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GENI-1090DNU Principles and Practice
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GENI-9341Home Energy Retrofits Strategies
More InformationThis three-day (24-hour) training equips renovators and contractors with the knowledge and tools needed to guide homeowners in making effective retrofit decisions. Participants will learn how to evaluate a home to identify the most impactful retrofit opportunities, design retrofit solutions that maximize energy savings, comfort, and durability, and ensure that the execution phase is both practical and effective. Given the increasing challenges of housing affordability, this course emphasizes strategies that help renovators and homeowners achieve the greatest long-term value from their retrofit investments.
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Evaluate homes for retrofit opportunities and prioritize improvements.
- Design cost-effective and high-performance retrofit solutions.
- Plan and sequence retrofit projects efficiently.
- Oversee construction execution with quality assurance.
- Optimize investment value and return to retrofit.
- Communicate effectively with homeowners regarding retrofit options.
- Apply emerging technologies and best practices for durable, energy-efficient, sustainable retrofits.
Benefits of Taking This Course:
- Gain the skills to guide homeowners towards effective retrofit decisions that enhance home performance and maximize long-term value.
- Gain practical knowledge to improve building durability and energy performance.
- Develop retrofit and construction skills with science-based strategies.
- Prepare for careers in sustainable building and green construction.
- Receive and recognize credentials to support professional development.
- Access funding support that significantly reduces your tuition cost.
Funding Information:
Valued at $1,500, but for a limited time, this training is available to you for just $150.
Prerequisites:
No formal prerequisites are required, but the course is best suited for individuals with experience or interest in construction, renovation, or building performance.
Credential Awarded:
Upon successful completion, participants will receive an Acknowledgement of Participation Certificate from RRC Polytech.
GENI-9342Exterior Residential Wood-Frame Walls Made Better
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This two-day (16-hour) training explores how to effectively manage the movement of moisture, air, and heat to produce exterior wood-frame walls for new, low-rise housing that are affordable, energy efficient, and durable. Through a blend of classroom instruction, live demonstrations, and hands-on construction of mock-ups, participants learn practical detailing, material selection best practices, and proven wall construction techniques that reduce risk, prevent costly call-backs, and meet or exceed new code requirements.
What You'll Learn:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain key building science principles that influence the energy performance and durability of exterior wood-frame walls in a cold climate.
- Compare the advantages and limitations of barrier and insulation materials that can be specified to control the movement of moisture, air, and heat.
- Integrate these materials into effective control layers through effective sequencing and detailing to produce robust exterior wall assemblies.
- Calculate effective thermal resistance values for common residential walls assembled to support code compliance and design decisions.
- Properly support exterior cladding and finish over walls with exterior insulation.
- Safely use measuring, cutting, and installation tools to install moisture barriers, air barriers, and insulation.
Benefits of Taking This Course:
- Build the skills to specify and construct assemblies for better durability, energy efficiency, and low-carbon performance.
- Develop retrofit and construction skills with science-based strategies.
- Prepare for careers in sustainable building and green construction.
- Receive a recognized credential to support professional development.
- Access funding support that significantly reduces your tuition cost.
Funding Information:
This course is funded in part by the Government of Canada's Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program and offered in partnership with the Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2). Valued at $1,200.00, but for a limited time, this training is available to you for just $120.
Prerequisites:
No formal prerequisites are required, but the course is best suited for individuals with experience or interest in construction, renovation, or building performance.
Materials Needed:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including CSA-approved steel-toe footwear, CSA-approved safety glasses, and a long-sleeve shirt (for working with insulation). Dust masks and hearing protection to be provided.
Credentials Awarded:
Upon successful completion, participants will receive an Acknowledgement of Participation Certificate from RRC Polytech.
GENI-9343Residential Window Installation Best Practices
More InformationThis two-day (20-hour) course equips window installers and related trades with the knowledge and skills to deliver high-performance installations. Through classroom instruction, live demonstrations and hands-on experience, participants learn how to select windows and apply proven installation methods for low-rise, wood frame construction. White the course primary focuses on new construction; it also addresses the challenges of window replacement in older homes.
What You'll Learn:
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Select window that balance cost, performance and durability for a cold climate.
- Interpret code requirements, installation standards and manufacturer instructions that underpin quality window instillations.
- Install windows reliably using proven best practices for flashing, air/water sealing, shimming and fastening.
- Tailor installation techniques to local exposure and environmental conditions.
- Identify, prevent, and correct installation errors that compromise building envelope performance, occupant comfort and safety.
Benefits of Taking This Course:
- Gain practical knowledge about best practices for durable, energy-efficient window installations.
- Develop construction skills with science-based strategies.
- Prepare for careers in sustainable building and green construction.
- Access funding support that significantly reduces your tuition cost.
Funding Information:
Valued at $1,200, but for a limited time, this training is available to you for just $120.
Prerequisites:
No formal prerequisites re required, but the course is best suited for individuals with experience or interest in construction, renovation, or building performance.
Materials Needed:
Personal protective equipment (PPE) including CSA-approved steel toe footwear, CSA-approved safety glasses. Dust masks and hearing protection to be provided. Camera or smartphone (optional).
Credential Awarded:
Upon successful completion, participants will receive an Acknowledgment or Participation Certificate from RRC Polytech.
GENI-9345Air Sealing and Compartmentalization in Multifamily Buildings
More InformationThis three-day course provides building professionals with the core knowledge needed to improve airtightness and compartmentalization in multifamily buildings. Participants will learn how air leakage impacts energy efficiency, moisture control, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort, and how to identify common leakage paths. The course covers practical air sealing strategies for exterior envelopes and interior partitions, with an emphasis on controlling inter-unit airflow while meeting fire and acoustic requirements. Participants will also learn how to apply field-tested techniques and interpret test results to support performance verification in both new construction and retrofit projects. These skills are essential for professionals navigating increasingly stringent energy codes and green building standards.
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand how air leakage and compartmentalization affect energy use, comfort, and indoor air quality in multifamily buildings.
- Identify common air leakage paths and apply effective air sealing strategies.
- Understand airtightness testing methods, performance targets, and compliance considerations.
- Integrate air sealing and compartmentalization with fire and acoustic separation requirements.
Benefits of taking this course:
- Gain practical, science-based knowledge to improve building durability and energy performance.
- Develop retrofit and construction skills focused on air sealing and compartmentalization in multifamily buildings.
- Build expertise that supports careers in sustainable and high-performance building.
- Strengthen professional credibility with a recognized course credential.
- Benefit from funding support that significantly reduces tuition costs.
