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Passivhaus Tradesperson

Level 4
Part-Time
24/25 | 25/26
EXC50039
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Overview

This course is aimed at trades people who are currently employed in the construction sector, or for anyone planning a self build of a passive house. It will suit building contractors and tradespersons on high performance building envelopes; as well as designers and consultants interested in the practical skills required of building to the Passive House standard.

Skills Focus funding is available towards course fees for eligible employers to up skill staff or for self employed students. Please ask for further details.

The Passivhaus Tradesperson course fee is £500* and exam fee is £200, total cost £700**

The course is delivered in 4 days over 2 calendar weeks. The dates of delivery listed below may change prior to the course start date. Please complete your on-line application at this stage and we will keep in touch with you to confirm these details.

Department for Economy Skills Focus* funding is available towards the £500 *course fee for eligible employers.

From April 2024 this will reduce the course fee to £63 plus £200 exam fee.

Contact Linda to confirm your eligibility linda.clarke@swc.ac.uk

Certified Passive House Tradespeople substantiate their sound basic knowledge of the construction of Passive Houses by passing an examination.

Knowledge of the construction trade and modern construction methods.

This course culminates in a 3 hour PHI externally set exam, which leads to Certified Tradesperson.

The course is delivered by qualified Passive House Designers and Trainers who have a range of construction industry experience. We have a wide range of facilities such as demonstration models of airtightness and MVHR units to demonstrate the practical aspects of the course and accredited materials and products for familiarization. We have licensed PHPP software and the SketchUp Designer plugin from the Passive House Institute for use during the course in the PHPP unit.

Please note it is not necessary to upload evidence of your qualifications for this course as there is no minimum entry criteria. The only entry criteria we ask for is that you have an interest in the actual course and knowledge of the building trade.

4 Available Sessions

* The fees quoted are per annum and are payable for each year of the course’s duration and are subject to additional examination fees as per fees policy.

Enniskillen

Part-Time

P4039EP10C

Session Code

1 Year(s)

Duration

Higher Education

Mode of Study

12

Hours per Week

2

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

24/25

Academic Year

15/05/2025

Start Date

09:30-16:30

Time

Friday

Day/s

Linda.Clarke@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee £0.00

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Enniskillen (Tech & Skills)

Part-Time

P4039EP10A

Session Code

1 Year(s)

Duration

Higher Education

Mode of Study

12

Hours per Week

2

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

25/26

Academic Year

10/11/2025

Start Date

16:00-21:00

Time

Monday|Tuesday|Wednesday

Day/s

Linda.Clarke@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee £0.00

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Enniskillen

Part-Time

P4039EP10B

Session Code

1 Year(s)

Duration

Higher Education

Mode of Study

12

Hours per Week

2

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

25/26

Academic Year

23/02/2026

Start Date

16:00-21:00

Time

Monday|Tuesday|Wednesday

Day/s

Linda.Clarke@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee £0.00

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Enniskillen

Part-Time

P4039EP10C

Session Code

1 Year(s)

Duration

Higher Education

Mode of Study

12

Hours per Week

2

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

25/26

Academic Year

20/04/2026

Start Date

16:00-21:00

Time

Monday|Tuesday|Wednesday

Day/s

Linda.Clarke@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee £0.00

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

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