Overview

Prep Course for the NRCan Low-Rise Multi-Unit Residential Buildings Exam (MURBs)

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Program overview

This prep course is focused on preparing NRCan Residential Energy Advisors (REAs) to conduct MURB assessments and take the certification exam. Participants master eligibility criteria, MURB terminology, and standard operating conditions. The course serves to develop a deep understanding of building envelope and mechanical data-collection requirements as well as a strong foundation for assessing MURBs.

Covering essential topics, this program equips participants with practical skills for MURB assessments. Participants gain expertise in assessing eligibility criteria, using MURB terminology, and navigating standard operating conditions. The course emphasizes hands-on elements such as selecting blower door tests and modelling MURBs in the HOT2000 software to thus properly prepare for NRCan and conduct MURB assessments as an REA.

*The MURBs course is available as an optional add-on to the Energy Advisor Prep Course. It is particularly applicable to those EAs who plan to work in more urban settings.

What you will learn

  • List eligibility criteria for assessing MURBs. 
  • Apply MURB terminology and concepts. 
  • Apply standard operating conditions. 
  • Comply with the requirements of building envelope and mechanical data collection for MURBs. 
  • Select various blower door tests when multiple tests and fans are necessary. 
  • Model MURBs in the HOT2000 software. 
  • Gain knowledge about quality assurance requirements. 

This course is ideal for

  • Registered Energy Advisors
  • Service organization staff
  • Construction professionals
  • Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning experts, electricians, and other technicians
  • Individuals working in residential energy efficiency 

You'll walk away with

What sets this course apart is its practical approach and real-world relevance. Participants not only acquire theoretical knowledge, but also engage in exercises such as selecting blower door tests. The emphasis on quality assurance requirements distinguishes the course, thereby ensuring participants meet the highest standards in energy efficiency evaluations. Taught by industry experts, the course blends the latest insights with practical experience to offer a unique and directly applicable learning experience for NRCan MURB assessments. 

Course summary

Course Details

Length

1 day

Language

English, French

Skill level

Intermediate

Format

Online

Next Start Date

Regular fee

$695

Certification

CEU Units: 0.6
CSEP Points: 2

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Full Curriculum

Agenda

  • Overview of MURB eligibility criteria, terminology, and concepts
  • Identifying and understanding operating conditions
  • Overview of data collection requirements
  • Identifying the different methods of completing blower door testing and the process to complete the appropriate testing
  • How to model a MURB in HOT2000
  • Quality Assurance requirements

Important information

Prerequisites

Participants registering to this course should have prior experience regarding Registered Energy Advisors technical principles and procedures as follows :

Learning material

  • PDF of the presentation slides (slides in printable protected PDF)
  • Supplemental training material

Your enrollment includes all presentation slides and supplemental training material to ensure your success.

Frequently Asked Questions

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