pro clima Scholarships
We are excited to offer Passive House and Certified Installer scholarships in 2024:
pro clima Certified Installer Scholarship 2024 | $897 | applications open
pro clima Certified Passive House Tradesperson Scholarship 2024 | $2,163 | applications open
pro clima Certified Passive House Designer & Consultant Introduction Scholarship 2024 | $2,380 | applications open
pro clima Certified Passive House Designer & Consultant Scholarship 2024 | $2,884 | applications open
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The demand for specialized installation services for building envelope products and materials is on the rise.
Pro Clima's Certified Installer training program will prepare you to effectively install Weather Resistive Barrier (WRB) and Intelligent Air Barrier (IAB) systems, promoting optimal health, energy efficiency, and resilience.
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The Passive House standards of energy-efficient, healthy, sustainable and comfortable living are aligned with those of Pro Clima which specialises in the design and manufacture of sophisticated materials used to build airtight and weathertight homes.
The Passive House movement and its dedicated traders, designers and consultants worldwide have had support from Pro Clima since the beginning in Germany. Now, in support of the courses in New Zealand, and to recognise your efforts to date in passing the prerequisite courses with the passion and determination needed to succeed, Pro Clima invites you to apply for one of the four scholarships on offer.
How to apply
Key dates
DESIGNER & CONSULTANT INTRODUCTION
- CLOSED -
Course: 18 September - 13 November 2024, Online
Duration: 9 weeks of 2-hr lectures
Applications close:
27 August 2024, 5 pm
Recipient notified by:
3 September 2024
TRADESPERSON
- OPEN -
Course: 18 - 22 November 2024,
In-person, Auckland
Applications close:
18 October 2024, 12 pm
Recipient notified by:
24 October 2024
CERTIFIED INSTALLER
- CLOSED -
Course: 18 - 19 September 2024, In-person, Auckland
Applications close:
27 August 2024, 5 pm
Recipient notified by:
3 September 2024
DESIGNER & CONSULTANT
- OPEN -
Course: 2 December 2024 (4 weeks of self-directed online learning) followed by 12 weeks of 2-hr video lectures starting on 11 February 2025
Applications close:
18 October 2024, 12 pm
Recipient notified by:
24 October 2024
Submissions
pro clima Certified Passive House
Designer & Consultant Introduction
Scholarship 2024
Value $2,380
- CLOSED -
The successful applicant will receive a full subsidy for the Passive House Academy New Zealand Certified Passive House Designer & Consultant Introduction course, CEPH1. You will receive a Certificate of Completion and an invitation to continue your education.
Prerequisites
None. However, building sector experience is highly recommended for a successful course completion.
pro clima Certified Passive House
Tradesperson
Scholarship 2024
Value $2,163
(excluding the exam)
- OPEN -
The successful applicant will receive a course subsidy for the Passive House Academy New Zealand Certified Passive House Tradesperson course, CET. You will receive a Certificate of Completion and an invitation to continue with your education.
Prerequisites
None.
Question 1
What Blower Door method applies for a Passive House certification and what might or might not be blocked off for this test?
Question 2
Elaborate on your previous construction industry experience.
Question 3
How many projects do you normally work on each year? Describe the scope of your current projects.
Please answer the questions comprehensively and attach them as a single file to the form below.
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pro clima Certified Installer
Scholarship 2024
Value $897
- CLOSED -
The successful applicant will receive full subsidy for the pro clima Certified Installer Training, practical skills and best practice knowledge, leading to the pro clima Certified Installer status.
After finalising the scholarship program you will receive a Certificate of Completion and an invitation to gain a pro clima Certified Installer status.
Prerequisites
Ideally, course attendees have used pro clima product systems previously. This course aims to build on experience and skill levels.
pro clima Certified Passive House
Designer & Consultant
Scholarship 2024
Value $2,884
(excluding the exam)
- OPEN -
The successful applicant will receive a full subsidy for the Passive House Academy New Zealand Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant course, CEPH2 (excluding the externally assessed exam) leading to the internationally recognized qualification of Certified Passive House Designer or Consultant.
Prerequisites
To have a chance at the success of the exam, you must have completed:
- the Introduction course (CEPH1) or
- ARCH 6623 or ARCH 8623 at Unitec.
Alternatively, you need to demonstrate that the skills gained from successfully completing these courses are mastered by passing the online test. To test your knowledge, please complete the online test.
Question 1
What are the differences between a static and a dynamic condensation risk analysis?
Question 2
What tools or programs are you aware of that can assist with calculating heat and moisture transport in multi-layer building components?
Question 3
How many projects do you normally work on each year? Describe the scope of your current projects.
Question 4
Elaborate on your previous construction industry experience.
Question 5
Do you fulfill prerequisite requirements? If so, please describe and/or attach evidence.
Please answer all questions comprehensively and attach them as a single file to the form below.
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