Fundamental Awareness (NZEB)

LOCATION:

Onsite at Bishopstown Campus.

CERTIFICATION:

• City and Guilds Assured.

INTRODUCTION:

Our Fundamental Awareness course, provides a comprehensive is an introduction to the principles NZEB. The course takes one day to complete and provides the fundamentals to progress to further NZEB training.

COURSE CONTENT:

• NZEB principles:
  Basic understanding of NZEB Principles.
• Building Physics:
  Basic understanding of Building Physics.
• Building Fabric:
  Basic understanding of Building Fabric – Continuous Insulation, Thermal Bridging, Air Permeability, Windows and Doors.
• Building Services:
  Basic understanding of Building Services – Space heating and Domestic Hot Water, Controlled Ventilation, Lighting, ICT and Smart Technology.
• Renewable Energy, Photo-Voltaic, Smart Metering and Electric:
  Basic understanding of Renewable Energy, Photo-Voltaic, Smart Metering and Electric Vehicles.
• Communication and User Information:
  Understand the required knowledge for Communication and Best Practice User Information.

COURSE DELIVERY:

This course is delivered on site in Cork College of FET, Bishopstown Campus.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants apply online on www.fetchcourses.ie 

Those from outside the EEA or Common Travel Area must provide evidence of Stamp Four status to undertake this course.

FUNDING:

This course is fully funded for those in employment, under Skills to Advance.

FAQs:

How much does the course cost?
There are no course fees for the course.

What hours are involved?
This is a one day course. The course will start at 8.30am and finish by 4.30pm.

What funding is available?
Course fees are fully funded for those in employment under Skills to Advance.

How is the course assessed?
The course is assessed through a demonstration of practical skills.