Overview
1 day
English, French
Intermediate
Online
$745
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 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.
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Participants registering to this course should have prior experience regarding Registered Energy Advisors technical principles and procedures as follows :
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