology platforms for hosting, maintenance and keeping the content current.

That's our bailiwick.

Start with established BHE training, then add only the customization, live support, or program support your initiative needs.

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Explore available training

Choose from existing BHE courses and programs, or combine training to create a broader pathway for your participants.

The training below is available for organizational and program use. Expand the course name for a short description and a downloadable course outline.

Building Science Fundamentals

Building Science Basics

Introduction to the science behind energy efficiency, occupant comfort, health, and safety. The house functions as a system, made up of many different components and systems. Each of these components is affected by the interactions of heat, air and moisture flow in, out, and around the house. All of the interactions impact indoor air quality and the need for ventilation.

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Healthy Indoor Environment

Covers the fundamentals of indoor air quality, healthy housing materials, and ventilation needs to ensure the home’s occupants are healthy and comfortable. Most North Americans spend upwards of 90 percent of their time indoors -- choices made during construction and renovation can impact their quality of life. You will learn how to identify, remedy, and avoid pollutants.

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Introduction to HVAC

Covers the fundamentals of how fuel is converted into energy, the types of space heating and cooling systems typically found in North American homes, and current ventilation system requirements for new construction.

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Envelope Fundamentals

Overview of how the condition of the building envelope - the foundation, walls, floors, windows, doors, and ceiling or roof that enclose the conditioned space of the house - affects everything from occupant health to structural safety. How a building envelope behaves, or performs, impacts energy efficiency, durability, comfort and indoor air quality.

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Energy Performance in New & Existing Houses

Net Zero Energy for New Construction

Introduces concepts and techniques for developing high performance and net zero energy new construction projects. In addition to advanced envelope and mechanical system content, the course includes discussion on how occupant behaviour impacts the overall energy use in a house, and affects the sizing of renewable energy systems.

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High Performance Building Envelope

Designed for builders, renovators, designers, estimators, technical sales professionals, and others working with the building envelope, this course explores how building science principles apply to high-performance housing and energy-performance targets. Learn how an envelope-first approach, insulation, air sealing, climate, performance-based codes, ventilation, windows, and mechanical systems work together to improve energy performance, comfort, and occupant health.

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Whole House Energy Retrofit

Covers the Envelope First approach to a variety of retrofits; how to develop the Whole House Energy Retrofit through a systematic investigation and analysis; how to avoid unintended consequences when determining retrofit solutions; and how to create phased roadmaps that include future proofing and resiliency measures.

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Introduction to Renewable Energy

Covers the basic information you need to incorporate renewables into new build and retrofit projects, focussing on active solar systems and passive solar design.

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Technical Skills for Construction

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, basic algebra, geometry, and conversions related to home construction and renovation.

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Plans Reading

A comprehensive overview of construction drawings, ideal for those with little or no experience. Learn how to use house plans to find trade information and perform simple material take offs. Course topics include an overview of the design process, architectural and engineering scales, floor plans and elevations.

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Tech Pack

Construction Math and Plans Reading are critical skills for anyone entering the home construction and renovation industry. Tech Pack is the perfect entry point for new and aspiring tradespeople.

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Introduction to On-Site Safety

Introduces four key construction safety topics: ladder safety, construction site safety protocols, safety equipment, and electrical shock and fire hazards. It does not provide comprehensive construction safety training, certification, or credentials; for recognized safety training or certification, consult your provincial construction safety organization.

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Energy Advisor
Exam Prep

Foundation Exam Prep

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) requires candidates for Energy Advisors to take two exams to be eligible to become registered. This program is designed to prepare you for the Foundation Exam. It covers all of the competency guidelines published by NRCan that are included in the exam:

  • An Overview of the Role of an Energy Advisor
  • Plans Reading
  • Safety Considerations
  • Building Science Principles and the House-as-a-System
  • Concept Construction and Renovation of Low Rise Housing
  • The Envelope First Approach (New and Existing Homes)
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (New and Existing Homes)

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Energy Advisor (House) Exam Prep

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) requires candidates for Energy Advisors to take two exams to be eligible to become registered. This program is designed to prepare you for the Energy Advisor (HOUSE) Exam. You must pass the Foundation Exam to be eligible to take the Energy Advisor Exam. This program covers all of the competency guidelines published by NRCan that are included in the exam:

  • Introduction (The EnerGuide Rating System, The Role of the Energy Advisor)
  • The House (Site Visit, Data collection, Blower Door Test)
  • Modelling in HOT2000
  • Developing Upgrade Recommendations
  • The Paperwork (Administration & Quality Assurance)

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Energy Advisor Mastery

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) requires candidates for Energy Advisors to take two exams to be eligible to become registered. This program is designed to prepare you for BOTH of them: the Foundation Exam and the Energy Advisor (HOUSE) Exam. You must pass the Foundation Exam to be eligible to take the Energy Advisor Exam. This program covers all of the competency guidelines published by NRCan that are included in each exam:

FOUNDATION

  • An Overview of the Role of an Energy Advisor
  • Plans Reading
  • Safety Considerations
  • Building Science Principles and the House-as-a-System
  • Concept Construction and Renovation of Low Rise Housing
  • The Envelope First Approach (New and Existing Homes)
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (New and Existing Homes)

ENERGY ADVISOR (HOUSE)

  • Introduction (The EnerGuide Rating System, The Role of the Energy Advisor)
  • The House (Site Visit, Data collection, Blower Door Test)
  • Modelling in HOT2000
  • Developing Upgrade Recommendations
  • The Paperwork (Administration & Quality Assurance)

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Introduction to HOT2000 Energy Modelling

Covers all the competency guidelines for HOT2000 in the NRCan Energy Advisor (HOUSE) Exam. This course doesn't go into on-site data collection processes, how to ensure code compliance for new construction, or what upgrade recommendations to make to existing houses.

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Make the training work for your initiative

You may need on course for a defined group, several courses combined into a learning pathway, or ongoing access as participants need it.

Tell us who's in your progrma, what you need them to know or be able to do, your timeframe, and any program requirements. We can help identify the training that fits. and a practical way to make it available.

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Need more than self-directed on-demand training?

Some initiatives need more support. BHE can add cohort-specific live expert sessions, customize existing training, develop bespoke training and knowledge-transfer resources, or help determine what kind of program is actually needed.

Organizational training can also include participant and progress reporting. Where an initiative requires defined outcomes, KPIs, evaluation or continuous improvement, those requirements can be built into a broader training and performance approach.

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Training from people who understand houses
AND
how people learn

Blue House Energy has trained more than 10,000 housing and building professionals since 2012. Our training draws on decades of experience in home construction and renovation, building science, energy advising, technical education and online learning.

We understand that knowing a fact is not the same as being able to apply it.

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Let's talk about your initiative

You don't need to have your course list in hand (you could have, though, and we're ready for it!). Tell us who you need to reach, what you're trying to accomplish and when you need to get started. If existing BHE training fits, we'll show you the options. If another approach makes more sense, we'll tell you that too.

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