- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
The course covers the essentials related to mechanical and electrical design and construction in zero energy/emissions and Passive House buildings. The course will help learners understand unique mechanical and electrical considerations for Net-Zero, Net-Zero-Ready, and Passive House buildings. Key topics include common mechanical systems, energy source options, BC Energy Step Code and Passive House requirements, and integrated design. This course is offered online with live virtual lectures and self-paced learning in the BCIT Learning Hub.
Domestic fees
$135.50
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe characteristics of common mechanical systems found in Net Zero and Passive House buildings (heating, cooling, DHW, ventilation w heat recovery)
- Describe characteristics of electrical systems found in Net Zero, Net Zero Energy Ready and Passive House buildings (solar ready, PV systems, resiliency, electric vehicle charging, etc.)
- List unique mechanical and electrical considerations for Passive House standard compliance vs. BC Energy Step Code
- Explain considerations for mechanical and electrical systems in Net Zero and Passive House buildings in relation to the 'House As A System'
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2022
Related Programs
Mechanical and Electrical Essentials for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings (XZEB 1146) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Supervising Net-Zero and Passive House Construction
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of XZEB 1146 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 68218
Dates
Jun 09 - Jun 16 Seats Available
- CRN 68218
- $135.50 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 09 - Jun 16 | Mon, Thu | 13:00 - 14:00 | Online |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is a 2 week course with live lectures on Mondays and Thursdays (1pm-2pm). Instructional sessions are delivered through a live interactive web-lecture through online course portal (BCIT Learning Hub) by industry subject matter expert instructors. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. International fees are typically 3.12 times domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.