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Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) for Electricians – Part 2 (Practical Workshop)

The aim of this programme is to provide Electrical Trades people with the knowledge and skills in the principles and practices of Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) for new dwellings.

Target Award

City & Guilds City & Guilds Assured – 8861-05

Start Date: 09-12-2024 Hours/week: 08 Hrs 00 Mins

Timetable

Day Mornings Afternoons Evenings
Monday
Education Requirements
Applicants wishing to participate in the Course should be qualified electricians and have previously obtained a Level 6 of the NQAI Certificate in Electrical Craft Practice or equivalentor or be a registered Electrical apprentice.
Attendees should bring their National Craft Cert/Card or
equivalent or proof of Apprenticeship for registration purposes, and as a confirmation of their trade

Age Requirements
Applicants must have reached the current statutory school leaving age.


Learning Aptitude
Aware of Health and Safety requirements for working in the Electrical Trade.


Previous Experience
N/A

Module Award Body
NZEB Principles, Building Regulations and Product Standards City & Guilds Assured (8861-05) City & Guilds
Communication and User Information City & Guilds Assured (8861-05) City & Guilds
Building Services City & Guilds Assured (8861-05) City & Guilds
Building Fabric City & Guilds Assured (8861-05) City & Guilds
Building Physics City & Guilds Assured (8861-05) City & Guilds
Renewable Energy, Photo-Voltaics, Smart Metering and Electric Vehicles City & Guilds Assured (8861-05) City & Guilds
NZEB for Electricians NZEB for Electricians (8861-010) City & Guilds
On completion of the training programme Electricians will be able to:

1- NZEB PRINCIPLES, BUILDING REGULATIONS AND PRODUCT STANDARDS
Understand the Principles relevant to NZEB, Building Regulations and Product Standards

2- BUILDING PHYSICS
Understand Building Physics – Key energy terms and units

3- BUILDING FABRIC
Understand Building Fabric – Continuous Insulation, Thermal Bridging, Air Permeability, Windows and Doors.

4- BUILDING SERVICES
Understand Building Services – Space heating and Domestic Hot Water, Controlled Ventilation, Lighting, ICT and Smart Technology

5- RENEWABLE ENERGY, PHOTO-VOLTAICS, SMART METERING AND ELECTRIC
Understand Renewable Energy, Photo-Voltaics, Smart Metering and Electric Vehicles relevant to NZEB

6- COMMUNICATION AND USER INFORMATION
Facilitate high quality Communication and Best Practice User Information

Provider

NZEB


Location

NZEB Training Centre, Enniscorthy, Old Dublin Road, Co. Wexford


Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Wheel Chair Access
  • Tea/Coffee Making

Contact Details

Course Contact:
NZEB NZEB

Email:
nzeb@wwetb.ie

Phone:
051 301500