Mastering Energy Step Code 36 hours

Description: This training program was specifically designed and created to help participants from the construction sector study the following topics

This training program was specifically designed and created for you to know how the province is working to encourage the development of net-zero buildings, the development of energy-efficiency requirements for new buildings and to provide in a single volume, a compendium of the best of the current knowledge and practices in the BC energy step code. The course will go through the following topics in residential construction and provide insights to the BC architects.

We will go through the following 8 modules to introduce the concept of the BC Energy Step Code to the BC architects so architects would be able to “know” the requirements.

Module 1 - BC Energy Step Code Overview and Requirements

Module 2 - Meeting the BC Energy Step Code by Design

Module 3 - Building Science for the BC Energy Step Code

Module 4 - Building Envelope Options for the BC Energy Step Code

Module 5 - Air Barriers for the BC Energy Step Code

Module 6 - Mechanical Systems for the BC Energy Step Code

Module 7- Building Envelope Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Module 8 - BC Energy Step Code Project Management

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Reference/Resource information:

Building Envelope Guide for Houses Second Edition – BC Housing Research Centre

Illustrated Guide Achieving Airtight Buildings -BC Housing Research Centre

BC Energy Step Code Builder Guide – BC Housing Research Centre

Illustrated Guide Achieving Airtight Buildings -BC Housing Research Centre

Illustrated Guide Energy Efficiency Requirements for Houses in British Columbia Climate Zone 4 – BC Housing Research Centre

Illustrated Guide Energy Efficiency Requirements for Houses in British Columbia Climate Zones 5 to 7A – BC Housing Research Centre

Illustrated Guide Energy Efficiency Requirements for Houses in British Columbia Climate Zones 7B and 8 – BC Housing Research Centre

Building Envelope Guide for Houses Second Edition – BC Housing Research Centre

Illustrated Guide R22+ Effective Walls in Residential Construction in British Columbia – BC Housing research Centre

Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide – BC Housing Research Centre

Illustrated Guide R30+ Effective Vaulted & Flat Roofs in Residential Construction in British Columbia – BC Housing Research Centre

Illustrated Guide Achieving Airtight Buildings -BC Housing Research Centre

Mid-Construction BC Standard Verification Report - https://energystepcode.ca/app/uploads/sites/257/2019/08/Mid-Construction-BC-Standard-Verification-Report.pdf

BC Energy Step Code Builder Guide – BC Housing Research Centre

Strategies for Collaborative Construction: Integrated Project Delivery Case Studies – BC Research Centre

Objectives and Outcome: Upon completion of the above in-depth course, successful participants will have a better understanding of the particular topic and gain the right mix of knowledge and skills in response to current technological advancements and the participants will be educated on how to work effectively for the best outcomes, the successful participants will also get a Housing Management Commission accredited certificate for completion of this specific construction related training program.

Program Duration

The duration of the program is 4 weeks.

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Learning Resources

Learning resources are mainly from textbooks, real-life case studies, internet information, as well as videos.

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Delivery Methods:

In-class instruction, On-site, Distance/Online, or Combined

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Marking Scheme

This program will have two parts; one part is a theory, and another part is practice.

Completion of distance class of theory will be counted as 50% towards the final grade, Completion of case study, term project, and presentation will be counted as 50% towards the final grade.

Grading scale for each class is as follows:

A 94-100%

A- 90-93%

B+ 86-89%

B 83-85%

B- 80-82%

C+ 75-79%

C 70-74%

D 60-69%

F 0-59%

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Requirements for Graduation

Courses with grades lower than “C” is not counted toward the completion of the corporate training program.

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Capacity (number of participants): 30

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Name of instructors: team of experts of Vancity Institute,

Jamie, Designer with Bachelor’s Degree of interior design and 25+ years of construction professional experience along with tremendous 10+ years experience in teaching and coaching

Vivian, Lawyer with Bachelor’s Degree of law, 25+ years of construction professional experience along with 10+ years experience in teaching and coaching

Richard, Engineer with Bachelor’s Degree of engineering, 25+ years of construction professional experience along with 10+ years experience in teaching and coaching

Bill, QS with Bachelor’s Degree of engineering, 30+ years of construction professional experience along with 10+ years experience in teaching and coaching

Thomas, architect with Bachelor’s Degree of architecture, 35+ years of construction professional experience along with 15+ years experience in teaching and coaching

Qian, Administrator and associate instructor, with Bachelor’s Degree of Economics, 8+ years of admin experience along with 8+ years experience in teaching and coaching